The procedure for crossing the Russian border by citizens of Ukraine

Crossing the Russia-Ukraine border by train

The following can enter Ukraine:

• Citizens of the country.
• Persons with a document confirming the right to permanent residence in the country.
• Refugees who have documented their status.
• Close relatives.
• Students of Ukrainian educational institutions.
• Transit passengers for a period of no more than 48 hours.
• Citizens of Russia who have invitations.

Thus, the Russian-Ukrainian border is open to the above categories of Russian citizens who have provided documentary evidence of their declared status.

If you do not fall into one of the categories that give you the right to enter the country, you should not plan a trip.

Lists of categories of persons entitled to cross the Russian-Ukrainian border during the period of imposed restrictions are posted on the official websites of the border services.

Russians working in Square are allowed through with a special permit issued to the Ukrainian employer.

There are currently no direct flights between the countries.

You can get from Moscow to Kyiv, Kharkov, Lvov, Odessa, Dnieper only with a transfer, for example, in Minsk.

Will the Russian-Ukrainian border open in February 2021?

The increase in incidence is forcing the authorities to extend restrictions on entry into the country. The lockdown was introduced to prevent a critical increase in the number of coronavirus cases.

Quarantine measures have been introduced since January 8, 2021, but they are not as strict as they were in the spring of 2021. The interests of the economy and business are taken into account to a greater extent.

Quarantine restrictions at the beginning of 2021 included:

• Catering operating hours are “takeaway”.
• Closing of some shopping centers.
• Prohibition of mass events.
• Distance learning in universities and schools.

Kyiv has not yet started vaccination. According to Prime Minister Denis Shmygal, the start of the population immunization campaign has been postponed to February.

The exact date of vaccination has not yet been announced.

First of all, doctors working with Covid-infected people, military personnel, and the elderly in places of collective residence will receive vaccinations.

The second phase of vaccination is scheduled for March. It will include other health workers, social workers, transport workers, pensioners, teachers, and police. Ukraine will most likely use the American Moderna vaccine or the Chinese Sinovac vaccine.

Citizens of the country and close relatives with a residence permit can currently freely enter the territory of Ukraine. All categories, as well as foreign citizens, are required to comply with quarantine measures.

Self-isolation has been lifted for Russians coming to Ukraine.

When crossing the Russian-Ukrainian border, you must present a negative Covid test, which was taken no earlier than 72 hours before arrival. If there is no PCR test, you need to undergo examination within 3 days.

Applying for a visa to Russia: nuances and features

According to the new laws, after January 1, 2021, travel to Russia for Ukrainians will be the same as for other citizens of the CIS countries. In addition, at the beginning of 2021, there were also some changes in Russia’s migration policy that affect foreigners intending to stay in the country for more than 90 days. Now for a long stay you will have to obtain a visa to Russia. The following can apply for a visa to Russia:

• applicants and students;
• workers;
• persons who are planning to immigrate to their relatives;
• other applicants who, for one reason or another, intend to stay on the territory of the Russian Federation for more than 3 months in each half-year.

You can only obtain a visa to Russia through the country’s consulate, which is located on the territory of Ukraine, in Kiev. To do this, you will need to fill out a special electronic form. After that, contact the consular department of the embassy and sign up to submit documents.

Documents for a Russian visa: requirements

To apply, you will need the basic Russian visa documents listed above.

Requirements for some documents:

• The form is filled out in one of 22 possible languages, including Russian. When filling out, in the “Country” and “Institution to which the application is submitted” fields, you must mention “Ukraine” and “Russian Embassy in Ukraine”, respectively. You should also pay attention to the “Date of submission of documents” field. Despite the fact that you indicate a specific date, registration for filing will be carried out only by phone or e-mail of the consulate.
• It is allowed to submit both color and black and white photographs of the specified size. In the photo you should be shown without sunglasses and a hat, unless it is a mandatory attribute of your religion.
• A diplomatic, official, or ordinary passport must be valid and recognized by the Russian Federation. The passport must not contain any errors, corrections or suspicious entries, so as not to raise doubts among embassy staff. Each passport, not counting diplomatic and official ones, is kept by the consulate employees for the entire time it takes to consider your application and obtain a visa to Russia.

