Travel from Russia to Ukraine is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any Russia citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Russia passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Ukraine.
Generic country-level guidance for Ukraine. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Ukraine. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Ukraine (UA). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare USD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving Russia (RU). Form: Customs declaration. Declare USD 10,000+ equivalent on entry or exit
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Ukraine: Level 4 — Do Not Travel (as of 2024-11-14). This is the State Department's highest advisory. Consular help may be limited or unavailable; review the country page and confirm your insurance covers the situation before committing. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Typical September conditions at LWO (Ukraine (UA)): mild. Typical lows around 8°C, highs around 18°C, some rain (~61mm for the month).
Your Russia (RU) passport requires a traditional visa for Ukraine. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.