Ukraine – Stage 4: Do Not Journey
Don’t journey to Ukraine as a result of elevated threats of Russian army motion and Covid-19; these in Ukraine ought to depart instantly through industrial or non-public means. If remaining in Ukraine, train elevated warning as a consequence of crime, civil unrest, and potential fight operations ought to Russia take army motion. Some areas have elevated threat. Learn the complete Journey Advisory.
On February 12, 2022, the Division of State ordered the departure of most US direct rent staff from Embassy Kyiv as a result of continued menace of Russian army motion. US residents mustn’t journey to Ukraine, and people in Ukraine ought to depart instantly utilizing industrial or different privately accessible transportation choices. The Division beforehand licensed the voluntary departure of US direct rent staff and ordered the departure of eligible members of the family on January 23, 2022.
As of Sunday, February 13, 2022, the Division of State will droop consular providers on the US Embassy in Kyiv. The Embassy will keep a small consular presence in Lviv, Ukraine to deal with emergencies, however won’t be able to offer passport, visa or routine consular providers. US residents might search these providers at U.S. Embassies in neighboring nations. US residents searching for emergency help in Ukraine ought to full this on-line type and the State Division will reply.
US residents who determine to stay in Ukraine and who don’t depart instantly as suggested, must also full this on-line type in order that we might higher talk with you.
There are continued experiences of a Russian army build-up on the border with Ukraine, indicating potential for vital army motion in opposition to Ukraine. The safety circumstances, notably alongside Ukraine’s borders, in Russia-occupied Crimea, and in Russia-controlled japanese Ukraine, are unpredictable and may deteriorate with little discover. Demonstrations, which have turned violent at instances, commonly happen all through Ukraine, together with in Kyiv.
US residents in Ukraine ought to be conscious that the US authorities won’t be able to evacuate US residents within the occasion of Russian army motion anyplace in Ukraine. Navy motion might begin at any time and with out warning and would additionally severely affect the US Embassy’s means to offer consular providers, together with help to US residents in departing Ukraine. For extra info, please evaluate what the US authorities can and can’t do to help you in a disaster abroad.