In addition to the basic documents, you may also need invitations, which are required for some types of visas. Such invitation letters are issued by your business partners, meeting organizers, employers and other inviting individuals in one of the branches of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation. You can find out in more detail about the documents and the requirements that apply to them during a consultation with the Tour-Partner company. We will be happy to help you prepare all the necessary documents and answer all your questions.

Types of visas

Before you prepare your documents and prepare for your trip, you should also decide on the type of visa you need. Depending on the purpose of your trip, there are several types of visas to Russia:

• Tourist visa - for travel for the purpose of recreation and treatment.
• Business visa – for meeting with business partners, attending exhibitions, conferences and other business events.
• Private visa (or guest) - for visiting relatives and friends living in the Russian Federation.
• Work visa – for obtaining a permanent job under a contract.
• Study visa - for starting or continuing studies at one of the educational institutions in Russia.
• Transit visa – for crossing the border of the Russian Federation for the purpose of further travel to neighboring countries. For example, through Russia to Belarus.

If you have any doubts about whether you need a visa to Russia or you cannot decide on the type of visa required, then feel free to contact our company. Our staff will assess your specific situation, advise you on the need for a visa and help you decide on its type.

Help from the Tour-Partner company

We offer our clients a range of visa services or individual necessary services. In addition, our specialists will additionally be able to help with obtaining health insurance.

You can find out all the details about the services of the Tour-Partner visa company from the managers by contact phone number.

Processing times and cost of a Russian visa

The Tour Partner company has been helping Ukrainian citizens with obtaining a Russian visa for several years. With our help, you can get a visa within 7 working days. An urgent visa to Russia is issued within 3 days, and the day for submitting documents is not taken into account.

Consideration of your application will begin only after all documents have been submitted and the consular fee has been paid. The cost of a Russian visa depends on the citizenship of the applicant, the urgency of the application, the frequency of entry and the category of the visa. For this price you will receive all the necessary advice and recommendations regarding the registration procedure, assistance in preparing a package of documents and filling out the application form, and much more. You can order a visa now by scheduling a consultation with our company by phone or filling out the order form on this page of the website.

Entry to Ukraine for Russians in 2021

Goods for non-commercial purposes can be imported strictly in a certain quantity:

• Video camera – 1 pc.
• Bicycle – 1 pc.
• Camera – 1 pc.
• Skis – 1 pair
• Mobile phone – 2 pcs.
• Computer – 2 pcs.
• Musical instrument – ​​2 pcs.
• E-book – 2 pcs.

By rail, goods with a total value of 500 euros are allowed to be imported without paying duty, but you must have a receipt from the store with you showing this value. Weight should not be over 50 kg. If the value of imported goods exceeds the specified amount, then a 10% duty is paid on the excess value.

Cash (import and export) – no more than 10 thousand euros.

Import of alcoholic beverages: beer - 5 liters, wine - no more than 2 liters, strong drinks - 1 liter.

Tobacco products: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco. The total weight of these products is 250 g. The restriction on alcohol and tobacco products does not apply to minors, who cannot be registered with this type of product at all.

All law-abiding citizens can visit Ukraine during the film, but it should be taken into account that the countries will be divided into red and green lists, and entry rules will differ significantly for them. But, for milestones without exception, while the coronavirus is “raging” in the world, insurance is required.

In order to freely visit Ukraine, it is necessary to undergo a test for COVID-19, or as an alternative, a 14-day observation period may be offered by the authorities. To control and record the insulation of the house, as well as to obtain the required information, in Ukraine there is an addendum “Diy vdoma”, which is recommended for tourists from the green list and necessary for those who come from countries included in the red category list.

The current list, which includes the countries of the red and green zones, is updated once a week; this must be strictly monitored so as not to get into an unpleasant situation if Russians are planning to enter Ukraine by car.

Today, you can enter the territory of Ukraine through international air travel or by passing through a ground checkpoint.

It is mandatory for both Russians and other foreigners to collect a package of documents in order to be guaranteed not to ruin their vacation in Ukraine:

1. Round-trip tickets will guarantee a return to your homeland.
2. A notarized invitation in the original, if the purpose of the trip is to visit relatives or friends.
3. A tourist voucher or voucher, with confirmation of payment, if the trip is from a tourist organization or the citizen came for treatment at a sanatorium.
4. Reservation of accommodation, in a hostel or hotel, with confirmation of meals on the territory of Ukraine is required.

