Location: Ukraine Event: Ukrainian cities implement stricter quarantine Currently, Ukraine is divided into four epidemiological zones (green, yellow, orange, and red) depending on the COVID-19 situation in each region. Each zone triggers a distinct set of quarantine restrictions. Many of the major cities are considered red zone. Please check with local authorities regarding local quarantine ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Event: Government of Ukraine implements new entry requirements In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, the government of Ukraine has introduced new entry requirements. As of March 24, all foreigners traveling to Ukraine (regardless of country of origin) must have: a negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test done within 72 hours of entering Ukraine, ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Location: Kyiv Event: Kyiv implements strict quarantine In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, Kyiv city government has introduced quarantine measures starting March 20 until April 9, 2021, which will include the following restrictions: Closure of cinemas, theaters, museums, and other cultural establishments Closure of shopping malls and stores except for grocery stores, ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
January 20, 2021 Location: Ukraine Event: New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Travel to the United States Effective January 26, 2021, all aircraft passengers two years of age and older, departing from any foreign country to a destination in the United States, must provide: pre-boarding proof of a negative result for SARS-CoV-2 test performed in the past 72 ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
November 13, 2020 Location: Ukraine Event: U.S. Embassy Kyiv suspends routine American Citizen Services In response to the recent sharp increase of COVID-19 cases in Ukraine, U.S. Embassy Kyiv has suspended routine American Citizen services until further notice. We will continue to provide limited emergency services as resources and local conditions allow. The online appointment system ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
November 12, 2020 Location: Ukraine Event: The Government of Ukraine tightens quarantine In response to the rapidly rising levels of COVID-19 in the country, the government of Ukraine has extended the adaptive quarantine until December 31, 2020. As of November 12, the country will no longer be split into four epidemiological zones; rather, all of Ukraine ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
August 28, 2020 Location: Ukraine Event: The Government of Ukraine bans entry to Ukraine for all foreigners The government of Ukraine has extended the adaptive quarantine until October 31, 2020. The quarantine was expanded to ban discos, nightclubs, and concerts in green–zoned regions; restaurants, bars, and cafés are not allowed to work after 12 am. In addition, effective 00:01 am on August ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
August 13, 2020 Location: Ukraine Event: American Citizens Services Operations The U.S. Embassy has resumed limited online scheduling of certain American Citizens Services. At this time, applicants should schedule appointments for passport renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and notary services directly through the online appointment system . For emergency passport services, or if no online appointments are available, please ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
August 4, 2020 Location: Ukraine Event: Updated Adaptive Quarantine The government of Ukraine has extended the adaptive quarantine until August 31. Currently, Ukraine is divided into four epidemiological zones (green, yellow, orange, and red) depending on the COVID-19 situation in each region. The zones will be revised on a weekly basis. Each zone triggers a distinct set of quarantine restrictions . Please check with local authorities regarding local ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (July 24) The government of Ukraine has extended the adaptive quarantine until August 31. Starting August 1, Ukraine will be divided into four epidemiological zones (green, yellow, orange, and red) depending on the COVID-19 situation in each region. The Ministry of Health will assign each zone a color ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (July 8, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Updated Entry and Exit Requirements The Ukrainian government has launched Visit Ukraine Today , a new platform that provides information on the entry and exit requirements for foreign travelers who plan to visit Ukraine. The website contains information regarding observation and self-isolation requirements, medical insurance requirements ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Location: Ukraine Event: Updated Entry and Exit Requirements The Ukrainian government has lifted the entry ban for foreigners. U.S. citizens will be allowed to enter Ukraine if they can demonstrate that they have medical insurance covering all expenses related to COVID-19 treatment while on the territory of Ukraine. The policy must include reimbursement of expenses related to ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Location: Ukraine Event: Extension of COVID-19 quarantine until July 31 Following several days of record increases in registered COVID-19 cases (80% rise in the past month), the government of Ukraine has extended the adaptive quarantine until July 31. Quarantine levels and restrictions vary by region. Please check with local authorities regarding local quarantine guidelines. Wearing masks ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (June 1, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Gradual easing of COVID-19 quarantine The government of Ukraine has begun the gradual easing of certain COVID-19 quarantine measures under an “adaptive quarantine” plan. Most regions have now implemented phase 3, and the following services and institutions are now open: All public transportation Hotels (excluding ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (May 30, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Flights to New York on June 3 and Miami on June 8 Tickets are still available on Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) special flights from Kyiv to New York JFK on June 3 and to Miami on June 8. You can only purchase tickets for the ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Location: Ukraine Event: Flights to New York on June 3 and Miami on June 8 Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has opened ticket sales for special flights from Kyiv to New York JFK on June 3 and to Miami on June 8. You can only purchase tickets for the flight on UIA’s website www.flyuia.com . This is not a ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Location: Ukraine Event: May 30 UIA flight to New York-JFK Sold Out Tickets are no longer available for the Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight from Kyiv to New York JFK airport on May 30 at 10:15. The Embassy does not have information on any future flights at this time but will continue to inform U.S. citizens if ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Location: Ukraine Event: Gradual easing of COVID-19 quarantine starting on May 22 The government of Ukraine has announced the gradual easing of certain COVID-19 quarantine measures under an “adaptive quarantine” plan, according to which services and institutions will re-open in stages if certain conditions are fulfilled, as follows: Starting on May 22: All public transportation except metro ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (May 21, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Tickets on sale now for May 30 UIA flight to New York-JFK Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has opened ticket sales for a flight from Kyiv to New York JFK airport on May 30 at 10:15 am. You can purchase tickets for the flight only on ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (May 15, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: May 20 UIA flight to New York-JFK Sold Out Tickets are no longer available for the Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight from Kyiv to New York JFK airport on May 20. The Embassy does not have information on any future flights at this time but will ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (May 7, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Potential Ukraine Airlines flight Kyiv-New York on May 15 Ukrainian International Airlines (UIA) is planning to operate a direct flight from Kyiv to New York City JFK airport on or around May 15 from Kyiv Boryspil Airport (KBP). Tickets are not yet available ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (May 5, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Official quarantine extended to May 22 The government of Ukraine has extended certain quarantine measures until May 22 to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The government announced it would likely ease the following restrictions with appropriate distancing and sanitary