Declaration

Declaring cash and jewellery you take into Ukraine is mandatory. Foreigners can freely bring money without a special permission if it doesn't exceed $10,000. You should keep the declaration form until the departure. According to the Ukrainian law, a foreign traveller may take out a maximum of $3,000 in cash or the declared amount when leaving the country. The excess or undeclared cash can be confiscated by customs officers.

For amounts of over $10,000 you will need a special permission (license) from the National Bank of Ukraine after arrival in the country. In this case, Ukrainian Customs will keep the money and give you a receipt. To apply for the license, you'll need to submit the following package to the Kiev office of the National Bank:

• A written request for license;
• A copy of the filled-out customs declaration;
• A copy of the receipt issued by the Customs House, which is keeping the cash;
• A copy of the document issued by the bank, from which the money was withdrawn;
• A copy of your passport;
• Your contacts.

To apply for the permission, contact the National Bank of Ukraine at:

2a, vul. Kontractova, Kiev; tel: +38 044 230 16 80. 9, vul. Instytutska, Kiev; tel: +38 044 293 54 30.

The process can take up to several days. Customs house will return the funds when you obtain the license.

Precious metals weighing less than 500 g (per traveller regardless of age) can be imported to Ukraine if declared. To import more than 500 g of precious metals you will need a license from the National Bank of Ukraine following the same procedure above.

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