Do I need an invitation to enter Ukraine in what form, and in what cases is it necessary? If a tourist crosses the border as an individual, the inspectors will require a letter of guarantee, an invitation that will be certified by a notary, and will indicate the purpose of the citizen’s visit, the financial obligations of the traveler directly, the receiving party, as well as the personal data of the receiving citizen of Ukraine.

It is important that confirmation of the solvency of Russians will be required, i.e. have a minimum amount of money in national currency in cash or on a bank card. The specific amount of “financial guarantees” for a traveler depends on the period of stay in the country, as well as on the size of the monthly minimum allowance, which is established in Ukraine on the date of arrival.

All Russians, except children and teenagers under 18 years old, at checkpoints with Ukraine will need to undergo a fingerprint examination.

Previously, it was also necessary to enter information into the migration card, but today this rule has been canceled. Border guards will invite Russians to tell them about the purpose of coming to the “once friendly country,” confirm all documents, and undergo a short personal interview.

Due to the difficult military situation between Ukraine and Russia, entry into Ukraine in 2021 for Russians aged 16-60 is subject to particularly thorough screening and verification.

Rules and documents for entry into Ukraine in 2021 and 2021

For “red” countries from which foreigners come to the country, certain rules apply. Based on the relevant legislation, when crossing the Ukrainian checkpoint, tourists will be asked to take out a mandatory health insurance policy that covers the disease COVID-19. This is necessary: ​​if a citizen on the territory of Ukraine gets sick with coronavirus, the country will not be obliged to treat him from the state budget.

Self-isolation upon arrival is required for a period of 14 days. This can be done at home or in a specialized medical facility. When isolating at home, you will need to install a special application. In Ukraine, those who are sick or undergoing observation in medical institutions will be offered high-quality care. Also, visitors from countries with a small number of cases will be asked to take a PCR test.

In this case, medical insurance covering the disease “COVID-19” is required, and tourists will also be offered an appropriate test. But, if we are talking about countries with a low level of spread of the disease, this will not be a mandatory, but a recommended condition.

In 2021, PSU inspectors will not allow persons of foreign citizenship to pass if they do not have the required form of insurance. The medical list must include expenses for the treatment of coronavirus.

The only ones who may not comply with the prescribed rules for entry into Ukraine for Russian citizens, there is no need to undergo all the necessary quarantine measures, are transit transportation through the territory of Ukraine. This opportunity appeared for foreign citizens relatively recently. In order not to undergo a mandatory coronavirus test, transit travelers are required to leave the country no later than 2 days.

Let us remind you that a strict lockdown began to operate in the country on January 8. It was decided that Ukraine will return to the previous regime of restrictions from January 24.

The main purpose of the adopted restrictions was to contain the outbreak of disease. In this regard, it was necessary to restrict the movement of people.

Most likely, lighter restrictions and adaptive quarantine will last until March 31.

• If a citizen of Ukraine sends an invitation to a citizen of Russia, the second has the right to enter the country without any restrictions.
• The rule also applies to those citizens who have registered employment.
• Russian citizens can visit Ukraine in the event of death or illness of close relatives.
• If a citizen has a residence permit, he also has the right to visit the country.

Please note that other categories of citizens can visit the country, but in this case a thorough check will be carried out at the checkpoint.

Thus, the rules for entering Ukraine in 2021 have not changed. Russians who need to enter the country can still do so if they have all the necessary documents.

Please also note that there is a special requirement for travel insurance with coronavirus coverage. It must be properly formatted and contain the statement “covers the risks of COVID-19.”

Obtaining a residence permit

If you expect to come to Russia for a long time and find a permanent job, you will have to obtain a residence permit. The next stage is obtaining a temporary residence permit.

A temporary residence permit confirms the right of a Ukrainian to temporarily stay on the territory of the Russian Federation. In this case, a mark is placed in the passport or a written confirmation of the right of residence is issued if documents are missing (for refugees, for example).

The maximum period for which a permit can be issued is three years. A temporary residence permit for citizens of Ukraine is issued within the established quota for the reception of foreigners.

You have the right to be issued a temporary residence permit, regardless of the quota, if:

• Previously, they were a citizen of the USSR, born in Russia or the RSFSR.
• You are a disabled citizen, and your children live in Russia.
• You have disabled parents living in the Russian Federation.
• You are married to a Russian citizen permanently residing in the country.
• You entered military service.
• They invested a certain amount into the Russian economy and opened their own business.
• Your child was born in Russia and has Russian citizenship.

