Guides
Travelling to Ukraine from Spain, straight talk
Real requirements, routes that work and what to expect at the border. Written for people travelling now, not for 2019 tourists.
Requirements for entering Ukraine on a Spanish passport in 2026
Visa-free up to 90 days, a valid passport and insurance from a Ukrainian insurer. What the Border Guard checks and what it does not.
Read →Why your Spanish travel insurance does not cover Ukraine (and what you need instead)
Mapfre, AXA, Allianz, IATI, your bank card: all exclude Ukraine because of the Foreign Ministry advisory. The border requires something else.
Read →How to get to Ukraine from Spain: fly to Poland, train to Lviv or Kyiv
No direct flights since 2022. Route via Kraków or Warsaw, train to Przemyśl, border crossing and night train to Kyiv. Times, prices and where to buy tickets.
Read →Can you travel to Ukraine now? What the Foreign Ministry says and what actually happens
The Foreign Ministry advises against travel, but the border is open and thousands of foreigners enter every week. Zones, curfew, air alerts and what it means for your insurance.
Read →Spanish Embassy in Kyiv: address, phone numbers and what it can do for you
Embassy contact details, 24-hour consular emergency line, traveller registration and what the consulate does not cover (spoiler: medical bills).
Read →Insurance for Spanish volunteers in Ukraine: the cover reality demands
NGOs ask for €30,000 of cover. How to insure the whole team on one policy, what evacuation covers and which documents to carry.
Read →Driving to Ukraine from Spain: route, border, Green Card and insurance
3,000 km through France, Germany and Poland. Open border crossings, queues, the car's Green Card and why medical insurance is a separate document.
Read →What happens if you arrive at the Ukrainian border without insurance
Refused entry, back to Poland and a missed train. How to fix it in 5 minutes from your phone before you reach the booth.
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