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Australian citizens are currently advised against all travel to Ukraine due to the extremely dangerous security situation. For any essential travel, a visa is required, and travelers should consult the Embassy of Ukraine in Australia for the most up-to-date requirements and application process. Obtaining a visa does not negate the severe travel warnings.

Key facts

For Australian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• Australia's travel advice for Ukraine is 'Do Not Travel' due to ongoing conflict and a very high threat to life.
• Borders may close with little notice, and evacuation options are extremely limited or unavailable.
• Commercial flights to Ukraine are suspended. Land travel routes are highly dangerous.
• Even with a visa, entry may be denied at the border due to the martial law and security situation.
• Travel insurance is highly unlikely to cover any incidents in Ukraine under current travel warnings.
• Consular assistance from the Australian government is extremely limited or non-existent in Ukraine.
• The security situation can change rapidly and without warning across the entire country.

Before you travel

• ✓Reconsider your need to travel – the advice is 'Do Not Travel'.
• ✓If travel is absolutely essential and unavoidable, contact the Embassy of Ukraine in Australia for visa information.
• ✓Register your travel plans with Smartraveller.gov.au, although consular assistance is highly unlikely.
• ✓Understand that any travel insurance is almost certainly invalid.
• ✓Have contingency plans for extreme emergencies, including self-evacuation, as official help is limited.
• ✓Monitor official news sources and travel advisories constantly for any changes in the security environment.
• ✓Ensure all necessary travel permits and documents are in order and consider the risks of carrying them.

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