Romania→Ukraine
Romania to Ukraine
What should I do before I travel?
Check your Romanian passport expiry date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after your planned date of entry to Ukraine.
Arrange travel insurance before departure: travel insurance is a condition of entry to Ukraine and you must have it for your stay.
Be prepared to show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay if asked by border officials.
What happens at the border?
A passport is the accepted travel document for entry to Ukraine for Romanian travellers on this route.
No vaccinations are required or recommended for travel from Romania to Ukraine.
Romanian citizens may enter Ukraine without a visa for stays of up to 90 days; if you expect to stay longer than 90 days you will need to obtain a visa.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on arrival for short tourist stays.
Ukraine maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania, so any required applications can be made while you remain in Romania.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Ukraine as a Romanian?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter Ukraine for tourist stays of up to 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid for?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of entry into Ukraine.
Can I use an ID card instead of a passport?
A passport is the accepted travel document for entry to Ukraine on this route.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Ukraine?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Ukraine and you must have it for your stay.
Will I need to prove I have enough money at the border?
Border officers may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay in Ukraine.
Do I have to register or fill an entry card when I arrive in Ukraine?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for Romanian tourists on short stays in Ukraine.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 3 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Sufficient Money for the Stay
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Ukraine — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
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