Ukrainians Allowed Entry to 23 Countries, Some Require Visas

But some have a quarantine requirement.

Ukrainian citizens are currently allowed entry to 23 countries, including those that require a visa and where certain restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic apply. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba announced this at a briefing, according to «Babel».

Kuleba noted: "Among them are countries that allow visa-free entry, and countries that require a visa." In some countries, there is also a requirement to undergo a two-week quarantine upon arrival. The Foreign Minister primarily highlighted countries popular with Ukrainian tourists:

• Turkey
• Serbia
• Albania
• North Macedonia
• Montenegro
• Belarus
• United Kingdom
• USA
• Mexico
• Egypt
• Tunisia
• Republic of Korea

Ukrainians are also allowed entry to the following countries: Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi, Seychelles. 

Just a week ago, only 5 countries had opened their borders to Ukrainian tourists.

Ukraine was not included in the list of recommended countries for entry into the EU from July 1. However, the EU Council approved a decision under which entry into EU member states may be opened to certain categories of Ukrainians.  

On Saturday, July 4, 17 Ukrainians were detained at Athens airport after arriving in the country on Wizz Air and Ryanair flights, due to the current ban on entry to the country for Ukrainian citizens related to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Later, a Ukrainian woman who was among those detained at Athens airport was allowed to stay in the country.

The deportation procedure will not be applied to Ukrainians who were not admitted to Greece. Today, July 7, they will return to Ukraine.