Ukraine Passport and Visa entry requirements

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Ukraine Passport and Visa entry requirements
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Passports:

To enter Ukraine, a passport valid for at least one month beyond return date is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Passport note:

As a general rule, visitors requiring visas should apply before travelling.
Visas:

Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for a maximum stay in Ukraine of 90 days, except nationals of Australia.

Passport and Visa entry requirements

Entry requirements for Americans: US nationals require a passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK nationals require a passport, but no visa is required for a tourist stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians require a passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians require a visa and a passport to enter the Ukraine.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans require a visa and a passport to enter the Ukraine.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a visa and a passport to enter the Ukraine.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport, but no visa is required for a tourist stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Passport/Visa Note: Applicants for tourist visas require a letter of confirmation from a hotel or tour company; for business visas a letter of invitation from a company or organisation in the Ukraine is required. However EU citizens do not require a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Citizens of the US, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, Slovakia and Turkey do not need invitation letters to obtain a visa. On arrival, all foreign nationals must fill in an Immigration Card, to be presented when entering and leaving the country. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

Famous Places in Ukraine For Your Holiday

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Ukraine, one of alluring holiday destinations in the world, is known for its unexplored loveliness. If you have planned your vacation to this magnificent place, you will definitely be left astonished since the mind blowing beauty and well-known places to go to in Ukraine are unique. You will have a delightful holiday because every moment of your vacation has something new to explore in Ukraine. Ukraine is Europe's biggest country and has beautiful mountains, rich culture and inheritance, remarkable architectural monuments and the active city life where you will make the most out of your trip. A few of the popular and interesting places to go to in Ukraine are the cities of Sevastopol, Chernigov and of course the incredible capital. Kiev is one of the best and highly interesting places in Ukraine. Here are a few wonderful places to go to in this astounding country: -

Kiev,
the capital of Ukraine and one of the largest cities in Europe is a hot tourist destination today because of some of the most beautiful old churches of the world, historic monuments and other places of tourist attraction. The weather is beautiful, and the people are warm and friendly. Situated on the steep hills of the River Dnipro, the city of Kiev has developed into a major financial center of the world because of its economic potential. There is so mush to see in Kiev that it is not possible in a short trip. There are many Kiev sights, and depending upon their interests and hobbies, tourists can visit them. Kiev is known as a city of golden domes. There are parks and gardens, places of pilgrimage and structures of architectural importance. For the convenience of the readers, here is a list of some of the best Kiev sights for the tourists.

Golden Gate of Kiev
This is the entrance to the city of Kiev, situated in the centre of the city today. It is made of wood and stone, and has a golden dome at the top. It was constructed in 1017-1024 as a gateway to the city and its architecture still mesmerizes the visitors.

St. Sofia Cathedral
It is a beautiful architectural monument made in the first half of the 11th century. This Cathedral served for long as a major social, political and cultural centre of Kievan Rus. There is a bell tower and chestnut trees surrounding the cathedral.

Andreevsky Spusk
In old days, this street served as a link between the upper town and the lower town where the merchants congregated to sell their merchandise. This street is nowadays being used to arrange many concerts, art festivals and holidays.

Askold's Grave
One of the prominent Kiev sights, this structure is situate on the right banks of the River Dnipro. This was the place where Prince Oleg killed sons of Kie, Prince Askold and Dir in 882. He became the King and ruled Rus successfully for a long time.


Children's Railway
Very famous among many Kiev sights, it is mistaken by people as a toy train, but it is not true. This railway has real trains running on narrow gauge and children in the age group of 9-15 work here as machinists, train drivers and conductors. This is a real tourist attraction.

Independence Square
This is the central and the most beautiful square in Kiev. Different parades, art and cultural festivals, concerts and public holidays are celebrated here. It contains, many fountains, an independence columns and an artificial waterfall. Tourists flock to see it as it is prominent among Kiev sights. This is not an exhaustive list and there are many more Kiev sights.

