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Ukraine's government approves visa-free travel agreement with Peru

Citizens of Peru will enjoy visa-free entry into Ukraine.

19:59, 02.06.2021

Two new visa-free destinations to become available to Ukrainians as of March 1

In addition, Georgia is re-opening its borders for Ukrainians.

14:59, 28.02.2021

EU borders remain closed for tourists – statement

At the same time, the unhindered flow of goods and services within the Single Market must be ensured.

14:00, 26.02.2021

Ukrainian passport in world's TOP 30 in terms of mobility

Ukrainians are able to visit 46 countries with no visas required.

09:00, 08.01.2021

No threat to Ukraine-EU visa-free travel, Dutch envoy assures

Having an opportunity to travel to the EU by a simplified procedure is very important for Ukrainians, the diplomat believes.

11:55, 06.01.2021

Foreign minister speaks on when EU may open borders for Ukrainians

The timing for the reopening of the Schengen Zone borders for Ukrainian citizens is not related to the issue of coronavirus vaccination.

14:50, 07.12.2020

Deputy PM: No threat to visa-free travel with EU over "constitutional crisis" in Ukraine

Stefanishyna is convinced "the government provides an adequate response to this challenge."

15:40, 25.11.2020

Cabinet approves draft visa-free agreement with Indonesia

The decision was made without debates.

15:55, 18.11.2020

Kuleba: EU not discussing option to ease quarantine-related entry rules for Ukrainians

All efforts there are aimed at combating the pandemic.

13:25, 05.11.2020

Head of EU Delegation Maasikas: Trust in anti-corruption agencies needs to be restored fast

The ambassador says the Ukrainian people deserve visa-free travel.

16:20, 31.10.2020

Journalist on possible suspension of visa-free travel for Ukraine over CCU's ruling: "Premature speculation"

Delayed payout of macro-financial assistance is more likely, he believes.

16:45, 29.10.2020

Ukrainian president says there's no threat to EU visa-free travel

Ukraine has made tangible progress in implementing the Association Agreement with the EU.

14:50, 20.10.2020

EU to open borders for Ukrainians by late spring 2021, German envoy says

The German envoy suggests Ukrainians may expect to spend their vacation in Europe next summer.

15:40, 16.10.2020

Zelensky: European partners assure there's no threat to visa-free travel

Ukrainian tourists will be able to travel to EU countries as soon as the "epidemic situation allows."

23:30, 06.10.2020

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EU envoy comments on threat to EU's revising visa-free travel with Ukraine

It is the European Commission that has the final say.

11:15, 23.09.2020

No grounds for EU's revising visa-free travel with Ukraine – MFA

She says Kyiv always listens to international partners' opinion.

12:57, 22.09.2020

Zelensky reacts to row over SAPO chief selection

The president said he "carefully read" what the Western partners had said about the parliament decision.

16:55, 18.09.2020

PM Shmyhal: No threat of Ukraine being stripped of visa-free travel rights in EU

Ukraine might lose the visa-free travel privilege for its citizens over the situation around the appointment of a new head of the Special Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office, earlier reports claimed.

15:15, 18.09.2020

No threat to visa-free travel with EU – FM Kuleba

There will always be someone trying to hamper Ukraine's European integration efforts.

13:00, 15.09.2020

Ukraine starts issuing e-visas to nationals of three countries

As of now, there are 45 e-visa eligible countries.

10:20, 14.08.2020

Zelensky cancels visas for tourists from China until Jan 31, 2021

The new rules will be effective from August 1, 2020.

13:40, 28.07.2020

Zelensky lifts visa requirements for citizens of six countries

Decree No. 289/2020 of July 21 has been posted on the presidential website.

15:20, 22.07.2020

Over half of Ukrainians consider themselves Europeans – poll

To a question "Do you consider yourself a European?", 43.3% of respondents said "yes, definitely" and another 14% responded "yes, rather".

16:00, 22.06.2020

Zelensky offers to grant visa-free travel to citizens of China, some other countries

Ukraine should compete for tourists, president believes.

21:20, 04.06.2020

EU not to revise conditions of visa-free travel with Ukraine

The visa-free travel issue is not connected with the epidemic developments.

12:40, 15.05.2020

Poland ups entry denials to Ukrainians by 25% in 2019

Failure to confirm trip purpose and low cash are among the main reasons for border stops.

