By Ukraineinvites Published Feb 7 at 10:41 am

Is Ukraine safe for travellers? Well, from a foreigner’s point of view who has been living in Ukraine for more than ten years can confidently say that Kyiv, Lviv, the western and central Ukraine are safe destinations.

Although there is a simmering conflict along Ukraine’s eastern border since the beginning of November 2021, there has been significant media coverage of heightened tension between Russia and Ukraine however, western and central parts of Ukraine are very far from the conflict zone.

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Perhaps the only noticeable result of the unrest near the Russian border is the drop in the value of Ukrainian currency against the dollar and Euro, these provide travellers with great value and bargain for pennies.

Ukraineinvites operates in the western part of Ukraine where travellers’ safety standards are put into consideration.

Areas to avoid in Ukraine as a Tourist

Most Governments around the world advise their citizens to avoid travelling to the southeastern parts of Ukraine affected by the war. These regions include Donetsk and Lugansk oblast.

All travel should be avoided to these regions because of Russian-backed separatists. Also, Tourists should avoid all travel to Crimea this includes transiting through the Airport in Simferopol and Sevastopol. Consular assistance is very limited in these regions.

Safety Travel Advice

Most visitors to Ukraine experience no difficulties. Serious crimes against visitors are relatively rare, but incidents do occur. Petty crimes like pickpocketing may occur especially in crowded places and popular areas.

These standard safety precautions should be taken

• Keep valuables and cash safe and out of sight.
• Don’t lose sight of your credit cards during transactions.
• Do not leave drinks or food unattended as they could be spiked.
• Take care and confirm the price before ordering in bars, cafés, and restaurants.
• Exercise caution when travelling to Ukraine for a relationship initiated over the internet.
• You must have a valid intl driving licence to drive legally in Ukraine.
• Don’t leave documents or money in your vehicle.
• Buses, trams, and trolleybuses tickets normally need to be validated by being punched when you board.
• It is not safe to drink water directly from the Tap, drink bottled water, filtered or boiled tap water.

In general, Ukraine is as safe as other European countries unless you are coming to open a chain of casinos, the Mafias are extremely unlikely to take an interest in you.

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