The city of Lviv :
 is popular for its rich heritage and amazing architecture that reveals the art of Gothic to the present age. It is the capital city of West Ukraine. It is blessed with architectural monuments and the famous tourist site is the Old Town, the 19th Century Town and many 16th and 18th Century monuments that add charm to the architectural art and craft. - The Carpathian Mountains: Ukraine is blessed with huge and gorgeous Carpathian Mountains that add to the natural beauty of this country. There are many well-known resorts in the laps of nature and one of the excellent is Yaremche resort. You can experience the real extravagance by hiking to the alpine meadows loaded with fresh berries and pleasing waterfall "Huk". Besides the extravagance and fun, the architectural attraction is Yamche which is really mindblowing. To feel actual peace and harmony, Kosiv is a wonderful place located in-between the mountains of Hutsulshchyna. - Hotyn: Your holidays are undone if you don't go to the glorious fortress of Hotyn. This attractive fortress depicts the legends of the historic period. - Kamyanets-Podilsky: This alluring town of the 11th century is located at the rock island in Ukraine. This awesome stone castle with nine towers astonishes the tourists since they can explore the true beauty of the ancient art. Castles are open to tourists and you can enjoy the scenic attraction of town and countryside from these lovely castles. You can enjoy traveling to Ukraine during the spring season when the climate is nice and apt for all age groups. Moreover, the delicious varieties and a great variety of tasty dishes will fill your appetite as there are many restaurants in this wonderful country. The local Ukrainian foodFree Articles, Chinese and Spanish cuisine and other delicacies will surely steal your heart away. Value your memories forever as Ukraine fills you your holidays with pleasure and delight.

Free Guide Kiev City

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Free Guide Kiev City
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The country of Ukraine includes a lovely secret that attracts a large number of guests from around the globe. It is a big getaway destination. It is exceptional for its outstanding mountains, architectural monuments, man-made attractions and also abundant cultural heritage. It's the most important country in the region of Europe. The capital city, Kiev, is one of its pride and joy. It is in the north main section of Ukraine, along the Dnieper River. It has a very active city life that only guarantees overall enjoyment and fulfillment to every traveler. Kiev has lots of exciting attractions and famous landmarks.

Kiev's major attractions are the Monastery of the Caves recognized as the Kiev Pechersk Lavra and the 11th century Saint Sophia Cathedral that happen to be probably the most sacred sites in the city and included in the 7 Wonders of Ukraine. An essential section of the city's culture is its different theatres particularly the Puppet Theater, Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Russian Drama, Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre, and the Kiev Opera House. In addition, it includes remarkable museums like the National Art Museum, Museum of the Great Patriotic War and the Museum of Western and Oriental Art among others.

Don't forget to go Kiev's architectural masterpieces (using your camera) for fantastic sites and landscapes of the historical Mariyinsky Palace, St. Michael's Cathedral and the Golden Gate. Its contemporary attractions include the enormous titanium statue of Mother Motherland, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the House with Chimaeras and many more. Additionally, you will undoubtedly appreciate terrific monuments just like those in the Independence Square in the heart of the city with the monument of the city's protector, Michael Archangel and its goddess defender Berehynia.

Great and respectful accommodations are also everywhere in the metro area, creating your stay in the city a hassle free. Your meals are also great in Kiev with lots of distinctive and delicious local dishes that will certainly turn out to be a gastronomic feast for the food enthusiasts as well as adventurers. You can also loosen up after a tiring trip in the majority of the entertainment spots for example bars in the metro area at night.

Climate: The city of Kiev is known for its continental humid weather conditions. June, July and August are the warmest months with temperatures up to 24.8 degress Celsius in the day. The coldest weathers are experienced on the months of December, January and February and may move below freezing levels. Snow fall are heavy in mid-November that continues through the end of March.

Transportation: Kiev has one of the most extensive and highly developed public transport system, lead by the Kiev Underground Metro, commuter buses, trams and trolley buses but bus services are unreliable often. The funicular, a railway that ascends on high places and homes transports up to fifteen thousand passengers every single day. Cabs are also available however taxi service is not regulated and so you can be charge with a much overpriced fare cost. Suburban vehicles is provided by short-range locomotives called the elektrichkas, buses and private mini-buses

Money Exchange for Ukraine -Services - Money

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Money Exchange for Ukraine -Services - Money
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Currency information:

Hryvnya (UAH) = 100 kopiyok (singular: kopiyka). Notes are in denominations of UAH500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of UAH1 and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 kopiyok.
Credit cards:

Although still largely a cash economy, credit cards are becoming increasingly more accepted for the payment of goods and services, however, cheaper restaurants and hotels will not usually accept them. Travellers should be aware there is a high level of credit card fraud.
ATM:

ATMs are increasingly common throughout Ukraine, in towns as well as cities, and are generally reliable.
Travellers cheques:

Not generally advised as they can be difficult to exchange. If taken, they should be made out in US Dollars.
Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0930-1730.
Currency restriction:

The import of local currency is limited to UAH1,000. Amounts over UAH1,000 require a customs form. The export of local currency is limited to UAH85. The import of foreign currency is limited to US$10,000 and any amounts exceeding US$1,000 require a customs form. The export of foreign currency is limited to US$1,000, or US$5,000 with permission of an authorised bank.
Currency exchange:

Money should only be changed at currency booths on the street or in banks. It is advisable to keep receipts showing money changed. Changing money with black-market traders is not recommended and can be dangerous.

Health and Medical Information for Ukraine

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Health and Medical Information for Ukraine
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The health service does, in theory, provide free medical treatment for all citizens and travellers who become ill. However, as in most parts of the former Soviet Union, health care is a serious problem. For minor difficulties, visitors are advised to ask the management at their hotels for help. For major problems, visitors are well advised to seek help outside the country. The UK and Ukraine have a bilateral agreement on emergency medical treatment, so UK travellers should not need to pay an insurance levy on arrival. Travel insurance is strongly recommended however. It is advisable to take a supply of those medicines that are likely to be required (but check first that they may be legally imported) as medicines can prove difficult to obtain. Travellers are advised to contact their embassy, in the first instance, for advice on where to get medical help.
Food and drink:

Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled. Street food is generally safe if it is fresh and hot. Freshwater fish and mushrooms or berries gathered in the area around Chernobyl north of Kiev are best avoided.
Other risks:

Vaccinations against tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes advised. Tick-borne encephalitis is quite common in the Ukrainian countryside between April and August. Visitors should take precautions against ticks in forested areas by wearing long sleeves and trousers and a hat.

Short History Of Ukraine and Culture

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Short History Of Ukraine and Culture
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Ukraine has long been associated with its much larger and more powerful neighbour Russia and first came under Russian control in the 1650s when the only real alternative was invasion by the Poles.

By the 19th century, although the western part of Ukraine was under Austro-Hungarian control, the remainder (and majority) became part of the Russian Empire. After various attempts at independence around the period of the 1917 Russian Revolution, Ukraine became a republic within the USSR and its territory enlarged slightly around the time of World War II. Crimea became part of Ukraine in 1954 and, due to its predominantly Russian population and strategic position on the Black Sea, is still the subject of ongoing dispute between Ukraine and Russia.

In 1986, in the final years of the Soviet era and during the Perestroika period of President Gorbachev, the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in northern Ukraine brought worldwide attention, and was arguably a significant factor in accelerating the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Full independence came with the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, but Ukraine's foreign relations are still dominated by the Russian Federation, a fact which displeases many of the country’s ethnic Ukrainian population (particularly those in the west of the country).

Rigged presidential elections in 2004 that declared Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych the victor sparked bitter public outcry and resulted in the so-called Orange Revolution and the subsequent 2005 election of pro-Western Viktor Yushchenko as President, with Yulia Tymoshenko as his Prime Minister. However, Yanukovych soon returned to power as Prime Minister in 2006 and in 2010 was elected President once more. It remains to be seen whether Yanukovych’s more pro-Russian stance will compromise any of the pro-Western and democratic advances made by the Orange Revolution.

Ukraine Accommodation. Hotel Guide. Details

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Accommodation in Ukraine can be found in hotels as well as youth hostels ,short-term apartments as well as long-term apartments. The various modes of accommodation in Ukraine may not be of the same kind as that found in western countries and also you need to survey a bit to look which option is suitable for you.

Accommodation in Ukraine can be found in the private apartment and these rentals are short term. This option is very much in vogue as a viable alternative to hotels in Ukraine. The cost crunch varies from $40 to $120 USD per night (for the entire apartment), and it varies according to the location, apartment size, interior design, as well as amenities. You will also find upscale and deluxe apartments with facility of English speaking staff and various other value added services like Internet, laundry, groceries, etc. Then if you are planning for an extended stay then you can opt for long-term apartment rent. You can get in touch with a real-estate firm. You need to be extra careful though because there are chances of cheating in such cases by the real estate agents.Thus it is necessary to get professional help in this regard. In this type of accommodation in Ukraine you need to pay one or two month's rent . Also you may come across cases where no rent agreement is signed or even if it is signed it is much below the specified amount specially formulated for evading the taxes.