There are other preferential categories, for example, migrants under the State program, refugees.

An application for a residence permit must be submitted to the Consular Section. If the permit is canceled for any reason, you can apply for a new one only after a year.

Documents required for registration

• Application for a temporary residence permit - two copies. To be completed personally in black or blue ink. .
• 2 photographs 35x45 mm, color or black and white, clear face, full face, without headdress. If there is no ID - 3 photos.
• Passport or other identification document.
• Certificate of no criminal record (from 14 years of age).

• A medical certificate confirming the absence of dangerous diseases in accordance with the approved list, the absence of drug addiction and HIV infection.

• Certificate of proficiency in Russian language. Not required for persons over 60 years of age. Diplomas and certificates of education.

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— Citizens of Ukraine;

— Persons who are not citizens of Ukraine (while permanently residing in Ukraine);

— Citizens with refugee status;

— Persons who come from the list of favorable and unfavorable countries regarding the situation with COVID-19 (for them we will further tell you about the conditions of entry).

For citizens who come from the list of “green” countries, it is not necessary to take the test.

Persons arriving from the “red” list can take a coronavirus test in order not to undergo self-isolation. If the PCR test is negative, the citizen is released from quarantine.

The topic of trips to Ukraine is actively discussed on social networks. People share important information about crossing the border.

• You can get from Moscow to Ukraine through Nekhoteevka: by bus to Belgorod, from Belgorod by taxi to the checkpoint.
• Documents and belongings are inspected at the Russian border. This whole procedure is not quick, since there is a long line at the checkpoint, and the elderly and disabled are allowed out of line.
• In the neutral zone you can take a taxi or a social bus. It is better to take a taxi, since the bus check takes a very long time. There are plenty of taxi drivers, but they leave quickly.
• Checking things and documents at the Ukrainian border lasts about two hours.
• At the exit, all passengers are met by police officers who check whether you have installed the application for tracking self-isolation, it was mentioned above in the article.
• It is best to arrive at the border around 7:00, there is no queue at this time. If you get to the shift change at 8:00, you can wait a very long time.
• Many Russian citizens are being sent back at the Russian border, including due to inconsistencies in the COVID-19 certificate. People who did not have printed documents were not allowed through. Therefore, be sure to print out your insurance policy. In some cases they may make concessions and ask to print it, but sometimes they just unroll it.
• Citizens of Ukraine are allowed through quickly; there is a separate queue for them. All you need is a migration card and a passport.

At the moment, the borders of Russia and Ukraine officially remain closed. More recently, representatives of the governments of both countries were talking about the fact that transport links between the two states would be resumed at the end of November - beginning of December 2021, but the current epidemiological situation continues to make adjustments.

Mandatory self-isolation has been lifted for Russians traveling to Ukraine, while stricter entry rules apply for other foreigners. Immediately after crossing the borders or no later than 48 hours before arriving in the country, a citizen must be tested for Covid, or he will be placed under observation. A foreigner also needs to install the “Diy at Home” application on his mobile phone.

Travel to the territory of Ukraine from Russia in 2021 is visa-free and is available if the following rules are met:

1. It is mandatory to have an insurance policy for those arriving from countries belonging to the “green zone”. Russia is among them. The policy must be issued by a Ukrainian company or a foreign company that has a representative office. He must cover the costs associated with treatment of COVID-19, with observation, during the entire period of stay in Ukraine.
2. International passport.
3. Confirmation from the bank that the visitor has the amount established by the Ukrainian authorities in his account: at least 20 subsistence minimums (2,118 hryvnia as of November 2021).
4. Return ticket.

The only document that was not on the list was medical insurance that guarantees payment for treatment of COVID-19.

The complex political situation was compounded by sanitary and epidemiological problems. Therefore, without the appropriate documents established by the rules of the Ukrainian side, it is impossible to travel to the territory of Ukraine.

Upon arrival in Ukraine, regardless of citizenship, you must install the Vdoma .

The application can be installed on any phone number , but this application only works in Ukraine.

Home application monitors your geolocation and sends messages to which you must respond and take a photo.

Those who took a PCR test for Covid-19 no later than 48 hours before arriving in Ukraine do not have to install the “Vdoma” . The test must be done in a certified laboratory.

