Ukraine Tourist Health And Safety Guide

Ukraine does not require visitors to have any compulsory vaccination certificates, but for your own good, it’s advisable to get vaccinations for typhoid, polio, diphtheria, and tick-borne encephalitis. Hepatitis A and rabies are present in some areas, and if you’re likely to be at risk, you should check for immunisation before you set off. In any case, you should take precautions regarding food and drink- avoid water which hasn’t been boiled or otherwise purified; and stay away from mayonnaise, raw salads, and meat which is not freshly cooked.

Medical services in Ukraine are free, even for foreign travellers, but medicines are often not available, and medical facilities, especially in smaller towns and villages, may be way below adequate. Should you have the misfortune to fall seriously ill, contact your hotel’s management or your country’s embassy. Medical insurance is a must for all travellers.

In case of an emergency, the countrywide phone number to summon an ambulance is 03.

Ukraine is fairly safe for travellers, although there has been a recent increase in the number of thefts and petty robberies. Keep an eye on your valuables and don’t flash your money about- it’s bound to attract would-be pickpockets.