¿Cuántos extranjeros ingresaron a Ucrania en la primera mitad de 2025 y de qué países vinieron con más frecuencia?

A pesar de la difícil situación en Ucrania, el flujo de visitantes extranjeros se mantiene estable: cientos de miles de ciudadanos de todo el mundo cruzan la frontera ucraniana cada mes por turismo, trabajo o estudio. Descubre cuántos extranjeros visitaron Ucrania en la primera mitad de 2025, qué países encabezaron el ranking por el número de entradas y cuáles fueron los pasos fronterizos más populares entre los viajeros

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Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, foreigners continue to come to the country, both for private or business purposes, as well as for tourism or study. Of course, citizens of neighboring countries arrive most often, but a significant number of tourists also come from distant countries, including the USA, Israel and Germany.

How many foreigners entered Ukraine in the first half of 2025, from which countries they arrived most often and which checkpoints were the most popular - we will tell you later in the material.

About the rules of entry into Ukraine in 2025 – read here.

How can a foreigner move to live in Ukraine? Told here.

How many foreigners entered Ukraine in 2025?

According to official statistics provided by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine at the request of Visit Ukraine, from January 1 to July 1, 2025, 1,195,000 foreigners entered Ukraine.

It is worth noting that during the same period last year, the number of visitors was 1,188,466 people. This indicates that despite the difficult situation in the country, the flow of foreign visitors remains stable and even shows a slight increase compared to last year.

Important! Regardless of the purpose of the trip to Ukraine, it is mandatory for every foreign citizen to take out an appropriate insurance policy. Given the existing threats, we recommend taking out insurance with war risk coverage, which will guarantee protection and medical assistance to citizens of foreign countries in unforeseen situations.

Protect yourself while traveling in Ukraine - take out an insurance policy with military risk coverage from a licensed and verified insurance agent on the Visit Ukraine portal!

Citizens of which countries come to Ukraine most often?

The absolute leader in this ranking was and remains citizens of Moldova, so in the first half of 2025, 509,000 people entered Ukraine, which is 42.6% of the total number of foreigners who came to Ukraine in the first half of 2025.

The top three leaders also included Poland - 116,600 people and Romania - 197,000 citizens.

Top 10 countries whose citizens came to Ukraine most often in the first half of 2025:

1. Moldova - 509,000 people.

2. Poland – 116,600 people.

3. Romania – 197,000 people.

4. Hungary – 60,400 people.

5. Slovakia – 35,280 people.

6. Israel – 26,870 people.

7. Turkey – 22,850 people.

8. USA – 22,840 people.

9. Germany – 23,700 people.

10. Great Britain – 17,200 people.

In general, neighboring countries form about 70–80% of the total number of foreigners in the top 10. It is also worth noting the large number of Israeli citizens, which indicates an active flow of tourists and business trips.

Second ten – average indicators (Top 20):

11. Syria – 12,640 people.

12. Italy – 10,900 people.

13. Azerbaijan – 10,550 people.

14. Czech Republic – 10,140 people.

15. Lithuania – 7,600 people.

16. France – 7,160 people.

17. Georgia – 6,300 people.

18. Latvia – 4,940 people.

19. Canada – 4,900 people.

20. Netherlands – 4,900 people.

The second ten are dominated by citizens of countries who come to Ukraine mainly for private or business purposes.

Third ten (Top 30)

21. Bulgaria – 4,860 people.

22. China – 4,100 people.

23. Armenia – 3,200 people.

24. Sweden – 3,760 people.

25. India – 3,780 people.

26. Egypt – 2,670 people.

27. Denmark – 2,500 people.

28. Norway – 2,580 people.

29. Portugal – 2,380 people.

30. Finland – 2,070 people.

This group includes travelers from distant countries, such as China, India or Egypt.

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The most popular crossing points in the first half of 2025

According to the State Border Guard Service, the largest flow of foreigners and Ukrainians passed through the crossing points on the border with Poland, which is the main route for travel to the EU.

