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Entry & border
A foreigner enters Ukraine through a checkpoint on a passport and, where required, a visa. Visa-free nationals may stay up to 90 days within 180; under martial law special rules apply to border crossing and counting the days of stay.
Section updated: 18 October 2026
Main guide · updated 18 October 2026How long can a foreigner stay in Ukraine, and how do you extend the stay?The limit depends on your ground for stay. Under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 150, visa-free nationals may stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, visa holders for the visa's term and residence permit holders for the permit's term. The State Migration Service extends it if you apply at least three working days before the end.Read the guide
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