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Can you change a tourist e-visa to a family visa or extend it while in Ukraine? Visit Ukraine lawyers explain

Want to change your tourist visa to a family visa while in Ukraine? Find out if this is possible, how to obtain a residence permit based on marriage, and how to avoid deportation using a real example from VU lawyers

Where to go in Kamianets-Podilskyi? A guide for first-time visitors

Discover the best places to visit in Kamianets-Podilskyi — from the iconic fortress to hidden gems like Bakota. This 2025 guide covers must-see attractions, Ukraine tours, safety tips, and how to get there

Repairs on the border with Poland: the Ustyluh-Zosin checkpoint will operate with restrictions until the end of December

Repair work affecting traffic has been extended at the Ustyluh-Zosin border crossing point. Find out how long the restrictions will remain in place, who they affect, what alternative routes to choose, and what to consider when crossing the border

Diplomats, parents with children and others: who is entitled to cross the border without queuing?

Certain categories of citizens have the right to cross the Ukrainian border without waiting in the general queue. A specific list of persons, in accordance with the law, can count on priority passage/travel. Find out in which cases you will be allowed to cross the border without waiting in line

The number of Ukrainians receiving temporary protection in Europe has increased: how many citizens have been granted status

Since the beginning of the war, millions of Ukrainians have been forced to seek refuge in European Union countries. The temporary protection mechanism has become a key tool for their integration and support. As of May 2025, more than 4.28 million Ukrainians are under protection in the EU, and this number continues to grow. Find out which countries provide the most support to Ukrainians, where there has been an increase or decrease in numbers, and how the composition of refugees is changing

The cost of an EU entry permit will increase: what will change from 2026

The EU proposes to increase the ETIAS fee to €20. Find out more about why the new fees are being introduced, when the system will come into effect, and who will be affected by the requirement to obtain an electronic authorization

Shatsk Lakes and Svitiaz: reload in the middle of Polissya nature with Visit Ukraine

Lake Svityaz is the perfect place to disconnect from everyday life, immerse yourself in the silence of nature, and find harmony with yourself. Here, among the forests of Volhynia, every day brings new experiences — from beach relaxation to kayaking adventures. Learn more about the trip with Visit Ukraine to the Shatsk Lakes

How to get to Ukraine via Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Moldova?

Want to cross the border into Ukraine? This guide explains how to travel safely from Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova, what documents and insurance you need, and how Visit Ukraine can help you every step of the way