U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
Do not travelto Ukraine for any reason due to the Russia-Ukraine war. U.S.
Full advisory →Is Ukraine safe? 🇺🇦
Europe · Updated
As of September 2026, Ukraine scores 18/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Ukraine Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 9 Ukraine destinations assessed, Kyiv scores highest (18/100), while Odesa scores lowest (18/100).
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 30 September 202618#2🇺🇦UzhhorodHigh Risk · updated 27 September 202618#3🇺🇦LvivHigh Risk · updated 12 September 202618#4🇺🇦FastivHigh Risk · updated 28 August 202618#5🇺🇦Ivano-FrankivskHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618#6🇺🇦ChernivtsiHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618#7🇺🇦DniproHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618#8🇺🇦KharkivHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618#9🇺🇦OdesaHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618
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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 18/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 30 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Ukraine?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Kyiv currently scores highest at 18/100 (High Risk). Odesa scores lowest at 18/100.
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.