On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts.  Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice.  The Travel …

Dear Friends and Wardens: We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Kovel and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Friday, October 27th, at “Comfort” Hotel.  The Officer will be available from 5:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. in the hotel lobby.  “Comfort” Hotel is located …

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv informs U.S. citizens that on October 17, 2017, a demonstration of approximately 5,000 participants took place outside the building housing the Ukrainian parliament, or Rada. Some demonstrators reportedly clashed with police. Although clashes appear to be over, flare-ups cannot be discounted. The U.S. Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens review their personal …

Dear Friends and Wardens: We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Dnipro and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Wednesday, October 18th, at “Grand Hotel Ukraine”.  The Officer will be available from 9:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. in the hotel lobby.  “Grand Hotel Ukraine” …

Dear Friends and Wardens: We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Ternopil and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine American citizen services on Friday, October 6, at the “Sapsan” hotel.  The officer will be available from 09:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. in the hotel lobby. “Sapsan” hotel is located at 49a Biletska Street …

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States.  Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Ukraine who require Social Security services or have questions about SSA benefits must contact the SSA Federal …

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv informs U.S. citizens that on July 13, 2017, a demonstration of more than 1,000 participants took place outside the building housing the Ukrainian parliament, or Rada. Some demonstrators reportedly clashed with police. Although clashes appeared to be over by around midday, flare-ups cannot be discounted. The U.S. Embassy recommends that …

UKRAINE  June 27, 2017  The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Crimea and the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.  This supersedes the Travel Warning for Ukraine dated December 14, 2016. Russian-led separatists continue to control areas in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, where violent clashes have resulted in over …

Dear Friends and Wardens: We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Odesa and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine American citizen services on Friday, June 23, at the “Bristol” hotel.  The Officer will be available from 09:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the hotel lobby. The “Bristol” hotel is located at 15 …

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Exercise Caution at June 18 Kyiv Pride March June 16, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv informs U.S. citizens that the KyivPride March, in support of LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex) persons and human rights awareness, will be held on Sunday, June 18. The march is expected to …

United States Embassy/Kyiv, Ukraine Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Exercise Caution and Be Mindful of Crowds, Congestion During Motorcycle Event through June 18 June 15, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv informs U.S. citizens that there will be a large international gathering of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in Kyiv from June 15 to 18. …

Dear Friends: The American Citizen Services unit is in the process of rebuilding our network of Wardens to ensure that we are able to communicate as effectively as possible with U.S. citizens in the event of an emergency. We are looking for volunteers to serve as Wardens in various regions of Ukraine. If you think …

  The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe.  This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability …

U.S. Embassy Kyiv informs U.S. citizens that currently the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning of a measles epidemic in Romania and throughout Europe .  It considers Ukraine to be an “endemic transmission” country for measles, and several cases of measles have been reported near the Ukrainian border.  Ukraine is potentially a fertile environment for measles transmission due to a low rate …

Dear Friends and Wardens: We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Cherkasy and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Friday, April 7 , at “Optima” Hotel.  The Officer will be available from 09:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. in the hotel lobby.  “Optima” Hotel is …

Dear Friends and Wardens: We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Dnipro and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Thursday, March 23, at the Axelhof Boutique Hotel.  The Officer will be available from 05:00 p.m. till 06:00 p.m. in the hotel lobby.  Axelhof Boutique Hotel is …

Dear Friends and Wardens: We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Kharkiv and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Thursday, March 23, at Premier Palace Hotel.  The Officer will be available from 10:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. in the hotel lobby.  Premier Palace Hotel is located …

Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election office knows where to send your ballot for any upcoming special elections for federal office. Some states are also holding gubernatorial or other statewide elections this year. The Federal Voting Assistance …

Dear Friends and Wardens: The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season.  U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets.  This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL …

Fellow Americans! Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in …

The Ukrainian Ministry of Health reported today that at least 635 people have been hospitalized due to an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness in Odesa Oblast, centered in Izmail, in the villages of Broska, and Matroska. The illness is waterborne and water supply systems, reservoirs and pipes are currently being flushed and disinfected. In the meantime, travelers to those areas …

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will host a webinar “Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers” on June 29, 2016, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT (9:00-10:00 p.m. EEST). To register and attend this webinar, use  the Foreign Earned Income  for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers or https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/15416 webinar link.  Attendees should log in 10 minutes prior to the start time. The session will be …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all travel to Crimea and the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, and recommends those U.S. citizens currently living in or visiting these regions to depart. This supersedes the Travel Warning for Ukraine dated December 14, 2015. Russia-backed separatists continue to control areas in the Donetsk …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Odesa and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Friday, June 17, 2016 in “Bristol” hotel.  The Officer will be available from 09:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. in the Hotel lobby.  The “Bristol” hotel is located at 15 …

As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation.  The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will present …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Lviv and the surrounding area to meet with the U.S. Consular staff for routine ACS services on Friday, May 27, between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the lobby of the “Leopolis” hotel located at 16 Teatralna Street in Lviv (tel.: +380 32 295 95 00).  …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Kharkiv and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Thursday, May 26, at Premier Palace Hotel.  The Officer will be available from 11:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. in the hotel lobby.  Premier Palace Hotel is located at 2 Pravdy Avenue …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Lviv and the surrounding area to meet with the U.S. Consular staff for routine ACS services on Thursday, April 14, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the lobby of the “Swiss Hotel” located at 20 Kniazia Str. in Lviv (tel.: +380 32 240-3777).  Please note that the …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Kharkiv and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Wednesday, April 13, at Premier Palace Hotel.  The Officer will be available from 09:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. in the hotel lobby.  Premier Palace Hotel is located at 2 Pravdy Avenue …

