Vehicle registration plate code for
Ukraine
UA
Other Europe·ISO UA
Example plate
UA
AA 1234 BB
Typical format: AA 1234 BB. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Ukraine is not an EU member state and does not use the blue 12-star band. Plates instead carry a national sign or flag with the distinguishing code "UA".
Code
UA
ISO-2
UA
Group
Other Europe
EU band
No
Other countries in Other Europe
FAQ — Ukraine
What does "UA" mean on a number plate?
"UA" is the international distinguishing sign of Ukraine — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Ukraine is UA.
What does a Ukraine number plate look like?
The typical format is "AA 1234 BB" — for example "AA 1234 BB". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Ukraine use the blue EU band?
No. Ukraine does not use the blue EU 12-star band — plates carry a national strip or sign with "UA" instead.