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Border control information

When entering Ukraine, international students must have the following documents with them:

  • a valid passport
  • a Type D student visa
  • a document confirming the purpose of your stay — your Invitation for Study issued by a Ukrainian university
  • valid health insurance
  • proof of sufficient financial support for your stay in Ukraine

Proof of financial support

To show that you can support yourself, you may be asked to present:

  • cash, or
  • a bank card with a bank statement showing sufficient funds in your account

More detailed requirements are available here:
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/884-2013-%D0%BF#n8

How to travel to Ukraine

Please note that there are currently no direct flights to Ukraine.

You can enter Ukraine through land border crossings with the following countries:

  • Poland
  • Slovakia
  • Hungary
  • Romania
  • Moldova

If your route passes through another country, make sure you have a valid transit visa, if required.

Important step in your digital account

Before travelling, remember to enter your border crossing details in your digital applicant account, including:

  • the date and time of entry
  • the place where you will cross the Ukrainian border
This is the official Ukrainian Government website for international students, managed by the Ukrainian State Center for International Education.
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