If you arrived in Ukraine without a test, you must install the “At Home” application, take a test for Covid-19 , and after receiving it, upload the test result to the application, which will remove all restrictions on movement around the country. You must self-isolate until you receive your test results.

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Russians do not need a visa to enter Ukraine - there is a visa-free regime between the countries.

Resident card

This document is issued for a period of three to five years. It gives more rights to its owner. You will be able to move freely throughout the territory of the Russian Federation without being tied to a specific region, and will receive the right to medical care and education.

You will not be able to participate in elections and hold positions in the civil service or in state security agencies, but otherwise your rights will be practically equal to the rights of citizens of the Russian Federation.

To obtain a residence permit, you need to live in Russia for a year or more. You can apply for a residence permit if you:

• You have a temporary residence permit, you are over 18 years old, you have lived in Russia for a year or more.
• Qualified specialist.
• Participant of the State program for migrants.
• Refugee.
• Incapacitated and under the care of a Russian citizen or a person who has a residence permit.

Most often, persons from the first category apply for a residence permit. We advise you to start your efforts six months before the temporary residence permit expires, and no later than two and a half years after its issuance.

An application for a residence permit is submitted to local migration service offices in person by the applicant. You need to prepare a set of papers for submission. Usually the registration period is six months; for privileged categories of citizens there is an accelerated procedure for considering the application.

List of papers

Here is a list of documents that will be required for registration:

• Application in two copies. Filled out by hand or electronically on the migration service website. .
• Four passport-sized photographs.
• Passport or other identification document.
• Confirmation of payment of state duty.

• Temporary residence permit stamp.
• Bank statements or a copy of your tax return showing you have enough money to live on.
• A certificate from a medical institution stating that you are not infected and are not a drug addict.
• Certificate of fluency in Russian.
• For children - birth certificate. From the age of 14, a child must give consent to live in Russia.

If some of your documents are issued in Ukrainian, they must be translated into Russian and the translation certified by a notary.

How many days can you stay in Ukraine?

According to the legislation of the neighboring country, citizens of the Russian Federation can stay on the territory of Ukraine for a maximum of 90 days within 180 days from the date of first entry.

The first thing a Russian needs to have to travel to Ukraine is a Russian passport. You won't be able to travel with a general passport. Ukrainian border guards may also require other documents - see the full list below. To guarantee entry into the territory of a neighboring state, we recommend collecting the entire package of documents and taking the required amount of money.

List of documents:

1. Guarantee of return to Russia (return ticket);

2. Paid tourist package (voucher), if you are traveling from a travel agency or for treatment;

3. Reservation of accommodation and/or confirmation of paid meals in Ukraine;

4. Notarized invitation (original) - if you are going on a private visit, for example, to friends or family.

A guarantee letter of invitation is issued by an individual in Ukraine. The invitation must be certified by a notary and the original sent to Russia. The document states:

• information about the receiving party;
• financial obligations of the host party;
• data of the foreigner;
• purpose of visiting Ukraine.

a copy of the inviting person’s passport is required at the border.

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5. Confirmation of solvency

To enter a neighboring state, foreigners and stateless persons must have a certain amount of money—financial security. The amount of financial support depends on the number of days of stay in Ukraine and on the cost of living accepted in the country at the time of the trip.

It is worth considering that the cost of living in Ukraine changes several times a year (the next increase is in July and December 2021).

Living wage in Ukraine in 2021

Financial support is calculated using the formula:

FO = ((20 x minimum cost of living): 30) x (number of days +5)

Thus, the required amount for an adult for 7 days:

((20×2189 hryvnia): 30) x (7+5) = 17,512 hryvnia, or 46,225 rubles. It is better to have a little more money to be sure to cross the border.

Solvency can be confirmed by presenting cash in any currency (dollars, euros or hryvnia), or a bank account certificate certified by the bank. If you do not have the required amount of money, entry may be denied.

Foreign tourists on a cruise, diplomats, ship crew members, and children under 18 do not need to prove their solvency. Also, those who have a guarantee letter of invitation do not need financial security, since in it the receiving party bears all costs.

