What Documents Do You Need to Leave Ukraine?

21.09.2026, 11:37 visitukraine.today

Find out which documents you need to leave Ukraine in 2026, including passports, child travel documents, military registration papers, vehicle documents, and insurance.

A valid international passport is the main document you need if you are planning to leave Ukraine and travel abroad. However, the documents you need at the border can vary depending on your circumstances, including your age, travel purpose, family situation, transport, and legal status.

The general procedure for crossing the Ukrainian border is regulated by Resolution No. 57 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.

Tip: For moving or long-term stays abroad, check destination immigration requirements in advance. Ukrainians can consult Visit Ukraine’s immigration lawyers for legal advice.

For a standard trip abroad, travellers should have the documents required both for leaving Ukraine and for entering the destination country.

The basic documents required at the border and checked by guards are:

Each of the documents should be valid and in proper condition, not damaged. Depending on the traveller's status, other documents may also be accepted for international travel, including a diplomatic or service passport, seafarer's identity document, crew member certificate, or another document recognized for crossing the border.

Read also: What should you check before traveling to Poland?

Travelling with a child requires documents for both the child and the adult accompanying them.

Depending on the circumstances, you may need:

The exact requirements depend on who is travelling with the child. The procedure may differ when the child is accompanied by one or both parents, a guardian, another relative, or a different adult. The entry requirements of the target country should also be checked separately.

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What documents are required for persons liable for military service?

For men who are subject to the restrictions applicable during martial law, an international passport by itself may not be sufficient. They must also have valid military documentation and documents proving their legal grounds for leaving the country.

The military registration document may be held in paper or electronic form, including through the Reserve+ application. Depending on the reason for departure, additional documents may confirm:

The military registration document itself does not automatically give a person the right to leave the country. During border control, officers check the information in the documents and whether the stated grounds meet the applicable requirements.

Those crossing the border in their own vehicle need to carry documents for both themselves and the car.

Prepare:

Additional paperwork may be necessary when travelling in a rented, company-owned, or borrowed car. Depending on the circumstances, this can include a rental contract, power of attorney, or written authorisation from the owner. It is also worth checking the requirements in countries through which you will transit.

Read in details: Traveling Abroad by Car from Ukraine: Documents 2026

Insurance requirements are determined primarily by the country you are entering. A medical policy may be compulsory for entry even though it is not a general requirement for leaving Ukraine.

For some European and Schengen trips, travellers may need a policy that meets specific minimum coverage requirements. These conditions depend on the visa and entry rules applicable to your destination.

Before travelling, you can arrange travel insurance or medical insurance. Check what countries are covered, the policy dates, the maximum amount of coverage, and the exclusions before purchasing.

A final document check can help avoid problems at the border. Make sure that you have all documents relevant to your particular trip and that none of them has expired.

Use this checklist:

The documents required for international travel depend on the traveller's circumstances. Before departure, check the latest border-crossing rules on the official website of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and verify the entry requirements with the consulate or other official authority of the destination country, as the rules may change.

Reminder: during martial law, men’s travel from Ukraine abroad is restricted. Find out who is eligible to travel, which documents are required, and how border crossing works: Men’s travel abroad from Ukraine in 2026: who is eligible

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