Short visit to Kiev
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2001
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Short visit to Kiev
I am hoping to add a brief side-trip to Kiev on an upcoming RTW trip. I had 4 days there about 2.5 years ago, and would like to take the chance to catch up with a friend (a boy we hosted for 5 weeks in 1998 through a group called "Children of Chennobyl for Surviving").
What option are there for transport from Kiev airport (KBP) to a private residence on the other side of the city?
Also, does anyone know if there is still a need to "register" your passport after arrival? When I was there previously we had to register within 4 days of arrival and this could not be done at the airport. Given that I will only be there for 2 nights, registering will be a real pain.
Thanks in advance,
NM
What option are there for transport from Kiev airport (KBP) to a private residence on the other side of the city?
Also, does anyone know if there is still a need to "register" your passport after arrival? When I was there previously we had to register within 4 days of arrival and this could not be done at the airport. Given that I will only be there for 2 nights, registering will be a real pain.
Thanks in advance,
NM
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I presume Kiev is like MOW & LED. We had to register, and we had to have a visa. Russia is in the process of setting up visa issue in Russia, but I don't think that is very far along right now.
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NM -- Keep in mind that Kiev is in Ukraine, not Russia, thus you need to consult with the Ukrainian rules. According to the Ukrainian Consulate General in NY, "registration with local authorities of foreign citizens temporary visiting Ukraine and their passports is no longer required as of July 1, 2001." You still need a visa though.
Your options for transport from KBP to Kiev will depend on how much luggage you have. One economical option is to take an express bus (reasonably comfortable) from KBP to the city center, then hail a cab (would be my personal choice) or take a subway.
Hope it helps!
Your options for transport from KBP to Kiev will depend on how much luggage you have. One economical option is to take an express bus (reasonably comfortable) from KBP to the city center, then hail a cab (would be my personal choice) or take a subway.
Hope it helps!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Eugene:
NM -- Keep in mind that Kiev is in Ukraine, not Russia, thus you need to consult with the Ukrainian rules. According to the Ukrainian Consulate General in NY, "registration with local authorities of foreign citizens temporary visiting Ukraine and their passports is no longer required as of July 1, 2001." You still need a visa though.
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NM -- Keep in mind that Kiev is in Ukraine, not Russia, thus you need to consult with the Ukrainian rules. According to the Ukrainian Consulate General in NY, "registration with local authorities of foreign citizens temporary visiting Ukraine and their passports is no longer required as of July 1, 2001." You still need a visa though.
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Last time the Visa application was a painful process, requiring a written official letter of invitation from our Ukrainian hosts, meaning I will need to get things moving since snail mail between Ukrain and Australia can take weeks to get through.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Your options for transport from KBP to Kiev will depend on how much luggage you have. One economical option is to take an express bus (reasonably comfortable) from KBP to the city center, then hail a cab (would be my personal choice) or take a subway.
Hope it helps!
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Hope it helps!
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The amount of luggage will depend on how I connect from the US or UK and if I can leave the bulk of my luggage somewhere in London before going LGW-KBP and just take an overnight bag.
Thanks for the replies. I noticed this board was not very active and was hoping someone with local knowledge would assist. Thanks.