The Argentine Foreign Ministry confirmed this Thursday that air traffic in Ukraine is suspended. He also reported that there are only evacuation routes by land to Poland or Romania, which border Ukraine. To do this, you must present a passport and Covid-19 certificate, depending on the case, although the Government is already working to make some requirements more flexible.
According to recent information released by the Polish Border Guard, all border crossings between that country and Ukraine are operational. Those Argentine citizens who want to enter Poland must have a valid passportthe Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
“Likewise, although the Polish immigration authorities have stated that they are developing new rules that The requirements related to Covid will be made more flexible, if they have it, it is recommended that those who cross the border have a vaccination certificate and / or negative test “was explained in the text.
As for Romania, the border crossings open at the moment are Halmeu, Sighetu Marmației and Siret, reported the Romanian Border Police. To enter Romania, Argentine citizens do not need a visa, although they must prove that they have economic resources, the official information added.
In this case, the Foreign Ministry also clarified that “although the Romanian immigration authorities have stated that they are preparing new rules that will make the requirements related to Covid more flexible, if they have it, It is recommended that those who cross the border have a vaccination certificate and/or a negative test”.
In addition, he explained that the embassy in Bucharest “is making arrangements with the Romanian authorities in order to relax the requirements of the sanitary measures of admission”.
On the other hand, the Palacio San Martín provided the contact numbers of the Argentine embassies in Poland and Romania.
Assistance at the Argentine Embassy in Warsaw is carried out through the following channels: secons.epolo@cancilleria.gob.ar; and phones +48 506 067 852 and +48 506 067 852.
For its part, the contact channels of the Argentine Embassy in Bucharest are: eruma@mrecic.gov.ar; and telephone numbers 0040 21 312 26 26 and 0040 734 444 470.
“Taking into account that the situation is very dynamic and can change suddenly, it is recommended to be aware of local news in Ukraine and both countries, and the instructions and warnings issued by the authorities”clarified the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.