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Tourist Information The guide was updated: 2023-10-27

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Uzbekistan can enter the Ukraine without a visa for an indefinite stay, whereas holders of passports from all European countries and number of others can enter without a visa for a stay up to 90 days – use the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to check for individual requirements. Since 2019, citizens on a number of countries can apply for an eVisa. The application process is entirely online. Apply at least 10 days before your trip.

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Kyiv is the summer season from May until September, as both the average temperature as well as rainfall are at their most visitor-friendly. However, this period is only second most crowded, as the charm of Christmas in Kyiv attracts many visitors – do travel around New Year's/Christmas time (January 7th is when the latter is celebrated) to experience Kyiv among festive locals.

Public Transport

Public Transport

Public transport runs from 5:45 am until midnight on trolleybuses, buses, the Metro and mini-buses (shuttle buses). The fast, clean and very deep Metro has three lines that are fairly easy to navigate, as metro schemes are available at all stations.

Taxi

Taxi

There are many different taxi companies in town to choose from. Agree on the price before the journey begins in order to avoid being overcharged upon arrival. Blues +380 44 529 300 0 Kyiv City +380 44 502 020 2 Alfa +380 44 227 711 1

Post

Post

The Central Post Office is a tourist attraction of its own, so make sure to visit it and possibly send a postcard or two to family and friends back home. Drop your mail off directly at the post office or use one of the yellow or blue post boxes scattered around the city. However, make sure it says "outside Kyiv" if you are sending international mail. Delivery might take a while, so turn to a private delivery service in case you are in a rush.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Most of the pharmacies are open until late (24/7) and they have a good selection of both locally made and imported medicine. Many prescription drugs are available over the counter in the Ukraine due to regulation differences. One of them is Pharmacy Concept store on the main street.

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +380 Area code: +44

Electricity

Electricity

230 V, 50 Hz, C/F

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