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Traveling to Ukraine? Land Connected.

Ukraine is under active war, and this page is practical information only for people who must travel there — it is not a recommendation to visit. Many governments advise against all travel to Ukraine, and conditions change quickly. If you do travel, check your government's current advice, your insurance position and the latest entry and curfew rules before you go, and install your CGOO eSIM before you travel so you have data from the moment you arrive.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy video, navigation and hotspot use.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Kyiv: Saint Sophia Cathedral and the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, both UNESCO-listed, and the Dnipro riverfront — check current access and restrictions before visiting any site.
  • Lviv: the old town's squares, coffee houses and churches, a UNESCO-listed centre that is a base for western Ukraine.
  • Odesa: the Black Sea port city, the Potemkin Steps and the historic centre — conditions and access here change with the security situation.
  • The Carpathians: mountain towns, hiking trails and wooden churches in the west of the country, around Yaremche and Vorokhta.
  • Kamianets-Podilskyi: the fortress above the Smotrych river canyon, one of the country's best-known historic towns.

Getting Around

  • Getting in: civilian flights to Ukraine are suspended, so travellers arrive overland — by train or bus from neighbouring countries, most commonly Poland, or by train from elsewhere in Europe. Check the latest border and route information before you book.
  • Trains: Ukrainian Railways runs long-distance trains between Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa and other major cities, with tickets sold online and at stations; delays and timetable changes are common.
  • Ride-hailing — Uber, Bolt and Uklon: all three operate in Kyiv, Lviv and other large cities, with English-language interfaces and card payment in the apps. App-based ordering is the most predictable option, with the price fixed in advance.
  • Curfews: curfews apply in cities and regions and restrict movement at night — the hours differ by region and change, so check the current rules for where you are and plan evening travel around them.

Safety and Practical Tips

Ukraine is at war: missile and drone strikes occur across the country, including in cities far from the front line, and air-raid alerts are frequent. Many governments advise against all travel to Ukraine, and travel insurance may not cover trips made against official advice — check your policy before you go.

If you are in Ukraine, follow local authorities' instructions during air-raid alerts, know the location of the nearest shelter, keep your documents and phone charged, and avoid military sites, checkpoints photography and any travel near the front line or the border with Belarus and Russia.

Entry and Visa

Visa rules depend on your passport. Many nationalities can enter Ukraine visa-free for short stays, while others need a visa arranged in advance. Rules, border procedures and document checks change during wartime, so confirm the latest requirements for your passport and your exact route before you travel, and make sure your passport is valid for your whole trip.

Weather and Climate

  • Kyiv: continental seasons — January averages around -4°C, July around 20°C, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.
  • Lviv and the west: slightly milder and wetter than the capital — January around -3°C, July around 19°C, with rain possible in any month.
  • Odesa and the Black Sea coast: the mildest winters in the country — January around 0°C, July around 23°C, with hot, sunny summers.
  • The Carpathians: cooler and wetter than the lowlands, with snow in the mountains from late autumn into spring and cool summers at altitude.

Money and Payments

  • Currency and cards: Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH). Cards are widely accepted in cities, hotels, restaurants and transport; cash is still useful in smaller towns, markets and some taxis.
  • Cash as backup: keep some hryvnia on hand — power and network disruptions can take card terminals offline, and some smaller places are cash-only.
  • Wise: a Wise card works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted, which covers most card payments in Ukrainian cities.
  • ATMs: widely available in cities; use bank ATMs indoors where possible and avoid standalone machines in quiet areas at night.