Ukrainian passport: visa requirements for 199 destinations
Where Ukrainian citizens can travel visa-free, where an eVisa or ETA is enough, and where an embassy visa is needed — every entry checked against official government sources.
Freedom of movement (1)
- UkraineFree movement
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 13(2), says everyone has the right to leave any country, including their own, and to return to their country.
Visa-free destinations (85)
- AndorraVisa-free
The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards.
- BelarusVisa-free
Belarus's law on the legal status of foreigners (Art. 39) says a foreigner's temporary stay is set by the validity of the visa issued and may not exceed ninety days in a calendar year, unless that Law, other legislative acts or Belarus's international treaties provide otherwise.
The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says citizens of Ukraine do not need a visa for a period not exceeding 30 days within two months from the date of first entry.
Brazil's Foreign Ministry visa table marks this nationality with a maximum stay of 90 days every 180 days.
Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry says only holders of biometric passports are exempt from the visa obligation; holders of non-biometric passports still require a visa, in which case the visa facilitation agreements apply.
Chile's migration service says a holder of a Permanencia Transitoria permit, whatever its original length, may extend it once, by up to ninety calendar days, and must start the extension procedure before the original period on the Tarjeta Única Migratoria (TUM) expires.
Costa Rica's visa directives say the maximum legal stay for this group is set by the immigration officer who carries out the entry check, and may in no case exceed 180 calendar days from entry.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 limits the exemption from the visa requirement to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
The Government of Dominica says no visa is needed by any in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist who holds a return ticket and satisfies the Immigration Officer that they do not intend to stay longer than twenty-one days.
Ukraine's foreign ministry says the entry regime for Ecuador is visa-free for holders of Ukrainian passports for travel abroad, among other documents, for a stay of up to 90 days.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
- EswatiniVisa-free
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
- GrenadaVisa-free
Guatemala's Migration Code (Decree 44-2016, article 74): tourists or travellers are foreigners who have entered regularly for lawful purposes, without seeking temporary or permanent residence; their stay may not exceed 90 days, extendable once.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards.
Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 says the maximum stay under this exemption must not exceed 90 days in any 12-month period.
Kyrgyzstan's Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens says citizens of Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Mongolia and Moldova may stay visa-free, without documents granting the right of stay, for 90 days in total in each 180-day period from entry, unless international treaties provide otherwise.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 limits the exemption from the visa requirement to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 limits the exemption from the visa requirement to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards.
- MalaysiaVisa-free
Malaysia's eVISA portal says the eVISA is compulsory only for 31 specific nationalities, and applies only to entry for social visit purposes such as tourism, family visits or short business trips.
The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards.
- MauritiusVisa-free
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Mongolia’s Foreign Ministry list of visa-free countries gives Ukraine: “in the case of an official invitation”, all passport types, up to 90 days.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 limits the exemption from the visa requirement to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 limits the exemption from the visa requirement to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance, and enough money to cover their living costs during their stay in Oman.
Peru's visa-exemption table: 90 days every 180 days from first entry into Peru.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
The EU visa regulation limits the visa exemption to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with ICAO standards.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Serbia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says holders of ordinary passports need no visa for visits of up to 90 days within a period of 180 days.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 limits the exemption from the visa requirement to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 limits the exemption from the visa requirement to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement is limited to holders of biometric passports issued by Ukraine in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
- TajikistanVisa-free
Tajikistan's Consular Department lists Ukraine as visa-free indefinitely for diplomatic, service and national passports.
The Royal Thai Embassy says nationals of the 60 listed countries and territories are entitled to visa exemption for tourism for a stay of up to 30 days, which can be extended for another period of up to 30 days solely at the immigration officer's discretion.
Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Ukrainian nationals may use their valid biometric identity cards for direct travel from Ukraine to Türkiye.
Tuvalu's mission to the UN says visas are not required for stays in Tuvalu of up to 30 days, and that entry permits for a maximum one-month stay are issued on arrival to travellers with a valid passport (at least 6 months from the date of arrival), sufficient funds, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket.
- UzbekistanVisa-free
Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry lists this country among those whose citizens have a visa-free regime of unlimited duration.
Vanuatu's Department of Immigration says the tourist visa does not allow extensions, and the holder must depart the country before the 120-day period expires.
