Ukraine and the EU extended the visa-free travel regime

On September 25, the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine and the European Commission agreed to extend the Agreement on the Liberalization of Freight Transportation for 15 months, so the "transport visa-free regime" will be in effect at least until March 2027, and carriers from Ukraine and the EU will no longer require special permits to perform bilateral and transit transportation, the ministry's press service reported.

The extension of the agreement does not provide for the introduction of updated rules for its implementation. As before, carriers from Ukraine and EU countries must comply with the norms of liberalization of transportation. In particular, this concerns the marking of trucks, the availability of a license and documents for cargo.

"As part of the extension of the Liberalization Agreement, Ukraine has committed to further implementing regulations in the field of road transport that meet European integration obligations. Thus, by the end of 2026, Ukraine must implement key provisions regarding the business reputation of companies, the use of smart tachographs, and the training of managers of transport companies. These are the norms of Law No. 4347 adopted in March," the ministry added.

In addition, it is noted that after July 1, 2026, new freight vehicles registered in Ukraine must be equipped with smart tachographs.