How to optimally get to Ukraine - a note for Latin American volunteers

To avoid problems when traveling to Ukraine, you need an official invitation. The Ukrainian side sends an invitation to the volunteer after an interview with a recruiter. Thanks to the invitation, you will not have any problems in other countries on the way to Ukraine, if you use the routes recommended by us.

 

Those who come without an invitation may encounter a low problem when crossing the borders of other countries:

 

- you may not be allowed to enter the transit country due to the first document.

- you may be asked for a return border after landing at the airport.

 

Travel to Ukraine

 

In order to travel to Ukraine from any country in Latin America, you just need to go to the international airport closest to your place of residence, which offers international air connections in a European country. These can be: Spain (Madrid), France (Paris), Germany (Berlin or Frankfurt am Main). After arriving in one of the above countries, head to Poland (Warsaw). The cheapest way to do this is by land transport (bus or train).

 

When you arrive in Warsaw, go to the bus station at the address: Kijowska, 20 (indicate the address of the taxi driver or get there yourself). Upon arrival at the bus station, enter the building and go to the special counter "Volunteer Registration Point". Tell the people at the counter that you are a volunteer and are heading to Ukraine. They will fully guide you with the next steps and, if necessary, provide food, accommodation and fully purchase tickets to Ukraine.

 

The cost of a bus ticket to the Ukrainian city of Ternopil is 25-30 dollars. When crossing the Polish-Ukrainian border, you present your documents to the border guards and inform them that you are a volunteer of the Ukrainian army. If your documents are in order, i.e. you have an official invitation and there are no problems with staying in Europe (i.e. you have not exceeded the 90-day limit), you will cross the border without any problems and get to Ternopil. There should be no problem, after the route has already been developed and established. In case of any misunderstandings, inform your recruiter by phone.

 

Important points when traveling to Ukraine

 

You follow the connection with your recruiter throughout the trip and discuss all the questions you may have. Follow all the instructions of your recruiter, who will explain the route and answer your questions.

 

Be sure to send a copy of your passport and flowers from your recruiter via WhatsApp while you are at home to receive an official invitation. Welcome the invitation via WhatsApp and print it before the trip.

 

Be sure to wear CIVILIAN clothes so as not to attract attention. Ask your recruiter what you should bring with you depending on the season. In autumn and winter, this may be warm clothes.

 

Initial costs in Ukraine

 

Accommodation during registration – until you become a military serviceman – will cost from $5 to $20 per day. You must be able to pay for accommodation in a hostel for 8-20 days, until you draw up documents for signing the contract. Food during this time is free at the expense of our volunteers, public transport is also free, so the total costs of the population and the cost starts from $40 for the entire period.

 

After signing the contract, you will receive a military uniform, bulletproof vest, helmet and other equipment. You will also be provided with three meals a day and medical care. You will undergo training in a military training camp for at least 30 days and only after that will you go to the military unit.