Visiting in fiancé in Ukraine - is it permitted?

[USUK8 72]

I just got back. I took my test in the states and had no problems at all. I bought the insurance as well but the customs officer didn't ask to see it, only if I had it. When I tried to pull it out of my bag, he just said I was ok and waved me through.

 

 I got tested in one of the local labs before I came back home within 72 hours. $35.00. They definitely check this, even at connecting airports, so be ready and get there a little earlier than usual. Lines are obviously way slower and things are still busy. My planes were packed.

 

Have a great trip!

[TastyCake 232]

On 2/21/2021 at 7:34 PM, frodolives said:

Thank you for your response! I found the contact information for WhatsApp on visitukrainetoday...and they told me that if I come with a negative PCR test that was taken 48 hours before entering the country, then I won’t need to download the app or go into isolation. So that’s a big relief! I can have the test taken at JFK before departure. It takes 2-3 hours to get results, according to what I’ve read. Big relief. 

2-3 hours?  JFK seems like a rapid test, not a PCR test.  Can you confirm that with JFK?  If it's a rapid test you should then ask visitukraine.today if it must be a PCR test to be excused from the app and self-isolation.

 

If you learn the JFK test won't work for you I can say the cost of doing the PCR test in Ukraine is much less costly and the results come quicker. It's just some pain and suffering at the outset in Borisypl when you land.

[TastyCake 232]

33 minutes ago, TastyCake said:

2-3 hours?  JFK seems like a rapid test, not a PCR test.  Can you confirm that with JFK?  If it's a rapid test you should then ask visitukraine.today if it must be a PCR test to be excused from the app and self-isolation.

 

If you learn the JFK test won't work for you I can say the cost of doing the PCR test in Ukraine is much less costly and the results come quicker. It's just some pain and suffering at the outset in Borisypl when you land.

frodolives:

 

I did reach out to Ukraine Today just now and they confirmed it MUST be a PCR test to be excused from the app and self-isolation.  So you should check with JFK on the 2-3 hour thing.  That suggests to me a rapid test which would NOT be sufficient.  If it is a PCR test then it appears you are golden.