Is it illegal to explore Chernobyl?
Is it illegal to explore Chernobyl? It is forbidden to sit down and lie on any surface. This is due to the fact that they can be very radioactive. Visit the Exclusion Zone is possible only with a guide. Illegal access to the Exclusion Zone is prohibited and will entail administrative and criminal liability!
What happens if you visit Chernobyl now as a tourist?
Visitors to Chernobyl are scanned on entering and leaving the Exclusion Zone to check radiation levels. Occasionally - rarely - a reading will come back higher than recommended and in those cases you may need to leave behind an item of clothing in the zone.