Customs
Travelers crossing the Ukrainian border must complete a customs declaration only if they are carrying more than $1,000 and/or 10,000 hr (or the equivalent in any other currency) and/or declarable goods. Those carrying more than the mentioned above amount must have an A1 bank reference form. If you have less than $1,000 and no declarable goods, you only need to inform a customs officer verbally. Officers have the right to inspect your bags at any time.

Arriving by Plane
Located 34km east of Kyiv, Boryspil airport is a small but modern facility. Foreigners are supposed to receive registration cards when they come to Ukraine. You are strongly advised to save these registration cards because it is required upon leaving the country.

Money
The currency of Ukraine is Hryvnya (UAH), which is comprised of 100 kopiyok.
Notes are in denominations of UAH200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 kopiyok. Money can be exchanged at banks, exchange desks at hotels, shops or licensed exchange windows. Passport is not required for exchange operations. Exchange rate might differ from the official NBU rate.
Most banks are open to public from 9a.m. to 3p.m with a lunch hour from 1 to 2 p.m. and are closed on Saturday, Sunday.
USD and EURO are the most popular currencies in exchange booths. Other currencies are more difficult to exchange and have lower rates due to minor circulation in Ukraine.
Spend all hryvnas before leaving the country, as you can't take them out.

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