Ukraine

Do not travel to Ukraine for any reason due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

to Ukraine for any reason due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

U.S. embassy operations

• The Embassy is open and operating in Kyiv; however, Embassy personnel are subject to movement, curfew, and activity restrictions, which may cause delays in provision of consular assistance to U.S. citizens outside of Kyiv.
• U.S. citizens seeking assistance, including routine services, should email KyivACS@state.gov.
• Review what the U.S. government can and cannot do to assist you in a crisis overseas.

U.S. government employee travel restrictions 

• U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel outside of Kyiv due to safety risks.
• Due to safety risks, the State Department does not authorize family members to join U.S. government employees in Ukraine.
• U.S. citizens in Ukraine are advised to take the same precautions. 

Armed conflict

The Russia-Ukraine war continues, and non-frontline regions are also subject to Russian indiscriminate missile and drone attacks.

• The security situation can change quickly, and travelers should be prepared to depart immediately with little to no warning.
• Travelers should react to air alerts and seek appropriate shelter.
• Closed airspace restricts travel options, and non-frontline regions are subject to martial law restrictions, such as a nationwide curfew.
• U.S. government employees are subject to movement, curfew, and activity restrictions that may be more limited than Ukrainian government restrictions under martial law.
• All U.S. citizens should carefully monitor U.S. government notices and local and international media outlets for information about changing security conditions and alerts to shelter in place.
• U.S. citizens in Ukraine should stay vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness in the event of military attacks.
• Download and turn on notifications for free mobile applications – which U.S. government personnel in Ukraine are required to have and monitor – that announce air alerts in real time, such as Air Raid Siren and Alarm Map.
• The U.S. Embassy does not have the ability to provide real-time alerts to the general U.S. citizen community of air threats.
• Always know the location of your closest shelter.    
• In the event of mortar, artillery, missile, drone, or rocket fire, follow instructions from local authorities and seek shelter immediately.
• If you feel your current location is no longer safe, you should carefully assess the potential risks involved in moving to a different location.

State of emergency

On February 24, 2022, the Ukrainian government declared a state of emergency. Each region (oblast) decides on measures to be implemented according to local conditions.

Measures could include:

• curfews
• restrictions on freedom of movement
• ID verification
• increased security inspections
• other measures
• Follow any oblast-specific state of emergency measures.

Dual nationals

While Ukrainian law does allow dual nationality, Ukraine will not recognize your U.S. citizenship if you are also a citizen of Ukraine.

• Dual citizens will be treated as Ukrainian citizens while in Ukraine and will be required to use a Ukrainian passport upon entry and exit of the country.
• Men aged 23-60 with Ukrainian citizenship are also subject to exit restrictions and possible mobilization during the period of martial law.
• The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received numerous reports of dual U.S.-Ukrainian citizens encountering significant difficulties both entering and exiting Ukraine.
• Travelers with family ties to Ukraine should consult the nearest Ukrainian Embassy or Consulate regarding potential citizenship obligations before entering Ukraine.
• For more information on traveling with dual nationality, please visit our Travelers with Dual Nationality page.

Aviation safety

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) prohibiting U.S. aviation operations into, out of, within, or over Ukraine. For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the FAA’s Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notices.