Coronavirus and FAQs at (KBP) airport

COVID-19

From March 24, 2021, all foreign citizens, without exception, regardless of the country of arrival to enter Ukraine, must have an insurance policy (certificate) issued by an insurance company registered in Ukraine, covering the associated costs with COVID-19 treatment, observation, and is valid for the entire period of stay in Ukraine.

The insurance policy, which was purchased through the portal, can be postponed for the period required for the tourist. The date change procedure can be performed multiple times.

In addition to a negative result from the COVID-19 PCR test, performed no more than 72 hours before crossing the state border. Children under the age of 12 do not need the test.

Citizens of Ukraine must have a negative PCR test to cross the border with Ukraine, which was carried out a maximum of 72 hours before entry. In the absence of the test, the Ukrainian must install the application "Start" and go into self-isolation for 14 days. Early self-isolation is possible in case the PCR test result is negative.

There is no opportunity for foreign nationals to undergo the PCR test in Ukraine or go into self-isolation. In the absence of proof and / or insurance policy, crossing the state border for entry or transit will be denied.

Passengers in transit

COVID-19 negative PCR test results and insurance policy are not required for transfer passengers who do not leave the airport transit area and do not cross the border of Ukraine (unless the country that is the end point of Ukraine requires otherwise).

General considerations It is an almost generalized concept that each passenger must have a certificate of vaccination against the Coronavirus (if they already have it), a RT-PCR test result within 48 hours of boarding,10-day quarantine, filling out the form and affidavit of health (including in some cases the COVID-19 vaccination certificate), in addition to complying with the distancing protocols, hand washing and use of mask. But also, given the situation of constant changes, it is always important to consult and finalize details with the airline and also, if necessary, with the airport as well as in the case of international flights with the nearby embassy or consulate to wherever the destination is. final, as well as the countries involved in flight stopovers. In this sense, it is useful to review the International Map of the current restrictions of each country.