Seguro para entrar en Ucrania: ¿quién lo necesita y qué reglas se aplican?

Elegir y solicitar una póliza de seguro son los pasos principales para prepararse para un viaje a Ucrania. Esto se aplica a todos los extranjeros que planean visitar el país por motivos privados o de negocios. Descubre más sobre las especificidades del seguro de salud para extranjeros en Ucrania en condiciones normales y durante la ley marcial, así como las pólizas disponibles

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According to official statistics from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, more than 1.1 million foreigners (1,188,466) entered Ukraine in the first half of 2024. Among them are tourists, volunteers, journalists, politicians, members of government missions, business owners in Ukraine and those with relatives here.

When planning any trip, you should take care of your health as much as possible: illnesses usually happen unexpectedly, and health problems in an unfamiliar city can add additional problems. In such a situation, a health insurance policy for entering Ukraine will be useful to cover standard and war risks.

Read about the specifics of health insurance for foreigners in Ukraine, including in times of war, in our article.

Planning a trip to Ukraine? Choose your health insurance policy on the Visit Ukraine portal.

What does the health insurance policy cover for travelling to Ukraine?

Depending on the chosen package of services, a tourist in Ukraine can get coverage for the following risks

- general medical services and Covid-19 treatment in Ukraine in the amount of UAH 30,000 or 100,000.

- Outpatient treatment (visit to a specialised doctor, examination and consultation, instrumental and laboratory tests) in case of an insured event.

- Medicines prescribed by a doctor to provide assistance in the event of an insured event.

- hospitalisation (stay in a ward, intensive care unit, intensive care unit, medical care prescribed by a doctor, purchase of medicines).

- Coverage of expenses for isolation of the Insured person and persons who were in close contact with the Insured person.

- COVID-19 diagnostics of the Insured person's contact persons, etc.

What is the difference between standard health insurance and war risk insurance?

Standard medical insurance covers expenses due to illness or accident, while insurance with war risks coverage has medical coverage and additionally covers accidents that may occur as a result of active hostilities, passive war risks or terrorist acts.

Important! In accordance with Part 53 of Article 7 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Insurance’, insurance covering war risks is mandatory for foreign journalists, reporters, correspondents, opinion leaders and media representatives.

What is the insurance period and cost?

Visit Ukraine offers insurance policies of different validity periods - from 1 day to 1 year. You choose the duration yourself - it depends on the number of days you are staying in Ukraine.

The insurance contract comes into force from the moment you cross the state border of Ukraine.

You can view all available insurance policies for foreigners on the Visit Ukraine portal.

Who can take out an insurance policy?

The insurance policy applies to foreign nationals, citizens of another state and stateless persons. The insured person can be a representative of any country in the world, except for the Russian Federation.

There are no age restrictions for taking out an insurance policy covering war risks. A person aged 18 to 70 can take out health insurance.

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What territories does the insurance policy cover?

The insurance policy is valid on the territory of Ukraine, except for the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, as well as the territories of direct combat operations (front line).

How do I apply for a health insurance policy?

To apply for a health insurance policy on the Visit Ukraine portal, you only need your international passport. To purchase insurance, you should follow these steps:

1. Prepare your passport;

2. Choose an insurance package (that meets your needs).

3. Choose the term of insurance

4. Enter your date of birth.

5. Fill in the form with the data about the insured person (full name, e-mail, contact phone number, passport details, citizenship and place of residence).

6. Sign the insurance contract (you will need to enter a special code that will be sent to the specified e-mail).

7. Pay for the insurance policy.

Advantages of taking out a health insurance policy on the Visit Ukraine portal

1. Speed and convenience - the price is calculated instantly, and you can apply in a few clicks.

2. Optimal price and convenient payment methods.

3. Security - you can immediately receive the policy by e-mail.

4. Ability to choose the best coverage for your needs and budget

5. Support - the service works around the clock.

Take out an insurance policy and travel safely in Ukraine!

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We recommend purchasing it for a safe and comfortable trip to Ukraine: 

Visit Ukraine Insurance – insurance covering military risks for entry and travel in Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Car Insurance – car insurance with extended coverage in Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Legal Advice – comprehensive legal support on entry to Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Tickets – bus and train tickets to/from Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Tours – the largest online database of tours to Ukraine for every taste;

Visit Ukraine Hotels – hotels for a comfortable stay in Ukraine;

Visit Ukraine Merch – patriotic clothing and accessories with worldwide delivery.

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