13:40, 03.02.2020

Brexit: Ukraine introduces temporary visa-free travel for UK citizens

The UK is leaving the European Union on January 31, 2020.

13:44, 30.01.2020

RFE/RL: Ukraine was sixth-biggest climber in visa-free travel gains over past decade

Ukraine ranks 43rd among 199 countries featured in the latest edition of the yearly Henley Passport Index.

22:22, 08.01.2020

Prystaiko on MFA's work in 2019: Key task to defend peace on Ukraine's terms

It's about peace in a united and indivisible Ukraine, whose borders are defined by internationally recognized borders.

22:00, 30.12.2019

Ukraine approves visa-free regime with Colombia, Equador

Ukrainians will be able to stay in both countries without visas for 90 days within a 180-day period.

14:40, 25.12.2019

Visa free travel between Ukraine and North Macedonia effective from Dec 22

The duration of stay should not exceed 90 days for each 180-day period.

20:59, 22.12.2019

Ukraine, Mongolia sign agreement to cancel visas

Ukrainians will be able to stay in Mongolia for up to 90 days within 180 days.

12:15, 09.11.2019

Ukraine's Cabinet wants to sign visa-free deals with another 14 states

Respective negotiations with the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, Canada, Japan, Australia and others will be completed in 2020.

16:59, 30.09.2019

Ukraine signs visa-free travel deal with Ecuador

14:00, 26.09.2019

Ukraine, Colombia sign visa-free agreement

The foreign ministers sealed the agreement on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

14:20, 25.09.2019

Germany's Foreign Office denies accepting Donbas residents' Russian passports for issuing visas

The German authorities stress that citizens living in the occupied territory may apply for Ukrainian-issued biometric passports for visa-free travel.

01:59, 25.09.2019

Estonia's FM: Not possible to lift visa-free rules for Ukrainians – media

Reinsalu says it is not in Estonia's interests.

10:00, 12.09.2019

Ukraine ranks 44th in updated 2019 Henley Passport Index

In the previous quarter, Ukraine ranked 40th with visa-free travel to 128 countries.

11:00, 02.07.2019

Two years of visa-free travel: Ukraine-EU passenger traffic by rail up tenfold

Since year-start, 374,000 passengers have already traveled to EU countries and back using railway transportation services.

23:45, 11.06.2019

Ukraine, Mexico on final stage of visa-free travel talks – MFA

For the first time in history, full-scale talks on consular issues were held between Ukraine and Mexico on May 27.

12:22, 28.05.2019

Over 2.5 million Ukrainians already traveled to EU visa-free: Poroshenko

The number of countries allowing visa free trips to Ukrainians has also been growing.

21:40, 12.05.2019

Starting today, Ukrainians allowed visa-free travel to Thailand

For a tourist trip, they only need a valid passport.

12:40, 14.04.2019

Diplomat comments on EU visa-free travel prospects for Ukraine following elections

The diplomat has noted that visa-free travel is not tied to the results of the presidential vote.

20:15, 08.04.2019

Ukraine ranks 40th in 2019 Henley Passport Index

Ukraine shares the 40th line with Nicaragua and Tuvalu with visa-free travel to 128 countries.

11:32, 26.03.2019

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Thailand cancels visas for Ukrainians from April 14

The visa-free regime is applicable to visits for up to 30 days.

22:57, 21.03.2019

Ukraine, Georgia citizens may use ID cards to freely visit both countries as of March 1

The relevant agreement between the governments of Ukraine and Georgia entered into force.

12:14, 01.03.2019

Canceling visa-free travel with Israel on table if rights of Ukrainians systemically violated – MFA Ukraine

On February 15, some 140 Ukrainians were held for hours at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport.

21:00, 28.02.2019

Independent Orthodox church emerged in Ukraine thanks to feat of Heavenly Hundred Heroes – Metropolitan Epifaniy

The top cleric spoke during a memorial service at Kyiv's St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral remembering those who perished during the Revolution of Dignity.

14:00, 20.02.2019

Visa-free travel between Ukraine and Uruguay takes effect from Feb 15

Ukrainian citizens are allowed to stay in Uruguay for three months without visa.

23:27, 24.01.2019

Ukraine climbs another three spots in Passport Index

As of late 2018, Ukraine ranked 41 in the list, while Ukrainians are allowed visa-free travel to 128 countries.

11:55, 08.01.2019