Kyiv

[Kozerog]

I just called them, and they said covid-19 is covered.

If planning to go through Ukrainian border control, make sure you have WRITTEN confirmation from the insurance company that covid-19 is covered, with covid-19 specified by name. In the other forums (I can't link to them because I don't want my username there connected with ISG), it is generally agreed that without either the policy itself or a letter of clarification from the insurance company specifically mentioning covid-19, you may have problems. (About whether or not you need to print PDFs on paper, there is still debate, though I plan to do so because one less risk removed.).

[PhotoSlider]

Yes I'm sure.

If people get sent back its because they didn't have the insurance.

Now a days if a border guard ask about if there is money on card, I'm sure all can show it via mobilebanks that there is money on the card.

I have now entered and exited Ukrain last 10 years more than 150 Time, both by Air and Road...

Some things stay the same, yet I wouldn't be surprised if border control regulations get modified as a result of pandemic. Logical assumptions may get too far, and I would be inclined playing it safe, as Kozerog advises.

[PhotoSlider]

https://www.mawista.com/en/internati...rance-365days/

This is the insurance I've been using for years in Europe. It is by Allianz, the largest insurance company in Europe.

If I am not mistaken, Insure Travel quoted by Kozerog is also in partnership with Allianz.

[Sorbonne]

https://www.mawista.com/en/internati...rance-365days/

This is the insurance I've been using for years in Europe. It is by Allianz, the largest insurance company in Europe.

I just called them, and they said covid-19 is covered. They also said it does not cover preventive medicine, meaning that if you don't have symptom but want to be tested, the test is not covered.

Read the whole page above. It is for any nationals and is effective worldwide except your home country. For the USA and Canada you need to pay more.

You might want to call them for yourself to make sure.

[Hestendk]

Are you sure? Situation is rapidly evolving and there is still worldwide hysteria with everything concerned with covid-19. Lots of Germans were turned back at Lviv few days ago because of the insurance issue, which is why the Lviv airport posted that Facebook page.

Regarding money, it depends on border guard. I was once grilled by two border guards in Britain. Not sure what set them off, maybe still angry about the American Revolution 200 years ago, but I had to go to an ATM and show my account balance. It was large, and upon seeing the amount, they immediately became very deferential. All border guards everywhere have the right to investigate your finances like this. With tensions running high right now because of covid hysteria and economic crises everywhere, I would not advise being unnecessarily confrontational.

Yes I'm sure.

If people get sent back its because they didn't have the insurance.

Now a days if a border guard ask about if there is money on card, I'm sure all can show it via mobilebanks that there is money on the card.

I have now entered and exited Ukrain last 10 years more than 150 Time, both by Air and Road.

Only thing I been asked about money couple of times when I go in was if I had more then 10.000 EURO (one time I Had 5000 In total 4 different currency and some money I even forgot I had, that made some funny situation in the room with 3 guards.

And most of the times I show them what UAH I have and else I say creditcards. And then no other questions.

When leaving I also been asked couple of times if I have more then 10.000 EUR.

[Kozerog]

Its rumors.

The insurance in PDF is enough as long as you can prove it real.

Are you sure? Situation is rapidly evolving and there is still worldwide hysteria with everything concerned with covid-19. Lots of Germans were turned back at Lviv few days ago because of the insurance issue, which is why the Lviv airport posted that Facebook page.

Regarding money, it depends on border guard. I was once grilled by two border guards in Britain. Not sure what set them off, maybe still angry about the American Revolution 200 years ago, but I had to go to an ATM and show my account balance. It was large, and upon seeing the amount, they immediately became very deferential. All border guards everywhere have the right to investigate your finances like this. With tensions running high right now because of covid hysteria and economic crises everywhere, I would not advise being unnecessarily confrontational.

[Uke Boy]

Can you, or anybody, post the corruption number here?

That's the number to call, I believe, when you encounter corruption in Ukraine. I think I heard about this recently. It sounds useful, or let's hope it is.

It is 0-800-213-200.

National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine https://nabu.gov.ua/en.

[Sorbonne]

In these cases if they should come, just stand your ground and maybe have the corruption line number ready and call them and say you feel they are asking for bribes to let you in.

Can you, or anybody, post the corruption number here?

That's the number to call, I believe, when you encounter corruption in Ukraine. I think I heard about this recently. It sounds useful, or let's hope it is.

[Hestendk]

Rumor is that border control requires printed insurance policy document. So if you buy on the internet and then get a PDF policy document sent to you, you need to print this document on paper before arriving in Ukraine. It might also be a good idea to have a few thousand $ or currency on hand, in case they are more strict than usual about the requirement for tourists to show adequate funds. Technically, you are allowed to show funds using an ATM machine, but that's one more thing to go wrong, such as if the machine is broken.

Its rumors.

The insurance in PDF is enough as long as you can prove it real.

The money issue.

I not heard anyone been asked about this the last many years.

If border controls should ask just show them the creditcard and if they ask how mush is one just say enough.

They need to have very big reasons to investigate this.

The first borderguard you meet in the box can not deny you entry they will need escalate it and call an superior if they feel something is wrong.

In these cases if they should come just stand your ground and maybe have the corruption linie number ready and call them and say you feel they asking for bribes to let you in.

[Kozerog]

Rumor is that border control requires printed insurance policy document. So if you buy on the internet and then get a PDF policy document sent to you, you need to print this document on paper before arriving in Ukraine. It might also be a good idea to have a few thousand $ or € currency on hand, in case they are more strict than usual about the requirement for tourists to show adequate funds. Technically, you are allowed to show funds using an ATM machine, but that's one more thing to go wrong, such as if the machine is broken.

[Questner]

https://eurotravelins.com.ua includes covid-19 coverage and allows online purchase. Info avail in English. Quoted me cost of 384 UAH (about $15) for 59 yo foreigner for 21 days. I didn't go through with the purchase yet myself. This site is supposedly being recommended by the Lviv airport. Policy wording does not yet show covid-19 coverage, so you have to request by email for a confirmation letter about covid-19. After July 1, policy wording should be updated, so no need for confirmation letter.

They will "reimburse" the insured 30,000 hryvnia. Regular NA insurer usually directly pays out of pocket up to 10 million dollars directly to the hospital (never happens, but they will airlift you home if the condition permits). The point is this "coverage" can let you in but you can't rely upon it.

[Kozerog]

https://m.facebook.com/2272426106658...28637563859609

This is the Lviv Airport statement about insurance. English translation follows the Ukrainian version.

[Kozerog]

https://eurotravelins.com.ua includes covid-19 coverage and allows online purchase. Info avail in English. Quoted me cost of 384 UAH (about $15) for 59 yo foreigner for 21 days. I didn't go through with the purchase yet myself. This site is supposedly being recommended by the Lviv airport. Policy wording does not yet show covid-19 coverage, so you have to request by email for a confirmation letter about covid-19. After July 1, policy wording should be updated, so no need for confirmation letter.

[Hestendk]

I don't know how they can sustain this. That many planes cannot be near full.

What I have seen of pictures from airport and been told then they are pretty full.

Remember alot of ukranians work outside ukrain with EU work permissions, and also alot of EU citizen have business and work in Ukrain.

And then we have everyone here on the Forum who maybe now want to come and try some cheap adventures.

[Kozerog]

UIA cancelled all July flights from Spain, so I submitted request for promo code to use next year and purchased a new ticket with RyanAir for July 10. Hopefully, insurance situation will be better understood by then. Flying from red zone, so I'll probably have to self-isolate 14 days.