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Sierra44

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English looking for information about Ukraine

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Lives in Mykolayiv, Mykolaiv

Registration: 18 November 2017

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Sierra44 replied to a thread
3 years ago
Sierra44

Borispol Hotels by Sierra44

I was looking at "NonStop" and "Old Port" Hotels near KBP for an overnight stay before the flight to London, but I'm sure there is a Hotel closer (within walking distance of terminal B) as I have stayed there on occasions. It ...

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Thanks UkrAL. I can remember walking from terminal D to terminal B before terminal F was built, but can't remember seeing a hotel there. The Borispol Airport Hotel stood on the main road out of the airport. Life is much easier now that terminal ... Read More

Sierra44 created a thread
3 years ago

Borispol Hotels

I was looking at "NonStop" and "Old Port" Hotels near KBP for an overnight stay before the flight to London, but I'm sure there is a Hotel closer (within walking distance of terminal B) as I have stayed there on occasions. It ... Read More

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3 years ago
LouiseMills

Private Health Care - Mykolaiv by LouiseMills

Hi there, does anyone have any information on Private Healthcare and Hospitals in the Mykolaiv area please? Thanks

Sierra44

I was able to get a private ECG for 50 hrv in Nikolaev. Read More

Sierra44 replied to a thread
3 years ago
RE63

Transfer money from your US açcount to Ukraine by RE63

Anyone have any advice on the best way to draw money from your bank in the USA to Ukraine?

Sierra44

I was able to open a bank account in Ukraine under my own name but my passport needed officially translating into Ukrainian. I also had to apply for a Ukrainian tax number. I had a lawyer in Ukraine do this for me at a very reasonable cost. Read More

Sierra44 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 ...

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Was your car a left-hand drive? I was thinking of driving to Ukraine but not necessarily in a UK vehicle. Read More

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6 years ago
Julien

Opening a bank account in Ukraine by Julien

Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Ukraine ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Ukraine ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...

Sierra44

I have been with PrivatBank for a number of years now. It is the biggest in Ukraine. ATM access is available widely. The problem I had was setting up an account as a foreigner. If you are not a Ukrainian citizen you will need to get a tax number. I ... Read More

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6 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 ...

Sierra44

It is 90 days within a 180 day period. The date of entry or exit is rolling so you need to check it if you intend to stay for a long period. If you overstay you will be taken from passport control in Kiev and told to pay a fine before you can travel ... Read More

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6 years ago
Priscilla

How to deal with stress when moving to Ukraine by Priscilla

Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to Ukraine (cultural adaptation, ...

Sierra44

You will probably find that a therapist is available to deal with stress and anxiety quite cheaply in Ukraine but you will need to speak Russian/Ukrainian. Consultations can even be made on Skype. Just be aware that the Ukrainian culture is totally ... Read More

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6 years ago
Yud

Banking in Ukraine by Yud

Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Ukraine? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the country] How ...

Sierra44

I have been with PrivatBank for a number of years now. It is the biggest in Ukraine. ATM access is available widely. The problem I had was setting up an account as a foreigner. If you are not a Ukrainian citizen you will need to get a tax number. I ... Read More

Sierra44 replied to a thread
7 years ago
vkjain

Details about Kryvhi Rih by vkjain

Hi Friends, I am planning to move from Kolkata India to Kryvhi Rih Ukraine with my family. I have 1.5 year old baby boy. I am pure vegetarian person (Jain community). At home we don't have onion, garlic, potato, brinjal, egg, meat, fish etc. I ...

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Krivoy Rog has no airport so you will probably consider a car to come and go. Be aware that the roads into and around the city are in in terrible condition (potholes like bomb craters). I drove from Kiev to Krivoy Rog and back in 2009. The journey ... Read More

Sierra44 replied to a thread
7 years ago
simon-in-nikolaev

UK Citizen Obtaining Ukrainian Visitor Visa by simon-in-nikolaev

I have just returned from Ukraine, after being refused entry. I thought I understood the 90/180 day rule, however there was a part that I was not aware of. I have carefully tracked my visits and I knew that I was at the 90 day limit when I left the ...

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I overstayed last year and payed the fine at Kiev Airport (having nearly missed the flight to queue at the bank). I thought too, that I could return in a few weeks and just stay the allowed number of days. However, the Ukrainian Embassy in London ... Read More

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7 years ago
Sierra44

Using British electrical Items in Ukraine by Sierra44

Has anyone had any issues using their phones, tablets on the Ukrainian electrical system? I regularly charge my phone using a European/British adaptor and have had no problems. However, some items that I have bought for gifts (phone, smartwatch etc) ...

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Thanks. I'll probably buy one here and take it to Nikolaev when I go next. The electrical items weren't top brand products so maybe they were just faulty. Read More

Sierra44 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Sierra44

Using British electrical Items in Ukraine by Sierra44

Has anyone had any issues using their phones, tablets on the Ukrainian electrical system? I regularly charge my phone using a European/British adaptor and have had no problems. However, some items that I have bought for gifts (phone, smartwatch etc) ...

Sierra44

Thanks. I've never had problems either but some of the devices I have given as gifts have failed. I wonder if the Ukrainian grid has more spikes on its system. Read More

Sierra44 created a thread
7 years ago

Using British electrical Items in Ukraine

Has anyone had any issues using their phones, tablets on the Ukrainian electrical system? I regularly charge my phone using a European/British adaptor and have had no problems. However, some items that I have bought for gifts (phone, smartwatch etc) ... Read More

Sierra44 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Festivals in Ukraine by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What are the main festivals in Ukraine? Are there art, food, music, film, or other festivals expats can attend and participate in? When do the festivals take place? How long does each festival usually last? What activities ...

Sierra44

Try Humourina in Odessa. It is held every April 1st. I have attended 5 out of the last six years. In 2017 the parade was restarted after a few years of it being cancelled. A time to really enjoy yourself! Read More