Antigua and Barbuda

Entry to Ukraine for Antiguans: rules and stay requirements

Antiguans who plan to visit Ukraine do not need a visa if their stay does not exceed 90 days within a 180-day period. You can enter Ukraine only with a valid foreign passport. An ID card does not grant the right to cross the border (exceptions apply only to citizens of Turkey and Georgia).

What documents are required for Antiguans to enter Ukraine visa-free for 90 days?

• A valid foreign passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure.
• Medical insurance covering treatment, emergency care, and repatriation.
• Proof of the purpose of the trip, such as a hotel booking or an invitation.
• Sufficient financial means for the entire stay.
• No entry ban to Ukraine, which is checked by the border service.

Medical insurance for travel to Ukraine

Due to the current situation in Ukraine, a medical insurance policy is a mandatory requirement for all foreigners, including Antiguans. What should the insurance cover?. Ukraine travel insurance

1. Outpatient and inpatient treatment
2. Repatriation in case of unforeseen circumstances
3. COVID-19 and related medical expenses
4. Risks associated with military actions

How to insure your car for traveling to Ukraine?

If you plan to enter Ukraine with your own vehicle, you need to arrange proper insurance. Ukraine requires mandatory civil liability insurance for all drivers.

How to prove the purpose of travel to Ukraine?

• A hotel booking or rental agreement.
• An invitation from friends, relatives, or companies.
• A tourist voucher from a tour operator.
• Medical documents confirming treatment in Ukrainian healthcare institutions.
• Tickets to a third country if traveling in transit.

How much money is required for entry to Ukraine?

• Cash (UAH, EUR, USD).
• Bank statements or bank cards with a sufficient balance.
• Paid accommodation or a tourist voucher.
• A guarantee letter from the host party.

Safety during travel to Ukraine

When arriving in Ukraine, it is important to follow safety measures:

1. Check the current curfew in the region you are visiting
2. Download the “Air Alarm” app for real-time alerts
3. Keep the contact details of your country’s embassy with you

Is Kyiv safe for tourists?

Due to martial law in Ukraine, tourism safety is an important concern for every visitor. Kyiv remains a relatively safe city, but it is essential to stay updated on current information and recommendations.

Frequently asked questions from travelers from Antigua & Barbuda

1. Can I extend my stay in Ukraine beyond 90 days? Yes, by applying for a temporary residence permit or leaving and re-entering after 180 days
2. What happens if I overstay my permitted period? You may face a fine and deportation. It is advisable to contact the migration service
3. Do I need to register upon arrival in Ukraine? Citizens of visa-free countries do not need to register if their stay does not exceed 90 days

What can be imported from abroad

• Personal belongings
• goods that cost no more than 500 euros and weigh up to 50 kg
• edible products not for sale, which cost up to 200 euros
• cash (both hryvnia and foreign currency) in the total amount of up to 10 thousand euros. If the amount is larger, you must present a bank certificate stating that this amount was withdrawn from your personal account
• medicines (except for narcotic and psychotropic substances) in the amount specified by law: no more than 5 packages of each medicine per person. Red customs corridor Using the “red” customs corridor, it is allowed to transport items that must be declared in writing, namely
• goods that require permits
• currency and cultural values
• securities and payment documents
• drugs containing narcotic, psychotropic substances or precursors
• goods more expensive than 500 euros and heavier than 50 kg. Please note! Taxes are calculated on the basis of the value of the goods, for which you should present the customs officer with sales receipts, labels, and other available documents. If you do not have such documents, customs officers will have to determine the customs value of the goods based on the prices of identical or similar goods.

What is prohibited to import to Ukraine

• Drugs, narcotic and psychotropic substances;
• explosive and poisonous substances;
• food products without a certificate;
• printed and video materials promoting violence, racism and war, pornography;
• unidentified animals;
• cultural property declared wanted;
• cold, firearms, gas (spray) weapons without the permission of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Goods you can export from Ukraine

• goods exported in connection with leaving Ukraine for permanent residence in another country
• goods inherited by a non-resident citizen in Ukraine, provided that the composition of the inheritance is confirmed by a notary
• goods temporarily exported by resident citizens across the customs border of Ukraine in the presence of a written obligation to return them.

