Visa & Residency

Yes. Ukraine's borders remain open for incoming foreign nationals. Entry is via land crossings from Poland (Medyka-Shehyni, Dorohusk-Yahodyn), Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, or Moldova. All Ukrainian airports are closed for civilian flights. You'll need a valid passport and health insurance. Most Western nationals don't need a visa for stays up to 90 days.

Not currently. Ukraine announced plans for a digital nomad visa and launched the uResidency e-residency programme for IT professionals, but new applications are paused. For now, the best options are: visa-free entry (90/180 days), D-type visa (up to 1 year), or obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit through employment or other qualifying grounds.

Technically, the visa-free regime allows 'tourism' and doesn't explicitly cover remote work. However, if you're working for a foreign employer and not earning Ukrainian income, enforcement is practically non-existent. For stays beyond 90 days or to register as a ФОП (individual entrepreneur), you'll need a D-visa and TRP.

You have two main options: (1) Do a 'visa run' - exit Ukraine to Poland or another neighbouring country and return, resetting your 90-day clock within the 180-day period. (2) Apply for a D-type visa at a Ukrainian embassy, then convert to a Temporary Residence Permit once in Ukraine. The second option is recommended for stays of 6+ months.

Ukraine's individual entrepreneur (ФОП) system allows self-employed IT professionals to pay just 5% tax on revenue (Group 3, simplified taxation), plus a capped social contribution (ERU). You need a TRP and Ukrainian tax ID. It's available to anyone providing IT services - not just Ukrainian citizens. Annual revenue must stay below UAH 7.8M (~$190K). Many expats use local agencies to set this up.