Travel Information From Algeria to Ukraine

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Ukraine.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Ukraine.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Polio

A single lifetime booster dose of Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) is recommended for adults who received the routine polio vaccination series as children; the routine series is recommended for unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated children and adults and those with unknown vaccination status.

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Ukraine. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Ukraine, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Ukraine.

Tick-borne Encephalitis

For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas
TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay

Local Phrases Language : Ukrainian

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = DOH-brihy dehn'
Good morning = DOH-broh-hoh RAHN-koo
Good evening= DOH-brihy VEH-cheer
Goodbye = do poh-BAH-cheh-nyah
Nice to meet you = DOO-zheh prih-YEHM-noh poh-znah-YOH-mih-tih-syah

Conversational

How are you? = yak SPRAH-vih?
I am good thank you = DOH-breh, DYAH-koo-yoo
What’s your name? = yak vahs ZVAH-tih?
My name is … = meh-NEH ZVAH-tih…
Do you speak English? = vih hoh-voh-RIH-teh an-HEE-skoh-yoo?
I don’t speak Ukrainian = yah neh hoh-voh-RYOO [DOH-breh] oo-krah-YIN-skoh-yoo
I don’t understand = yah neh roh-zoo-MEE-yoo

Basics

Yes = Так
No = nee
Please = PROH-shoo
Thank you = DYAH-koo-yoo
You’re welcome = PROH-shoo
Excuse me please (as a question) = peh-reh-PROH-shoo-yoo
Excuse me (as sorry) = proh-BAHCH-teh
I want to go to … = ya khochu pity do...

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = restoraniv
It was delicious = VOO-loh DOO-zheh SMAHCH-noh
The bill, please = rah-KHOO-nohk, bood' LAHS-kah
Very expensive = tseh zah-doh-ROH-hoh
Please can I have a beer? = PIH-voh PIH-vah, bood' lahs-KAH

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taksi
Car = Avtomobil
Bus = Avtobus
Right = prah-VO-rooch
Left = leeh-VO-rooch
Straight = PRIAmo
Stop here = Zupynitʹsya tut

Places

Downtown = Tsentr mista
Street = VOOHlitsia
Hotel = Hotelʹ
Museum = muzey
Market = Rynok
Hospital = Likarnya
Police = poo-LEE-tsee-yah
Bank = Bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Kotra hodyna?
Today = Sʹohodni
Tomorrow = ZAVtra
Yesterday = uCHOra
When? = Koly?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = deh toot too-ah-LEHT?
Help me, please = do-po-mo-ZHEET meh-NEE, bood-LA-ska
Call an ambulance = vyklykaty shvydku dopomohu
I need a doctor = me-NEE po-TREE-ben LEE-kar

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Kyiv

Kyiv or Kiev is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. It is in north-central Ukraine along the Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2021, its population was 2,962,180, making Kyiv the seventh-most populous city in Europe.

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Corruption

The Ukraine police forces are notoriously corrupt. Bribes are solicited by police on a daily basis, and in many cases, officers are paid off by criminals to turn a blind eye to crime.

If you are in the Ukraine and encounter a police officer and it is understood you are foreign, chances are you will be questioned and quite possibly charged with an offense. Then, you'll probably get a solicitation for a bribe. Bribery is illegal here, but it is extremely likely that you will be the one charged with bribing a police officer – even though you weren't the one to offer it in the first place. Bribes usually don't run up any more than around US $5, but sometimes it can be more. Avoid paying bribes to help end the bribery epidemic.

Technically, this kind of intimidating activity is coercion, which is itself illegal. The problem is, who can you report the crime to?

Our tip is to treat the incidence of police bribery as you would any other money related crime. Try to politely decline and ask for a reasonable reason for the offense, and ask to be taken to the local police station where other officers may help you out of the situation.

ATM and credit card scams

ATMs are prevalent in Ukraine, especially in major cities, such as Kiev. However, they are big targets for criminals, and some people have created fake ATMs.

A few years back, it was reported in Ukrainian media that a set of criminals built a machine in the commercial centre of Kiev offering withdrawals with 'no commission', obviously looking to target travelers who would normally be none the wiser. This scam is thankfully no longer a threat, as these fake ATMs have been removed. However, you should still look for ATMs that are attached to an official bank.

When people inserted their card and tried to take their cash out, the machine spat out the message "Damage Of Equipment" - the card was stuck, and the crooks had access to the PIN.

There are still reports of "card skimming", where criminals record customers entering their PINs, or set up systems that allow the information on the card to be duplicated to a replica and used later.

But it's not just ATMs that have been a focus. Some of the biggest criminal undertakings in the world in regard to credit card number collection, especially on the internet, have been masterminded in the Ukraine. The key is to be very cautious when using credit cards or ATMs, and deal only with reputable businesses. If you are affected by a money crime, report it to your bank immediately and cancel your cards to avoid any further money withdrawls.

The Ukraine bride scam

For many men, the way to find love is via 'mail-order brides'. This is a term to describe women who are looking to leave their country of origin for a new life in another country.

The internet is riddled with web pages listing women who are looking for a new start. And for many lonely men, the offer looks like it's too good to be true (which in most cases, it is). Unfortunately, many of those who are blinded by the idea also get duped out of thousands of dollars by unscrupulous operators.

If you have been in contact with an agency regarding love in the Ukraine, be very, very careful. You might be considering traveling to the country to meet your prospective wife – but there are a few things to keep in mind.

Not all agencies are fraudulent, but most are. You might get lucky with a legitimate business, but chances are, you are looking down the barrel of a huge scam. If you are contacted and have requests made for cash, money transfers, purchasing of items or financial support, be very cautious. Never hand your money to someone you have never met or have no way to know you can trust.

If you plan to travel to the Ukraine to meet the love of your life, do extensive research on the person before you pay to make the trip. Cross check their name with any number of websites that have been established which can help you find scam profiles.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Ukraine is Orthodox Christian.
• Don't be surprised by occasional yelling in public. Bus driver yells at a passenger and the passenger yells back - it’s viewed as a standard way of working things out
• Don't point with your index finger - better to use the whole hand instead.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Ukraine?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Ukraine. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Ukraine is ranked 92nd in the world. The Healthcare in Ukraine is part of a universal health care system being a successor of the Soviet healthcare system.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Caused by touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.