Zambia's Department of Immigration says all ordinary visitors, business visitors and tourists are entitled to a free 90-day visit in any period of 12 months from the day of first entry; the days may not all be given at once, so a visitor may be required to have them extended at the nearest immigration office, free of charge.
eVisa / ETA destinations (49)
Benin's e-Visa portal says the e-Visa is valid for the period you choose in your request: 30 days or 90 days.
Bhutan's Immigration Rules say a foreigner cleared as a tourist may stay for the actual duration of the stay or ninety days, whichever is less.
Cambodia's eVisa portal announces that the Cambodia e-Visa "Type E" is now available for all countries.
- ChadeVisa
Chad's immigration directorate says that after 21 May 2026 any visa issued outside the evisa.td platform is considered invalid and does not allow entry into the country.
Ethiopia's eVisa portal lists two single-entry tourist visas: 30 days for USD 62 and 90 days for USD 152.
- GaboneVisa
- GuineaeVisa
Ukraine's embassy in Iraq says Ukrainian citizens can obtain an e-visa to visit the Republic of Iraq on the https://eservice.evisa.iq/ portal provided they have a guarantor (sponsor).
- LesothoeVisa
Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs says every citizen of a foreign country who wishes to visit the Kingdom of Lesotho on any visa category must first obtain a visa through the Lesotho e-visa system.
- LibyaeVisa
Mexico's embassy in Ukraine says the Electronic Authorization System (electronic visa) applies to nationals of Ukraine, Turkey and Russia travelling to Mexico by air without needing a paper visa from the Mexican embassy, as visitors without permission to do paid work, for purposes such as tourism, transit, business, medical treatment, fairs or conferences, or unpaid study, for a visit of no more than 180 days.
Mozambique's Decree 10/2023 says a national of a country covered by the visa exemption who wishes to enter must pre-register on www.evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before boarding, paying a processing fee equivalent to 650 meticais.
Myanmar’s eVisa notice says passengers with an eVisa are currently only permitted to enter via Yangon International Airport, Mandalay International Airport, Nay Pyi Taw International Airport and the Kawthaung International Land Border Checkpoint.
- NicaraguaeVisa
Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) says its procedure for the entry of foreigners into the Judea and Samaria Area does not apply to foreigners asking to visit the Area and Israel in parallel, and that such foreigners are handled under the procedures of the Population and Immigration Authority.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says that under the agreement citizens of Ukraine and of Saint Kitts and Nevis holding any type of passport may, whatever the purpose of travel, enter, transit and stay in the other party's territory without a visa, provided the stay does not exceed 90 days within 180.
- SomaliaeVisa
Somalia's Immigration and Citizenship Agency says that under the new arrangement travellers complete their application before departure rather than on arrival.
- South SudaneVisa
Suriname's eVisa service says that from 1 July 2022 travellers wishing to visit Suriname for tourism purposes are required to pay the Entry Fee to be admitted to the territory of the Republic of Suriname.
Uganda's immigration directorate says a visa approval authorisation is valid for 90 days (three months) from the day of approval; after that it is automatically cancelled and invalidated, and the applicant needs to make a new application.
Visa on arrival (18)
Bangladesh's Visa Policy 2026 says the immigration authority grants the visa on arrival after examining the invitation and relevant documents, such as a hotel reservation, a return ticket and proof of finance in card or cash.
- GambiaVisa on arrival
The Gambia Immigration Department lists this country among the European countries that need both a visa and clearance.
The Jordan Tourism Board says a visa can also be obtained at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (for unrestricted nationalities) or at any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt.
The RMI Division of Immigration's list gives a visa on arrival of 90 days from the date of arrival, fee waived, and requires a passport valid 6 months or more from the date of departure from the RMI, a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the RMI and the visas needed for the return or onward travel. Extensions, change of status, employment, study and research are not permitted.
Nepal's Department of Immigration lists tourist visas of 15, 30 or 90 days.
- PalauVisa on arrival
Timor-Leste's Migration Service says the tourist visa is valid for a single entry and a thirty-day stay, and may be extended once for the same period.
Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs says a visitor visa on arrival is issued subject to conditions, including that the traveller holds a valid return ticket out of Tonga to a country they are permitted to enter and that the Customs officer is satisfied the traveller has sufficient funds to support themselves while in Tonga.