Hotels in Ukraine is a common feature and in each of the town here with a population of minimum 20,000 there is at least one hotel. In small towns you may be able to find some budget hotels but in larger towns you have private as well as state-run hotel, which can be expensive. Moreover in the state run hotels you may not be able to get English speaking staff or some of the amenities which you may expect in other hotels. Private hotels are expensive but still rarely you find the staff proficient in English. Then in the Carpathian region you will find some excellent inns and guesthouses. Western style hotels for accommodation in Ukraine can be found in big cities as well as resort areas of Crimea and the Carpathians. In Ukraine you have only one five star hotel , the Premier which is quite expensive. Some of the well known hotels are Slavutich, Sport, Londonskaya , Odessa , Morskoy,Valentina ,Yunost .If you are on a backpacker vacation in Ukraine then youth hostels are good option for accommodation in Ukraine.

Travel to Ukraine : Things To Do On Holiday In Ukraine

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Ukraine is largely associated with ancient history, dating back from World War I to the rise of Ukraine as a Soviet nation and later the Second World War. Today, Ukraine bears the evidence of its tough past preserved in museums around the country for both locals and visitors to share in her rich history. The Museum of the great Patriotic War in the capital Kiev is one of Ukraine’s most famous attractions. Besides the ancient establishments, this country has an equally rich cultural heritage. Christianity is the dominant religion here while the Ukrainian language is the official language widely used all over the country although Russian has come to be widely used as well.

Once you land in Ukraine, getting around is aided by rail transport that connects its cities and towns while road transport is another option. Tourist agents are always on stand-by and they offer car rental packages which are always a far much better option to public transport.

Art is one of the major attractions in Ukraine. It dates backs to the 14th century and is well depicted in beautifully architectured establishments such as the St, Michael’s golden-domed cathedral in Kiev. Pysanky, the ancient Ukranian tradition of dyed Easter eggs saw the establishment of the museum of Psyanka in 2000.

Natural beauty is not lost to Ukraine. She boasts of picturesque landscapes draped in mountains, hills, plains, plateaus and rivers flowing peacefully through, leaving in their pathway lush vegetation and thriving aqua life. The Carpathian Mountains in the west of the country are part of the rich Ukraine geography. River Dnieper, Dniester and Southern Bush all draining into the Black sea form another important part of the geographical balance of Ukraine. They are major attractions too with all the liveliness they give to their surroundings.

Theatre lovers have a lot of exciting operas to attend in Ukraine. Kyiv, Lvkiv and Odessa theatres are a great destination for a breathtaking night performance. Musical theatres, comedy and puppet theatres are very much appealing to Ukrainians and visitors alike. Entrances are absolutely affordable and performances are done in both Ukranian and Russian. The Ukraine Theatre on the other hand holds performances by prominent foreign artists and is therefore more expensive to attend.

Many visitors to Ukraine are always seeking to go shopping for exquisite art work, some of it bearing ancient but absolutely classy designs. Ceramics and jewellery can be cheaply obtained from galleries or from artists who have them on display on streets especially in major Ukranian cities.

When visiting Ukraine, affordable accommodation will be one of the most convenient aspects of your trip. There are hotels for all kinds of pockets ranging from first-star to five-star. The hotels will offer friendly services and you can be guaranteed of first class luxury and service in some of the most famous Ukranian hotels that include Lybid in Kiev, Kievret Apartments, Donbass Palace Hotel, Grand Pettine Hotel, Odessa and Hotel Bristol in Yalta among many others.

You will also get an opportunity to sample Ukranian staple diet that comprises chicken, pork, beef and fish accompanying potatoes, grains, mushrooms and other vegetables. Favourite Ukranian drinks include juices, milk, water and common beverages such as tea, coffee and wine.

The ancient history of Ukraine blends well with modern developments to create a very friendly and rich tourist destination. Next time you think of taking an out of the ordinary trip, think Ukraine.