What cannot be exported from Ukraine

• Lard and sausages;
• cheese, milk and dairy products;
• fresh meat;
• more than 20 kg of fish and 125 g of sturgeon caviar (for larger amounts, a special permit is required).
• Medicines with narcotic or psychotropic substances that are not intended for medical use;
• Potent medicines, unless they have a prescription from a doctor;
• medicines with a volume of more than 500 ml.
• Cold, pneumatic and firearms and accessories;
• explosives and gas canisters;
• Toxic and poisonous substances;
• household appliances (more than 1 item);
• minerals that are in the public domain;
• endangered plants and animals;
• cultural monuments (without appropriate permission);
• equipment with pornographic materials or unlicensed software;
• materials calling for racism or violence.
• Weapons and ammunition;
• narcotic and psychotropic substances;
• potent poisonous, radioactive, explosive substances;
• works of art, cultural and historical values;
• canceled securities;
• items exported in violation of intellectual property.

Rules for foreigners to enter Ukraine by car with foreign license plates

• In the pedestrian (residential) zone – 20 km/h.
• In settlements (cities), the maximum speed is 50 km/h.
• On roads outside of settlements, you are allowed to drive at a speed of 90 km/h.
• If the road outside the city is equipped with a dividing strip, the speed limit is 110 km/h.
• On highways, the speed limit is 130 km/h.

Rules for transporting children in a car

The law prohibits the transportation of children under the age of 12 without seat belts and child seats. It is prohibited to transport children in the front seat without a child seat. Children over the age of 12 must wear seat belts.

What you need to know about driving in Ukraine during martial law

Drivers should be prepared for some unexpected situations that, unfortunately, often occur on Ukrainian roads today.

1. Be as focused as possible on the road and keep a close eye on all road users, while following the traffic rules. This is important because you must be prepared for danger at all times
2. Be prepared to give way, even where, according to the rules, you have the right of way. After all, on the roads of Ukraine, mainly in cities, there are now many patrol cars (police, military, ambulances and other first responders) that can respond to a call or potential danger at any time
3. Do not approach military vehicles or record their movements. Firstly, it is prohibited by the legislation of Ukraine, and secondly, as a rule, military equipment has poor visibility, and therefore you may not be noticed on the road
4. Do not exceed the speed limit and carefully monitor the road conditions, even if there are no other road users on the road besides your car. There may be defensive structures on the road, or incompletely dismantled checkpoints. These obstacles can cause an accident, especially if you hit them at high speed
5. Follow the rules of behavior at checkpoints

Rules for driving through a checkpoint

There are checkpoints in Ukrainian cities and between regions where the military may resort to checking civilians.

1. When approaching an equipped checkpoint, drivers should slow down and prepare their documents for possible inspection. Please note that the dashcam must be turned off and removed from the windshield, as well as the phone
2. When approaching the checkpoint, you will notice a “STOP” sign – you need to stop near it, then turn off your headlights and turn on your hazard lights
3. Wait for the military to signal you with their hands or a flashlight. Drive up to them slowly, but do not get out of the car unless asked to do so. To communicate with the military, lower the side window
4. At the request of an authorized person, allow the trunk and interior of the vehicle to be inspected. After passing the inspection, you can start driving only after the permission of the inspector. Driving should be slow, as a sharp increase in speed may arouse suspicion. What is checked at checkpoints? – Documents of persons – belongings (inspection) – vehicles; – luggage and cargo

What do the signals given by other drivers in Ukraine mean?

• Signaling with hazard lights while the vehicle is moving means “thank you” or “excuse me” depending on the context of the situation. For example, if you let someone pass you on the road, you will most likely be thanked with a hazard light.
• short headlight signals (flashing) from a passing car
• you are asked to give way.
• signals (flashing) from the headlights of the oncoming car warn of danger ahead. However, please note that in the dark, this may mean that you have not switched your high beams and may have blinded another driver on the road, so make sure you have your low beams on.
• A left turn signal (in some cases with brake lights) from a truck in front of you warns you that you are not allowed to overtake because there are cars in the opposite lane. Conversely, a right turn signal (in some cases with brake lights) means that the oncoming lane is clear and you can overtake.