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Do Ukraine citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?

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Ukraine citizens need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Ukraine vs United Kingdom: passport comparison

Ukraine

92

visa-free countries

Global rank: #59 · mobility 148.6

United Kingdom

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #31 · mobility 167.6
88

countries both Ukraine and United Kingdom can enter visa-free together

Ukraine + United Kingdom: passport compatibility

79%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Ukraine and United Kingdom travel together — by entry type:

88 both visa-free
32 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
41 access differs

Where Ukraine and United Kingdom can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (88)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Armenia90 days#129 Austria90 days#13 Barbados28 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Bosnia and Herzegovina30 days#88 Brazil90 days#43 Brunei30 days#52 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 Colombia90 days#74 Costa Rica180 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica90 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Hong Kong14 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Kazakhstan30 days#116 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan60 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Mozambique30 days#162 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay90 days#64 Peru180 days#57 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia90 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 Spain90 days#2 Swaziland30 days#120 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Thailand60 days#110 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey90 days#94 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60

Only Ukraine is visa-free (4)

UK visa refusals for Ukraine citizens

The Home Office publishes the outcome of every visa application — issued and refused — broken down by nationality. These are visitor visas: tourism, family visits and business trips.

6.4%
of visitor-visa applications from Ukraine citizens were refused in 2025
-21.3 pp below the all-country median (27.7%) — refused less often
+2.1 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 4.2%, now 6.4%
50,193decisions in the year
3,190of them refusals
#114strictest of 119 countries
89countries saw UK refusals rise year-over-year

Home Office data for 2025, visitor visas (applications made from outside the UK). Only countries with at least 200 decisions in the year are ranked — below that the percentage swings on small numbers. The median, rank and year-over-year change are our own calculations on top of the official figures. Source: UK Home Office  ·  All countries →

How the entry rule changed: Ukraine → United Kingdom

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Ukraine → United Kingdom rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

0passports gained easier entry to United Kingdom
1passports saw United Kingdom tighten its rules
2rule changes for the Ukraine passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

United Kingdom: good to know

London

Capital

British Pound (GBP)

Currency

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+44

Calling code

G

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Ukraine goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for United Kingdom

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Ukraine citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Ukraine citizens need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Ukraine or United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 92. Global rank: Ukraine #59, United Kingdom #31.
Where can Ukraine and United Kingdom citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 88 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United Kingdom?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Ukraine and United Kingdom?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Ukraine passport ranking

Where else the Ukraine passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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