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Green Zone - Moderate Risk (Medical Evacuation, Crisis Response & Personal Accident Insurance is widely Available)

ORANGE Zone - Significant RisK (Medical Evacuation, Crisis Response & Personal Accident Insurance is Available)

Red Zone - Extreme Risk (Medical Evacuation, Crisis Response & Personal Accident Insurance is Available With Restrictions)

Exclusion Zone - Occupied Territories AFTER 24/02/2022 (MEDICAL Evacuation, Crisis Response & Personal Accident Insurance is Not Available).

Exclusion Zone - Occupied Territories BEFORE 24/02/2022 (Medical Evacuation, Crisis Response & Personal Accident Insurance is Not Available)

Country Profile

Since February 24, 2022, Ukraine has been under martial law and a nationwide state of emergency due to the ongoing armed conflict. While civilian flights to, from, and over Ukraine are banned, land border crossings with neighbouring countries such as Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova remain operational. Despite these access points, most governments strongly advise against travel to Ukraine due to heightened safety risks. Foreign nationals can still enter and exit the country for purposes like work, volunteering, or tourism, but they face significant dangers, including aerial and hybrid warfare attacks on major cities like the capital, Kyiv. Travellers are urged to take robust precautions, including securing specialised travel risk insurance that covers medical evacuation and on-the-ground treatment. Although international travel is permitted by Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visitors must be fully aware of the severe risks and adopt effective mitigation strategies.

  • Area

    603,550 sq km

  • Population

    43.8 million

  • Capital

    Kyiv

  • Currency

    Hryvnia (UAH)

  • Visa Requirement

    As a British citizen, you can enter Ukraine without a visa for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

  • Major Urban Areas

    Kharkiv (1.421 million), Odesa (1.008 million), Dnipropetrovsk (942,000), Donetsk (888,000)

  • Languages

    Ukrainian (official), Russian, Other minority languages

  • Time Zone

    UTC+2 (Standard Time), Daylight saving time: +1 hour (begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October)

  • President

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy (since May 20, 2019)

  • Driving Side

    Right

  • Calling Code

    +380

  • Electrical Plug Types

    Type C and Type F

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We handle Medical Situations Differently

SPS offers 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of medical services, including medical triage, telemedical consultations, trauma counseling, case management, in-patient care, and medical evacuation. Whether you need immediate remote advice, assistance with scheduling appointments, or expert oversight for in-patient or out-patient care, our qualified professionals are here to support you at every step. This service ensures you have expert guidance and resources available whenever and wherever you need them.