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@simon-in-nikolaev

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English expat in Ukraine

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English

Lives in Mykolaiv

Speaks English, Russian (a little)

Registration: 21 August 2017

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simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
3 years ago
simon-in-nikolaev

Enter Ukraine on Emergency Travel Documents by simon-in-nikolaev

Is it possible to enter Ukraine with UK Emergency Travel Documents? I have a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation... I tried to renew my temporary residency permit, however I have been unable to due to my expiring passport. Due to the current ...

simon-in-nikolaev

If your Emergency Travel Document has Ukraine listed in it then yes. But I would get in contact with the Embassy to make sure.Thanks! I actually started the application process and it also states that it is valid to exit and enter ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev created a thread
3 years ago

Enter Ukraine on Emergency Travel Documents

Is it possible to enter Ukraine with UK Emergency Travel Documents? I have a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation... I tried to renew my temporary residency permit, however I have been unable to due to my expiring passport. Due to the current ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
3 years ago
UkrAl

Any updates regarding UK visitors and Coronavirus by UkrAl

Hi, I will be coming to visit my wife and family in December can anyone advise of what to expect at the border with Poland with regards to coronavirus, I read somewhere that I need an app on my mobile with my Ukrainian number and that I can get a ...

simon-in-nikolaev

I have been traveling in and out of Ukraine many times during the Coronavirus period. I am a UK expat, living here in Ukraine. But, I think my entry requirements are the same as any other UK citizen. Upon arrival, I must have specific Covid-19 ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
3 years ago
Sanja7

Renewal of the Temporary Residence Permit during c19-crisis? by Sanja7

Hey My TRP will expire soon and I have it based on volunteer work. Any of you expats renewed your TRP during the crisis? Any problems or business is back to normal? Appreciate answers.

simon-in-nikolaev

I am about to go through the renewal process here in Nikolaev. My wife has made an appointment with our local office for next week. They have provided me with a list of documents, which seems similar to the last time. We have married since my ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
5 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Ukraine by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Ukraine, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...

simon-in-nikolaev

Anyone having experience driving around with a foreign registered car in UA? Is the police stopping you a lot and checking documents and so on? Any problems?I drove my UK-registered car in Ukraine for 3 months without any problems from the Police. I ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
5 years ago
AmandaOrleander

How to plan relocation properly? by AmandaOrleander

I just need to figure out how I'm going to pack and move everything without breaking the bank, my fragile lamp, or my back. :D :huh: And save some money.

simon-in-nikolaev

I just need to figure out how I'm going to pack and move everything without breaking the bank, my fragile lamp, or my back. :D :huh: And save some money.Where are you moving from and what are your means? I moved from England. I ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
5 years ago
Dev Alboz

Question about permission for work!! by Dev Alboz

I am married. How long should I wait to take permission for work in Ukraine?

simon-in-nikolaev

If you currently do not hold any type of residency permit, then you are not able to be a director of a company in Ukraine. Foreigners are not allowed. My wife is the director of our LLC. I obtained my work permit, visa and temporary residency ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
5 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Ukraine by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Ukraine, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...

simon-in-nikolaev

Did you have a registration for the car in your name at the time of the border crossing into Ukraine?Yes, I had all documentation with me, including registration and ownership documents. This was required for me to get the necessary approval to ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
5 years ago
UkrAl

Travelling to Ukraine by car by UkrAl

Hi everybody. I asked this question a couple of years ago but I have still not travelled from United Kingdom to Ukraine in my own car, this year will be the year, I am planning on driving over the Christmas period, the plan is to cross the boarder ...

simon-in-nikolaev

Was your car a left-hand drive? I was thinking of driving to Ukraine but not necessarily in a UK vehicle.No, I have a normal UK right hand drive car. It was interesting to drive here!! Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
5 years ago
UkrAl

Travelling to Ukraine by car by UkrAl

Hi everybody. I asked this question a couple of years ago but I have still not travelled from United Kingdom to Ukraine in my own car, this year will be the year, I am planning on driving over the Christmas period, the plan is to cross the boarder ...

simon-in-nikolaev

There are thousands of Polish vehicles in Ukraine being driven by Ukrainian’s. Nothing expensive, just your usual cars. People simply go to Poland, hand over cash and drive it back to Ukraine. There seems to be a loophole where you can bring ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
5 years ago
TONY5591

Visa requirements by TONY5591

Hi, I travel regularly to Ukraine on a British passport with different amounts of stay. I understand the maximum stay is 90 days. Am I right in saying it is 90 days IN a 6 month period and how is the period calculated especially if the period ...

simon-in-nikolaev

Hi Tony, I am British and I also did exactly the same thing. I read the UK government website and *thought* I understood everything. No... So, if you are doing the same as me, you need to be careful. I used to come and go for different periods. I ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
6 years ago
UkrAl

Travelling to Ukraine by car by UkrAl

Hi everybody. I asked this question a couple of years ago but I have still not travelled from United Kingdom to Ukraine in my own car, this year will be the year, I am planning on driving over the Christmas period, the plan is to cross the boarder ...

simon-in-nikolaev

I'm not sure what they would expect as an ownership document; perhaps the invoice for when you purchased the car? They didn't ask me for this. I did have it with me though, so I could have provided it, if required. I think the registration ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
6 years ago
UkrAl

Travelling to Ukraine by car by UkrAl

Hi everybody. I asked this question a couple of years ago but I have still not travelled from United Kingdom to Ukraine in my own car, this year will be the year, I am planning on driving over the Christmas period, the plan is to cross the boarder ...

simon-in-nikolaev

I did the same approximately one year ago. I drove my car from England to Ukraine, across France, Belgium, Germany and Poland. I took the ferry from England to France at Dover. I used the Korczowa-Krakovets Polish/Ukrainian boarder crossing. I ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Working conditions and labour laws in Ukraine by Priscilla

Hello, Working conditions differ across the world, and as a working expat, it is important to know your rights as an employee. Are working conditions standard in Ukraine? For instance, are working hours, paid time off, and sick leave different ...

simon-in-nikolaev

All rights and laws are the same for Ukrainians and expats. Once an foreigner has a work permit, s/he is entitled to the same benefits and rights as a Ukrainian. See https://www.contactukraine.com/business-laws/ukraine-employment-law-guide ... Read More

simon-in-nikolaev replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Finding your bearings in Ukraine by Priscilla

Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Ukraine? Do you use gps systems such as google/apple ...

simon-in-nikolaev

I live in Nikolaev and regularly travel around Ukraine. I tend to use Google Maps or Apple Maps on my iPhone. It also seems to be the locally accepted way to navigate Ukraine. We have run into some issues where the navigator tries to send us the ... Read More