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@Laura St

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Speaks English, French, Romanian

Registration: 27 March 2018

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last year
gelum

Rec. ice hockey in Bucharest? by gelum

Hi guys, Canadian that may relocate to Buc in the near future. Any chance I can get to play some rec. hockey there? Should I bother to take my gear and sticks?Thanks,George

Laura St

My kids went for a while to an ice skating rink, to learn to ice skate and maybe join their hockey team (jr), Patinoarul Tiriac (https://www.facebook.com/PatinoarulAllianzTiriacArena/). They train and host many competitions, and they might offer rec ... Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
GG-RAMG

I need a mortgage by GG-RAMG

Hi Everyone Is there anyone out there who can arrange a mortgage for a brit newly married to a romanian girl and only just arrived in Bucharest, we want to buy a house, or anyone who knows a financial advisor to help with this, we are about to ...

Laura St

I just sent it to you in a private message. Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
Laura St

Expat group in Ploiesti by Laura St

Hello! Any expats in Ploiesti or nearby? If yes, my husband and I created a facebook group (Expats in Ploiesti) for meeting other expats and locals. :) We live in Bucharest but will be commuting regularly to Ploiesti, and it would be nice to meet ...

Laura St

Sounds great! Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
GG-RAMG

I need a mortgage by GG-RAMG

Hi Everyone Is there anyone out there who can arrange a mortgage for a brit newly married to a romanian girl and only just arrived in Bucharest, we want to buy a house, or anyone who knows a financial advisor to help with this, we are about to ...

Laura St

Hi, From our experience (Romanian married to American), it's a pretty stressful process but it's worth trying. We worked with a broker and got a loan last fall, after several banks absolutely refused giving us a loan simply because my ... Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
Saroy

Issues to change foreign drive license in ROmania. PLS HELP! by Saroy

HI there. Im Brazilian living in Romania for five years. I Could not have my driver document registered here in Romania since i was buying my place and would have the house in my name and new documentos, and after that I Could apply for ...

Laura St

Hi, Same thing happened to an American friend of mine, 3-4 years ago. She emailed the issuing authority of her driving license and asked if they can send it by mail. They sent it to her mom's house, then her mom sent it to Bucharest by post. ... Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
New_in_town_2021

renting an apartment - cost of building management by New_in_town_2021

Hello, May someone confirm if it used that the tenant have to support the building management costs (e.g. elevators, commom areas like building entrance area, etc.) or it should be supported by the owner? What is its average cost? Thank you

Laura St

It depends on the type of building: new/old, with elevator/without. We were paying around 6 lei for cleaning and electricity in the common area (no elevator). Better check with the administrator of your building. Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
New_in_town_2021

renting an apartment - cost of building management by New_in_town_2021

Hello, May someone confirm if it used that the tenant have to support the building management costs (e.g. elevators, commom areas like building entrance area, etc.) or it should be supported by the owner? What is its average cost? Thank you

Laura St

Hi, The tenant is paying. These expenses are usually included in the utilities bill (which also include electricity, gas, water, garbage collection). The bills are around 150-200 lei/month/ person in warmer months, and 200-300 lei/month/person in ... Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
brutus11

Oradea university by brutus11

Good morning, My name is Bruno and I am a pharmacy student from Catania. I would like to undertake an experience abroad as a "free mover" also known as a '' visiting student '' in the university of Oradea. My professors ...

Laura St

If you'll join their facebook group, you'll probably get a clarifying response sooner: https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicinaoradea/ Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
Elr0nd

Late insurance for renewal of residence permit by Elr0nd

Hello everyone! Romanian here, married to a lovely American lady and residing in Bucharest. We got her 1st residence permit (valid for 5 years) back in July 2017, so it is due to expire July next year. We had to get her a private health insurance ...

Laura St

Hi, I am Romanian married to an American, living in Bucharest :). My husband renewed his permis de sedere in July, but I remember that this question came up each time he had to do it. When he went to Anaf, which was one-two weeks before his ... Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
ixDavidxi

Changing Address Confusion by ixDavidxi

Hello, I am a German Citizen living in Romania with a Registration Certificate. Currently residing in Ploiesti, I am going to be moving to Bucharest. The owners of the place that I will be moving to are giving me a hard time with the lease. I am ...

Laura St

This is my last reply on this topic. We have discussed this with the Immigration office in Bucharest in January 2016 and in July 2020 when we changed the address, and their requirements are the same. We chose one of the two options that the ... Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
ixDavidxi

Changing Address Confusion by ixDavidxi

Hello, I am a German Citizen living in Romania with a Registration Certificate. Currently residing in Ploiesti, I am going to be moving to Bucharest. The owners of the place that I will be moving to are giving me a hard time with the lease. I am ...

Laura St

No, it's not. Check out the legislation or call a notary to find out more. The Immigration office will also tell you that you need to choose one of these two, as the rights/responsibilities of the owner/tenant are different on these two types of ... Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
3 years ago
ixDavidxi

Changing Address Confusion by ixDavidxi

Hello, I am a German Citizen living in Romania with a Registration Certificate. Currently residing in Ploiesti, I am going to be moving to Bucharest. The owners of the place that I will be moving to are giving me a hard time with the lease. I am ...

Laura St

Hello, You do need to have your name on the contract (a rental contract or a "contract de comodat", both are accepted by the Immigration Office). Maybe the owner needs to know that you are going to pay the taxes for the contract (around ... Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
4 years ago
StevenW

Covid-19 Vaccine by StevenW

I am a registered resident in Romania, paying income tax here but have been informed I cannot get a Covid-19 vaccine without a Romanian 'bulletin'. Has anyone else had the same problem and or found a way round it?

Laura St

If you have a permis de sedere, which is the equivalent of a Romanian ID, you will be able to get one. However, only a few categories of people can get one now (disabled people, people with mental health issues, essential workers). Also, the ... Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
4 years ago
StevenW

Covid-19 Vaccine by StevenW

I am a registered resident in Romania, paying income tax here but have been informed I cannot get a Covid-19 vaccine without a Romanian 'bulletin'. Has anyone else had the same problem and or found a way round it?

Laura St

If you have a permis de sedere, which is the equivalent of a Romanian ID, you will be able to get one. However, only a few categories of people can get one now (disabled people, people with mental health issues, essential workers). Also, the ... Read More

Laura St replied to a thread
4 years ago
Time is Flying

Couple with child/children in Ploiesti ( looking for friends) by Time is Flying

Hi, I am an expat and new in Ploiesti ,married with Romanian woman and have one minor daugther. I am looking similar couple to meet for coffee or lunch or for a walk Please message me if you have same intention. Regards Khan

Laura St

I sent you a message. Read More