The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to potential risks of travel to and throughout Europe following several terrorist attacks, including the March 22 attacks in Brussels claimed by ISIL.  Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants, and transportation.  This Travel Alert expires on June 20, 2016. U.S. citizens …

U.S. Embassy Kyiv informs U.S. citizens that this weekend, February 19-21, will mark the anniversary of the over 100 people who died during the Revolution of Dignity in February 2014. Organizers have planned a variety of public events to take place in Kyiv from February 19-21. During this period, there may be marches, unexpected street …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all travel to Crimea and the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, and recommends those U.S. citizens currently living in or visiting these regions to depart.  This supersedes the Travel Warning for Ukraine dated July 16 to provide updated information on the security situation in southern …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Kherson and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in “Muscat” hotel.  The Officer will be available from 04:00 p.m. till 05:00 p.m. in the Hotel lobby.  The “Muscat” hotel is located at 10 …

As you may know, the American Citizen Services unit recently hosted a town hall meeting in Kyiv for all U.S. citizens living in Ukraine. The turnout was excellent, and we received positive feedback from attendees. We understand that it is not easy for everyone to travel to Kyiv, so we would like to host a …

As you may know, the American Citizen Services unit recently hosted a town hall meeting in Kyiv for all U.S. citizens living in Ukraine. The turnout was excellent, and we received positive feedback from attendees. We understand that it is not easy for everyone to travel to Kyiv, so we would like to host a …

As you may know, the American Citizen Services unit recently hosted a town hall meeting in Kyiv for all U.S. citizens living in Ukraine. The turnout was excellent, and we received positive feedback from attendees. We understand that it is not easy for everyone to travel to Kyiv, so we would like to host a …

As you may know, the American Citizen Services unit recently hosted a town hall meeting in Kyiv for all U.S. citizens living in Ukraine. The turnout was excellent, and we received positive feedback from attendees. We understand that it is not easy for everyone to travel to Kyiv, so we would like to host a …

As you may know, the American Citizen Services unit recently hosted a town hall meeting in Kyiv for all U.S. citizens living in Ukraine. The turnout was excellent, and we received positive feedback from attendees. We understand that it is not easy for everyone to travel to Kyiv, so we would like to host a …

As you may know, the American Citizen Services unit recently hosted a town hall meeting in Kyiv for all U.S. citizens living in Ukraine. The turnout was excellent, and we received positive feedback from attendees. We understand that it is not easy for everyone to travel to Kyiv, so we would like to host a …

One issue we will be certain to discuss is the Embassy’s warden system. We are in the process of rebuilding our network of wardens to ensure that we are able to communicate as effectively as possible with U.S. citizens in the event of an emergency. We are looking for volunteers to serve as wardens in …

We would like to thank everyone who responded to our previous inquiry gauging interest in a town hall meeting for U.S. citizens in Ukraine. As a result of your expressed interest, the meeting will officially take place Friday, July 31 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the new America House, Mykoly Pymonenka 6, Kyiv. Topics to …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Odesa and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Monday, July 27, at Hotel Nemo.  The Officer will be available from 05:00 p.m. till 06:00 p.m. in the hotel lobby.  Hotel Nemo is located at 25 Beach Langeron (left seaside) in …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Odesa and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services on Thursday, April 30th , in “Bristol” hotel.  The Officer will be available from 09:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. in the Hotel lobby.  The “Bristol” hotel is located at 15 …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Vinnytsia and the surrounding area to meet with the U.S. Consular staff for routine ACS services on Wednesday. April 29, between 02:00 p.m. and 03:00 p.m. on the 5th floor of the “Feride Plaza” hotel located at 23-b Pyrohova Street in Vinnytsia.  Please note that the …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Kherson and the surrounding area to meet with the U.S. Consular staff for routine ACS services on Thursday. April 23, between 02:00 p.m. and 03:00 p.m. in the office of the “Windows on America” located at 2 Dnipropetrivska Street in Kherson.  Please note that the services …

We regret the short notice but we would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Odesa and the surrounding area to meet with a U.S. Consular Officer for routine ACS services tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25, in “Bristol” hotel.  The Officer will be available from 08:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. in the Hotel lobby.  The “Bristol” …

We would like to invite interested U.S. citizens in Lviv and the surrounding area to meet with the U.S. Consular staff for routine ACS services on Tuesday. March 17, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the “Leopolis” hotel located at 16 Teatralna Street in Lviv (tel.: +380 32 295 95 00).  Please note that the …

U.S. Embassy Kyiv informs U.S. citizens that this weekend, February 18-22, will mark the anniversary of the over 100 people who died during the Revolution of Dignity in February 2014.  Organizers have planned a variety of public events to take place in Kyiv from February 18 – 22.  During this period, there may be marches, …

As of January 21, 2015, the Security Service of Ukraine has introduced a new temporary entry/exit procedure for Ukrainian and foreign citizens (as well as stateless persons) visiting the uncontrolled territory in Donetsk and Luhansk regions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area.  Please note that the State Department continues to advise U.S. citizens to defer …