Entry into the territory of the Russian Federation for a long-term period

In 2021, there are several options for entry into the territory of the Russian Federation for citizens of Ukraine:

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From November 26 to December 26, 2021, martial law was in effect in Ukraine. At this time, a ban was announced on entry into the country for male Russians from 16 to 60 years old. Now the ban has already been lifted, but Ukrainian border guards continue to pay increased attention to Russian men. First of all, on “men of strong physique traveling to Ukraine alone or in small groups.” If you are traveling alone and meet the specified age, we recommend that you carefully prepare for crossing the border and have all the necessary documents on hand.

To cross the border with Ukraine, a child over 14 years old must have a foreign passport. A child under 14 years of age can be included in the parents’ international passport (in old-style passports) or have their own international passport. A minor can enter Ukraine accompanied by an adult - a parent, guardian or third party who is responsible for him. If a child is traveling alone, then he needs to have a notarized consent (original) from a parent (if possible, from both) or a guardian. The document must indicate the country of destination (Ukraine) and travel dates.

All foreigners and stateless persons, except children under 18 years of age, at the Ukrainian border must undergo the procedure of recording biometric data - submit 10 fingerprints. Those who cross the border on a train are required to provide one fingerprint. Previously, it was required to fill out a migration card, but this has now been canceled. Ukrainian border guards may ask in detail about the purpose of the trip and ask to show supporting documents - this is called an interview. Men aged 16 to 60 are interrogated especially strictly.

Russians can get to Crimea in several ways: by car, by train or by plane. The most important thing is that you need to enter the peninsula and return home through Russian territory. This will avoid problems with Ukrainian border guards.

If you go to Crimea from Russia and then try to cross the border with Ukraine, this will be considered a violation of Ukrainian law. According to Ukrainian rules, entry into Crimea is only possible from the territory of Ukraine and through certain checkpoints. To do this you need to obtain special permission. At the checkpoint, the tourist’s passport is marked with appropriate marks. The absence of a stamp at the border control from Crimea will mean that the citizen has violated the accepted entry procedure. This may result in administrative punishment in the form of a fine or imprisonment for up to 15 days, or even criminal prosecution.

The spread of coronavirus infection continues - in December the number of confirmed cases of infection increased from 9,500 to 12,000 people. The number of deaths has increased by one and a half times. Ukraine ranks tenth in the world in terms of the rate of spread of COVID-19.

The largest number of infected patients were identified in Kyiv, Kharkov and Dnepropetrovsk regions.

Today the following are allowed to enter Ukraine:

• persons with Ukrainian citizenship;
• citizens who have a mark of permanent residence on the territory of Ukraine;
• refugees with appropriate official status;
• close relatives;
• students of Ukrainian educational institutions;
• people crossing the border in transit to other countries (for 48 hours).

Russians wishing to enter Ukraine can use road transport or cross the border on foot. The following border points are open for crossing:

• Checkpoint Troebortnoye – Bryansk region;
• Checkpoint Chongar – Republic of Crimea;
• Checkpoint Melovoe – Rostov region;
• Checkpoint Maryinka - Lugansk region;
• Goptovka checkpoint – Belgorod region;
• Checkpoint Yunakovka - Kursk region.

Border control can take several hours, so before traveling it is better to look at the situation at the checkpoint in real time on specialized websites. It must be remembered that at border checkpoints there will be a mandatory check of your medical insurance policy. If it is absent, you will not be able to enter the country.

Relations between the two states deteriorated after mass protests in Ukraine and the overthrow of the president in November 2013 - February 2014. (the so-called “Euromaidan”) and subsequent events. They were the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula to the Russian Federation and the start of hostilities by the Ukrainian army in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions against local authorities and resistance forces, which declared these territories independent countries.

Crossing the border with children

What documents are needed to travel to Russia from Ukraine? If we are talking only about adult citizens, then everything is simple: you only need an internal or foreign passport. For a child traveling with parents or another legal representative, you need to prepare a much wider package of documents. These include:

• a foreign passport issued in the name of a minor;
• birth certificate;
• notarized permission issued by the second parent (if the child is accompanied only by the mother or father);
• court order appointing guardianship (for legal representatives).

In 2014, in connection with the outbreak of hostilities in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, crossing the Russian border by Ukrainian citizens (including children) was simplified. Now, passing the checkpoint when entering the Russian Federation is allowed even in the absence of some previously required documents. However, on the Ukrainian side there were no relaxations in the exit procedure. Therefore, citizens intending to cross the Russian border with a child are obliged to take this fact into account.