The busiest points in Poland:

- Szegyny – 2,138,700 crossings

- Kraków – 1,490,000

- Rawa-Ruska (car) – 1,090,800

These figures indicate that most trips are made by road, while railway crossings have a smaller flow (for example, Yahodyn-railway – 335,400).

Slovakia and Hungary show a smaller but stable flow, concentrated at key points: Uzhhorod (648,300), Chop (Tisa, car – 501,770).

Romania and Moldova also remain important routes. Porubne (1,003,670) and Palanka (736,870) stand out in particular, demonstrating activity in the southern direction.

How a foreigner can enter Ukraine in 2025: rules, necessary documents and convenient routes

The rules for crossing the Ukrainian border for foreigners have not changed. However, when planning such a trip, foreign citizens should familiarize themselves with the basic safety rules in order to avoid unwanted risks. This especially applies to the rules of conduct during air raids and missile threats, as well as curfews.

Rules for entering Ukraine and required documents

When entering Ukraine, foreigners must have:

- A valid international passport, and at least one blank page. For citizens of Turkey and Georgia, an ID card can be used instead of a passport.

- If the country is not on the visa-free list, a visa or e-visa is required (countries can issue an electronic visa online - up to 30 days).

- Documents confirming the purpose of the trip - invitation, reservation, medical assistance, study, etc.

- Insurance.

- Sufficient financial support – often $45 per day or equivalent.

- No official entry ban.

All documents in English or with an official translation for border guards.

Border crossing rules when entering Ukraine are described in this article.

How to get to Ukraine in 2025?

For obvious reasons, the airspace over Ukraine remains closed. However, you can get to the country by train, bus and other convenient land routes. 

The most popular way to get to Ukraine among tourists is to fly to the nearest country to Ukraine, and from there - by any land route.

How to get to Ukraine from:

USA ● Canada ● Poland ● Germany ● Slovakia ● Hungary ● Italy ● France ● Netherlands

● Czech Republic ● Lithuania ● Switzerland ● Sweden ● Turkey ● Austria ● Denmark ● Portugal

● Georgia ● Bulgaria ● India ● Greece ● Croatia ● Estonia ● Finland ● Latvia ● Belgium ● Slovenia

● Moldova ● Ireland ● Norway ● Spain ● russia ●  United Kingdom ● Romania ● Armenia

● Egypt ● Argentina ● Iceland ● Brazil ● Mexico ● Azerbaijan ● Montenegro ● Thailand ● Albania

● Kazakhstan 

Book tickets in advance and choose a convenient route - by train or bus. Guarantee yourself a comfortable trip even during peak hours and holidays!

Useful links for those planning a trip to Ukraine

● Booking a tour – if the purpose of your trip is tourism, be sure to find a tour in advance. The largest database of itineraries from trusted tour operators is available on our portal. Depending on your interests, you can also create a personalised travel plan.

● Finding accommodation – book hotels here. Rules for renting an apartment in Ukraine for foreigners are outlined in this article.

● Car rental – to feel more mobile while travelling in Ukraine, we recommend renting a car.

● Safety and insurance rules – when travelling in Ukraine under martial law, it is necessary to strictly adhere to safety rules. In addition, be sure to take out insurance against military risks. Read about the benefits of the policy here.

● Legal support – under martial law, certain rights of citizens may be restricted, so if you need legal assistance while travelling in Ukraine, you can contact specialists on our website.

● Souvenirs – stylish clothing and accessories as a memento of Ukraine here.

Despite the war, Ukraine remains attractive to foreigners: the flow of tourists, students and businessmen from neighboring and distant countries remains stable, and popular checkpoints in the west of the country continue to receive thousands of visitors every day. When planning a trip, it is important to follow the rules of entry and have reliable insurance coverage.

We wish you a good trip!

Let us remind you! The picturesque landscapes of Ukraine continue to attract foreign tourists despite the realities of the war. Read here what foreign citizens must take on a plane / train / car and how to plan the perfect trip to Ukraine.

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