U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
There was no change to the advisory level. Armed conflict risks were updated under “unrest” indicator.
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Is Ukraine safe? 🇺🇦
Europe · Updated
As of September 2026, Ukraine scores 20/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Ukraine Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 8 Ukraine destinations assessed, Kyiv scores highest (20/100), while Lviv scores lowest (20/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Crimea FCDO advises against all travel to Crimea.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Ukraine: avoid all travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Ukraine destinations by safety score
#1🇺🇦KyivHigh Risk · updated 8 September 202620#2🇺🇦FastivHigh Risk · updated 28 August 202620#3🇺🇦Ivano-FrankivskHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202620#4🇺🇦ChernivtsiHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202620#5🇺🇦DniproHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202620#6🇺🇦KharkivHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202620#7🇺🇦OdesaHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202620#8🇺🇦LvivHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202620
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03 · Evidence Signals
Ukraine safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2021 | 3.8 / 100k | 73 | World Bank Open Data (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 59/100 | 59 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 45/100 | 45 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 10.5 / 100k | 65 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Ukraine safety FAQ
Is Ukraine safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Ukraine Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Ukraine averages 20/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 8 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Ukraine?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Kyiv currently scores highest at 20/100 (High Risk). Lviv scores lowest at 20/100.
Where does this Ukraine safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.