- United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival
Embassy visa required (27)
- AlgeriaEmbassy visa
- BahamasEmbassy visa
- BoliviaEmbassy visa
Bolivia's Migration Directorate lists this passport in Group II: countries that require the issuance of a consular visa or an entry permit issued by the Bolivian immigration office to enter Bolivia.
- Central African RepublicEmbassy visa
- ChinaEmbassy visa
- EritreaEmbassy visa
- GuyanaEmbassy visa
- IranEmbassy visa
Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says nationals of countries to which Kosovo applies a visa regime who hold a valid biometric residence permit issued by a Schengen-area state, and holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, are exempt from the need for a Kosovo visa for entry, transit and stay. Their stay in Kosovo is limited to 15 days.
The Liberia Immigration Service says that if there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you are required to apply for your visa directly at the embassy and not through its Visa on Arrival portal.
- MaliEmbassy visa
- TaiwanEmbassy visa
- TunisiaEmbassy visa
Tunisia's visa-regime table says nationals of these countries are exempt from the entry visa when they travel as an organised group (hotel accommodation voucher and return air ticket).
Turkmenistan's State Migration Service says foreign citizens and stateless persons may come to and stay in Turkmenistan on the basis of a visa, unless Turkmenistan's international treaties provide otherwise.
Visa required (how to apply not stated) (6)
- MoroccoVisa required
- SenegalVisa required
- SyriaVisa required
Ukraine's foreign ministry gives Syria's entry regime for Ukrainian citizens as visa-required.
- VenezuelaVisa required
Ukraine's foreign ministry gives Venezuela's entry regime as visa-required for holders of Ukrainian passports for travel abroad.
- YemenVisa required
The Embassy of Yemen in Washington DC says it is not issuing any tourist visa at this time.
How this passport compares
Closest to this passport is the one held by Georgian citizens: identical requirements in 163 of 197 destinations. They differ in 34.
| Destination | This passport | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa-free30 days | Visa-free90 days |
| Brunei | Visa-free30 days | Embassy visa |
| Cabo Verde | Visa-free180 days | Visa on arrival |
| Costa Rica | Visa-free180 days | Embassy visa |
| Ecuador | Visa-free90 days | No official information |
| El Salvador | Visa-free90 days | Embassy visa |
| Eswatini | Visa-free | Embassy visa |
| Guatemala | Visa-free90 days | Embassy visa |
| Hong Kong | Visa-free14 days | Visa-free30 days |
| Ireland | Visa-free90 days | Embassy visa |
| Jamaica | Visa-free30 days | Visa on arrival |
| Kiribati | Visa-free90 days | Visa required |
| Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free90 days | Visa-free |
| Mongolia | Visa-free90 days | eVisa30 days |
| Panama | Visa-free90 days | Embassy visa |
| Paraguay | Visa-free90 days | Visa-free |
| Qatar | Visa-free90 days | Visa-free |
| Vanuatu | Visa-free120 days | eVisa |
| Zambia | Visa-free90 days | Visa on arrival |
| Mexico | ETA180 days | Embassy visa |
| Mozambique | ETA30 days | eVisa90 days |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | ETA90 days | No official information |
| Iraq | eVisa30 days | Embassy visa |
| Malawi | eVisa | Visa on arrival |
| Indonesia | Visa on arrival30 days | eVisa |
| Tonga | Visa on arrival30 days | Visa required |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa on arrival | Visa on arrival90 days |
| Bahamas | Embassy visa | Visa-free |
| China | Embassy visa | Visa-free30 days |
| Iran | Embassy visa | Visa-free |
| Saint Lucia | Embassy visa | Visa-free |
| Syria | Visa required | No official information |
| Venezuela | Visa required | No official information |
| Cuba | No official information | eVisa90 days |
Next closest: Argentina (75%), New Zealand (75%).
Computed from the same sourced matrix as the lists above. A difference means a different regime or a different maximum stay, not different wording.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Ukrainian citizens visit visa-free?
Of the 199 destinations we cover, Ukrainian citizens can enter 86 visa-free (or under freedom of movement), and 49 more require only an electronic authorization (eVisa/ETA).