Users' questions

Do I need visa from Ukraine to Poland?

Do I need visa from Ukraine to Poland?

Visas are required for citizens of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Since December of 2007, Poland has been a member of the Schengen Agreement. For the whole territory of the Schengen Agreement, there is no passport control at the borders.

Does Ukraine need visa for Europe?

Will Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Europe? No, Ukrainians will not need a visa to travel to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. Ukrainians will maintain their visa-free privileges when visiting other European destinations for tourism, business or transit.

Can I travel to Schengen countries with Ukraine visa?

Additionally, Ukrainian citizens were granted visa-free travel to the Schengen Area in 2017, for travel of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Although Ukrainians do not currently need a visa for visits under 90 days to Schengen Area countries, this will soon change.

Can Ukrainian travel to Europe without visa?

The European Union and EU Council announced the visa liberalization for Ukrainian citizens on May 11, 2017, allowing them to travel to any EU member state without undergoing visa requirements. Moreover, Ukrainians were granted the right to travel to the EU for 90 days in any 180 days period.

Is there a hard border between Poland and Ukraine?

Poland and Ukraine have confirmed the border on 18 May 1992. It is the longest of Polish eastern borders. The border became much more open compared to the Soviet times, when despite being part of the Eastern Bloc, crossing was very difficult.

Does Ukraine want to join EU?

On 1 January 2016, Ukraine joined the DCFTA with the EU. As of January 2021, Ukraine is preparing to formally apply for EU membership in 2024, in order to join the European Union in the 2030s.

Is Poland a Schengen country?

The 26 Schengen countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Can I enter Ukraine with EU residency?

Unfortunately, Ukraine is not a part of that treaty, and while there are a few countries in the world that accept a Schengen visa, Ukraine is not one of them. As a result, you need to apply for a visa before you leave for Ukraine.

How do I get a Polish passport?

To apply for a Polish passport you need to be a citizen of Poland. You also need to have your birth certificate registered in Poland and you need to have a PESEL number (a Polish identification number similar to the US Social Security number).

Can I travel to Portugal with Ukrainian passport?

Portugal tourist visa from Ukraine Most visitors from Ukraine will not be allowed to travel to Portugal. No quarantine is required.

Can a Polish citizen get a visa into Ukraine?

From 1 July 2019, Polish citizens are eligible for e-visas for Kaliningrad oblast. Arrival through checkpoints on uncontrolled part of Russia–Ukraine border are against Ukrainian law, visitors will not be able to proceed further into Ukraine.

Are there any visa free countries for Ukraine?

From June 11, 2017, Schengen visas for citizens of Ukraine with biometric passports have been canceled. Five European countries: Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia have a visa-free regime with Ukraine (entry is possible for up to 30 days upon presentation of a passport (to Macedonia and Montenegro – up to 90 days).

Do you need a visa to travel to Poland?

A Polish identity card is valid for travel to most European countries. Visa requirements for Polish citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Poland.

How many countries can Ukrainian citizens travel to?

As of 1 October 2019, Ukrainian citizens with biometric Ukrainian passports had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 126 countries and territories, thus ranking the Ukrainian passport 43rd in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.