Ukraine preparing to open borders to foreigners

The Government of Ukraine prepares for the gradual lifting of quarantine restrictions and liberalizing the entry to foreign nationals.
"The Government of Ukraine gradually lifts the restrictions imposed in connection with the coronavirus pandemic and we resume the work of border checkpoints. The second issue that needs to be settled is a change in the rules for the entry of foreigners into Ukraine. You probably know that the settlement of this issue is complicated in a number of European countries, but we are determined to liberalize the procedure," Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba said at a joint briefing with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó in Budapest, an Ukrinform correspondent reported.

He noted that foreigners could enter Ukraine provided that they comply with certain rules. Thus, the settlement of these issues will allow resuming movement across the border, the Ukrainian foreign minister summed up.

Kuleba also said that the Ukrainian side would cooperate with the Hungarian Government to simplify the border crossing as much as possible.

"I reaffirm these plans and the commitment of the Government of Ukraine to implement a larger program of cross-border cooperation and the opening of joint checkpoints," the minister said.

On May 20, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a decision to switch to the adaptive quarantine model from May 22 to June 22. In particular, from June 1, interregional transportation services are allowed. Air transportation is scheduled to resume on June 15.

On May 29, 2020, Ukraine resumed work at 66 checkpoints on the state border with the EU and Moldova.