Visas are not needed by UK nationals for trips of less than 90 days.
For all information on visas, visit the UK Embassy website, or the Foreign Office advice on Ukraine for more general travel advice.
Health Information
State medical facilities in Ukraine are generally poor. Private clinics and hospitals offer a better standard of care, though these do not always meet western standards and practices. If you are involved in an accident or taken ill, it is likely that you would be taken to a State hospital unless you can show that you have comprehensive medical insurance cover.
There is a bilateral agreement on Emergency Medical Treatment between Ukraine and the UK. You do not therefore need to pay an insurance levy when you arrive. If any attempt is made to charge you, you should inform the British Embassy in Kyiv. However, the agreement covers only emergency medical treatment. We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive medical insurance cover before you travel
You should drink or use only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice in drinks, particularly in less reputable places. If you suffer from diarrhoea during a visit to Ukraine you should seek immediate medical attention.
Currency
The local currency in Ukraine is the Hryvnia, which is split up in to 100 kopiyok.