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Children under 14 years of age must have their own passport or be included in their parents’ document. It is recommended to have your child's birth certificate with you just in case. If a minor citizen travels with one of the parents, the consent of the second is not required.

The same rules apply to motorists, but in addition they must have with them:

• International driving license;
• Documents for the car;
• It is highly recommended to have insurance and a green card - without it problems may arise.

There are restrictions on the entry of men in this age range, but in practice, with all the papers and polite communication, no problems arise. However, you should be prepared that you will not be allowed into Ukraine, especially if the Russian arrived in the country by plane.

It is almost impossible for men from 16 to 60 years old registered (registered) in Crimea and Sevastopol to cross the border.

Important details:

• There are no problems when entering the country for participants of official events, members of sports teams, people working on Ukrainian territory (if the papers are filled out correctly);
• Border guards are friendly to those who travel to the country for a funeral or because of illness of relatives. In such cases, an invitation is not required;
• Russian citizens can continuously stay in Ukraine for up to 90 days within six months.

The rules for traveling with children are similar to the Ukrainian ones (adjusted for the absence of the need to present a foreign passport). Persons over 14 years of age can cross the border independently if they have a passport and permission from their parents. If a child is traveling with mom or dad, the other person’s consent is not required.

When crossing the border by car you will need:

• Rights;
• Documents for the car;
• Green Card (international insurance).

Important details:

The main changes concern persons seeking asylum in Russia due to hostilities in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions. The Russian authorities have adopted a law, thanks to which such people can obtain citizenship of the country through an accelerated and simplified procedure. Also, refugees are not subject to the rule of staying in Russia (continuously - up to 90 days in one half-year).

More details in the video on the topic:

In the new rules for entry into Ukraine, approved in July 2021 by the decision of the National Security and Defense Council, a special place is given to control over the stay of Russian citizens in the country. It follows from this that successfully crossing a border checkpoint does not mean overcoming all obstacles. Russian citizens will have to register at their place of stay in Ukraine.

The entry of minors into Ukraine with one parent requires special attention. Firstly, a biometric passport must be issued for a child of any age.

Secondly, you will need to obtain permission for the child to leave from the other parent. This requirement is especially relevant when crossing a Russian checkpoint, but Ukrainian border guards may also ask to present this document. To avoid problems, it is better to play it safe and have a notarized copy of the permit with you.

You can encounter troubles when crossing the border not only because of incorrect documents. Violating the rules for transporting goods and personal belongings can also cause a lot of trouble - leading to confiscation or a ban on entry into the country.

There is only one way to get through customs at the border with Ukraine. To do this, you must adhere to the current provisions of the State Border Guard Service. In accordance with them, a citizen has the right to import duty-free goods into the territory of Ukraine in an amount not exceeding 500 euros and with a total weight of no more than 50 kg.

If a tourist arrives in the country by plane, the amount increases to 1000 euros per person. The cost of personal items (underwear, electronic devices without packaging, etc.) is not taken into account.

If a citizen has already crossed Ukrainian customs within the previous 72 hours, the amount of duty-free import of goods is reduced to 50 euros per person.

This rule applies not only to local residents, but also to foreigners, including Russians. It doesn’t matter which customs office is best to go through.

Customs regulations apply not only at airports and international trains, but also at road border crossing points.

In order not to expose themselves to the risk of deportation with an entry ban over the next three or five years, tourists from the Russian Federation are advised to remember how long a Russian can stay in Ukraine. This period should not exceed 90 days in total within six months. At the same time, you can cross the border an unlimited number of times.

The rules for the stay of Russians in Ukraine do not require mandatory exit through the checkpoint from which the person previously entered. Transit visits to EU countries are quite acceptable.

Crossing the border by car

Ukraine and Russia signed the Vienna Convention on International Treaties of 1969, which provides for the mutual recognition of documents. Therefore, if a citizen of Ukraine crosses the Russian border by car and has an international driver’s license, then there will be no problems when crossing the border and they will be valid on Russian territory.

Also, when entering the territory of Russia, you must have insurance for the vehicle. In this case, when crossing the Russian border, a citizen of Ukraine can do one of the following:

• Present a green card - this is an insurance policy for a vehicle of international standard;
• Purchase a Russian MTPL insurance policy at the border when entering the territory of the Russian Federation.