requirements, effective May 11: Parks, squares, ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 29, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Repatriation Flights via Amsterdam and Toronto Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has announced several repatriation flights, including to Amsterdam on May 1 and Toronto on May 5. Connecting flights to the United States are available from those two airports. Several flights to other European destinations are also ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 27, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: U.S. Citizen Virtual Town Hall on April 30 Chargé d’Affaires Kristina Kvien is pleased to invite interested U.S. citizens to a virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 30, at 1 pm. She, along with the Consul General and the Country Director for the Centers for ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Location: Ukraine Event: Ukraine International Airlines Flight to Miami on Sunday, April 26 Tickets are still available at www.flyuia.com for the Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight from Kyiv to Miami at 05:00 on April 26. You must manually search for one-way tickets from Kyiv-KBP to Miami on April 26 using the “search flights” function. This is not ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 23, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Nationwide Quarantine Officially Extended to May 11 The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers issued an order on April 22 extending the nationwide quarantine until May 11. All existing quarantine restrictions on trade, public transportation, and travel are still in effect. Visit our Embassy webpage for ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 21, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Flights to the United States on April 22 and April 26 The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing on Wednesday, April 22 from Kyiv Boryspil Airport ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 19, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Additional Flights to the United States The Embassy still has space available on the April 22 charter flight from Kyiv to Washington-Dulles. Passengers who have previously indicated their interest in this flight have received emails from the Embassy with additional details and confirming their seat ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 18, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Additional Flights to the United States The Embassy has confirmed that the Department of State charter flight for U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to Washington-Dulles will depart Kyiv for Washington-Dulles on Wednesday, April 22, and tickets are now available at www.flyuia.com for the Ukrainian International Airlines ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 17, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Additional Flights to the United States The Embassy has identified two additional repatriation flight opportunities for U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents: a Department of State charter flight to Washington-Dulles on either April 21 or 22 and a Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight to Miami ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 14, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Special Flight Leaving Kyiv on Wednesday, April 15 to the United States The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing on Wednesday, April 15 from Kyiv, Boryspil Airport ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 13, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Special Flight Leaving Kyiv on Wednesday, April 15 to the United States The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing on Wednesday, April 15 from Kyiv, Boryspil ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 10, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Special Flight Leaving Kyiv on Wednesday, April 15 to the United States The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing on Wednesday, April 15 from Kyiv, Boryspil ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 9, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Special Flight Leaving Kyiv on Wednesday, April 15 to the United States The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing on Wednesday, April 15 from Kyiv, Boryspil ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 8, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine is finalizing a possible evacuation flight to the United States. In anticipation of the flight, in order to board the plane you must complete the following forms now, if you have not done so already. Please note that ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 7, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine continues to work on a possible evacuation flight to the United States. We will notify the American community as soon as possible with further details on date and destination of the flight when this option becomes available. The ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 5, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: The Government of Ukraine introduced new stricter measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which will go into effect on Monday, April 6th. In addition to the previously reported restrictions below, officials will take people’s temperatures in order to enter Kyiv, and food establishments and stores may ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 3, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: The Government of Ukraine introduced new stricter measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which will go into effect on Monday, April 6th: Individuals are not permitted in public places without a mask or a respirator. Moving in groups of more than two is prohibited, except in ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (April 1, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: The Ukrainian Ministry of Health has issued guidelines on COVID-19 treatment. If you believe that you have symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, you should remain at home. Do not go to the hospital in person. Call an ambulance by dialing 103 from either a mobile phone ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (March 31, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: (NEW) Although no commercial flights are available at this time, all U.S. citizens interested in possible evacuation should be prepared to leave on short notice and notify the U.S. Embassy that they are ready to travel. Check the validity of your U.S. passport. If it expires in ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (March 30, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine announced that foreign citizens who have not been able to prolong the period of their stay in Ukraine or to renew their residence permits, will not be penalized for violations occurring during the period of quarantine. For more information, ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (March 27, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: The final direct flight to the United States departed on March 27. No further flights to the United States are scheduled at this time. We will maintain a list of U.S. citizens who are considering leaving Ukraine for the United States. Please enroll in ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (March 26, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: On March 25, the Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs indicated that all commercial air travel in Ukraine, including ongoing repatriation flights, will be suspended after March 27. General quarantine procedures in Ukraine have been extended through April 24. Additional information on COVID-19 in Ukraine is available at ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (March 24, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: Ukrainian International Airlines (UIA) has announced a second direct flight from Kyiv Boryspil Airport (KBP) to New York City JFK airport on March 27 in addition to the flight on March 25. If you need to leave Ukraine, you should strongly consider booking one of ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine (March 17, 2020) Location: Ukraine Event: The Ukraine Ministry of Health announced 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including one death. The government of Ukraine has implemented measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19: As of March 16, Ukraine barred admission to foreign travelers. On March 17, Ukraine suspended all ... Read More»
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine Event: On March 14, the Government of Ukraine announced that it is suspending all commercial flights to and from Ukraine for a period of two weeks beginning on 00:01 a.m., March 17. This is in addition to barring entry for all foreigners effective 00:01 a.m., March 16. All border crossing points will be closed, including all land borders. The ... Read More»
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