Europe

Insurance

 

We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  This should include cover for all forms of medical treatment.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.   For more general information see our Travel Insurance page.

If things do go wrong when you are oversees then this is our How We Can Help page.

 

You should keep your original passport with you at all times for ID purposes and ensure that next of kin details are kept up to date.

 

Registration

 

If you are staying three months or more, you are advised to register on LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.  More information about registering with LOCATE can be found at the top of this page and here.

Customs Regulation

There are strict customs regulations governing the export from Ukraine of antiques and items of historical interest.  If in doubt seek prior permission from customs authorities.

Money

US dollars and Euros may be readily exchanged in major cities.  Sterling may also be exchanged at a more limited number of sites.  Use only official exchange booths.  ATMs are also available and credit cards are widely used, but not universally accepted, in cities.  Outside cities you should ensure that you have sufficient funds available in local currency.