Ukraine closes border for foreigners amid coronavirus threat

The government of Ukraine has decided to close the border to foreigners for two weeks, Report informs, citing the Ukrainian press.

According to the decision, Ukraine temporarily bans the entry of foreigners and stateless persons from 00:00 on March 16, 2020, until April 3, 2020.

The exception is for those who have the right to a permanent or temporary residence in the territory of Ukraine, are the spouses or children of Ukrainian citizens, drivers, and maintenance personnel of cargo vehicles, crew members, representatives of official international missions, and the diplomatic mission.

Besides, Ukraine closed its international regular passenger service from 00:00 on March 17, 2020, until April 3, 2020.

Ukrainians who cannot return home before March 17, should contact Ukrainian embassies and consulates abroad.