People may find that travelling in and out of the Ukraine will become easier over the next few months. The country is currently working with the European Union in an effort to easing visa restrictions for Ukrainian citizens who with to travel within the 27 nation bloc that makes up the European Union. The catalyst for this discussion? The upcoming soccer championships that are to take place in co-hosting countries Poland and Ukraine. The country’s Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ogryzko believes that the EU and Ukraine can definitely reach an agreement prior to the first soccer game.
The biggest obstacle on getting the visa-free travel pact put in place will depend on Ukraine. The government will have to bring their level of secure passport issuing and tighter border security up to European Union standards before the final travel pact can be signed. EU justice and home affairs commissioner Jacques Barrot, is also encouraging the government of Ukraine to ensure that they have an independent judiciary in place and to start fighting the illegal migration and human trafficking problems that have been plaguing the country for years.
Currently, travelers from most nations in the European Union and in North America are able to travel to and from Ukraine with a current valid passport and nothing else.
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