Cabinet extends border crossing restrictions until May 11

The relevant order No. 439-p of April 24 was published on the Government portal.

“To amend the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 287 of March 14, 2020 ‘On temporary state border crossing restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 on the territory of Ukraine’... by replacing ‘until April 24, 2020’ with ‘until May 11, 2020’ in the wording,”  the document reads.

On March 12, the Government of Ukraine introduced the quarantine to counteract the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus infection. According to the order No. 287-r of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of March 14, 2020, the border crossing points (checkpoints) were temporarily closed for international passenger transportation at 00:00 on March 17, 2020. The exception is the transportation of persons for the protection of national interests or in connection with the fulfillment of international obligations, as well as representatives of diplomatic institutions and humanitarian missions.

In addition, since 00:00 on March 16, 2020, the border crossing for entry into Ukraine has been temporarily banned for foreigners and stateless persons. The restriction does not apply to those who are permanent or temporary residents of Ukraine, are spouses or children of citizens of Ukraine, employees of foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts accredited in Ukraine, representations of official international missions, organizations accredited in Ukraine and their family members; drivers and service personnel of freight vehicles, crew members. Other categories of foreigners and stateless persons enter Ukraine with the consent of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Initially, the quarantine was introduced until April 3, then it was extended until April 24. On April 22, the Cabinet extended the quarantine until May 11.

Since March 28, Ukraine has completely closed the border for scheduled transportation services, including aviation.

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