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Visit Kharkov, Kharkiv, Ukrain

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How do I receive a Ukrainian visa?

Since 04/01/2005 visas are not necessary for citizens of the EC and Switzerland. Citizens of other countries should provide (or send by mail) an invitation and their passport to the Embassy of Ukraine in their countries.

How do I receive an invitation to come to Ukraine?

Please send us a copy of your passport and approximate dates of your sojourn in Ukraine. We'll send you a letter of invitation.

How do I book a hotel or rent and apartment at the best price?

You've got to pay attention to the fact that the hotels are extremely expensive in Ukraine. You should count on approximately 70 to 100 euros per day in a downtown hotel. We always advise our clients to rent a 1-2 room apartment, with all modern comfort, in the center of the town. It will permit you to save 50% of the budget you plan for the hotel, and enjoy a better quality. We will make the reservation for free. Attention: never reserve and pay for hotel rooms or apartments by internet through Ukrainian sites.

Which air travel companies are available in Kyiv?

Air France, KLM, Alitalia, Ukrainian Airlines, Lufthanza, Lot, Malev, Swiss Air, Aurtrian Airlines and others.

Which air travel companies are available in Kharkiv?

In Kharkiv only Austrian Airlines are available.

Which airport should I choose: Kharkiv or Kyiv?

Your tickets to Kyiv will be of course less expensive than those of Austrian Airlines to Kharkiv. It's up to you to decide whether you save several hundred euros and arrive to Kyiv or save several hours and fly directly to Kharkiv.

How do I get from Kyiv to Kharkiv?

Our representative will come to pick you up in Kyiv airport to show you the places of interest in the capital or immediately accompany you to Kharkiv (by express train, bus, car, or plane). By the time of your arrival he will have bought the tickets to Kharkiv where your interpreter will be awaiting you.

Which credit cards are accepted in Ukraine?

All international cards (Visa, Maestro, Master Card) are available for cash withdrawal in automatic tellers. Please be careful of your daily or weekly cash draw limit. It's always advisable to keep 50-70% of your budget in cash to save you the possible bother of withdrawal. It's in a very little number of stores and restaurants that you'll be able to make payments with your card. Generally you'll need it solely for cash withdrawal.

What's the weather typical for different seasons?

On average: February -3 to -10, March -3 to +7, April +5 to +15, June-August +22 to +30 (all Centigrade).

What are the prices like in Ukraine?

Due to an infavourable economic situation and rather low salaries, the prices are also not high (except things of luxury: hotels for foreigners, certain restaurants).

Does the problem of insecurity really exist?

Kharkiv is a rather calm city, and you risk nothing (if you don't go rambling in some suburbs in the night). Especially as our agency takes care of your security during all the time of your sojourn.

How do I invite a woman to my country?

It really depends on which country you live in. The document of prime necessity is of course the letter of invitation, issued by your city administration. Other documents such as revenue certificate or propriety entitlement might be necessary depending on the country. All the documents should be sent to the person that you are inviting. She should present these papers in the Embassy of your country in Ukraine.