Which countries have relaxed entry and visa requirements for Ukrainian nationals?

More than half a million people are thought to have fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries since Russia launched its invasion on 24 February.

Countries around the world have opened their borders to refugees in response - with the European Union leading the way. According to EU and French officials, at least 300,000 Ukrainian people have so far entered the bloc and countries should be prepared for millions more as the conflict escalates.

Many European countries have relaxed their entry and visa requirements for those fleeing the war. So what are the new rules?

Since 2017, Ukrainians with biometric passports have been able to travel to the Schengen Zone and stay for 90 days out of every 180 without needing a visa.

On Sunday, EU internal ministers met and agreed to allow all Ukrainian refugees to remain in the EU for up to three years without having to apply for asylum first.

“All EU member states are prepared to accept refugees from Ukraine,” German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said this week.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said the country is accepting all citizens and legal residents of Ukraine.

“We’re letting everyone in,” Orban announced on Friday.

“I’ve seen people who have no travel documents, but we’re providing them with travel documents. And we’re also allowing in those who have arrived from third countries after the proper screening.”

Ukrainian people escaping the war may also be allowed in - in the absence of a biometric passport or other travel documents - after an individual assessment of other identification documents.

Ireland announced on Friday 25 February that it was immediately lifting visa requirements for Ukrainians.

“People who are considering leaving Ukraine and travelling to Ireland may for the