Ukraine: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

Exchange cash into local currency outside larger urban areas

Local currency / ISO Code

Hrywna UAH

Further Information

Import local currency
up to UAH 3000.00; must be declared

Import foreign currency
up to USD 15'000.00; must be declared

Export local currency
up to UAH 10'000.00; must be declared

Export foreign currency
limited to amounts imported and declared (minus exchange)

Credit cards

Payment by credit card is relatively common. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Use credit card with caution. Unauthorized use is widespread.

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Useful tips from our experts:

Travelers are advised not to proceed beyond major cities without sufficient cash.
ATM cash withdrawals outside bigger communities or cities may not be available.
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
The declaration form must be kept until final departure.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
For reasons of safety, it is advisable not to exchange cash over the amount needed immediately.
Euros are preferred when using foreign currency to exchange for local currency (especially outside the cities).

Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 1h

National language

Official language

Ukrainian

Language capabilities

English and German

Capital

Kiev (Kyïv)

Country code for calling Switzerland

8 (wait for dialing tone) 10 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Kyiv, vul. Kozyatynska 12
Tel. +380 44 281 61 28

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 13.00 h and 14.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

8.00/9.00 - 18.00/19.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Driving

Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals.
Minimum age for car rentals: 25 (varies by rental company).
International green insurance card mandatory.
CH sticker, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.

Health situation

Do not drink tap water.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.
Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
Avoid nighttime driving.
Si consiglia di rispettare le abituali misure precauzionali contro la microcriminalità.
Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.
An exclusion zone stretches 30 km around Chernobyl.

Special legal regulations

Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

Travel advice for Ukraine.