@sempei.ray
English expat in Ukraine
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Registration: 02 June 2013
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Ukrainian or Russian Language? by GuestPoster3410
What language to study is my quest! Is it better to study Ukrainian or Russian now? Does it matter based on where I live? I am moving to Kyiv. However, I could if staying longer move to another city. I read that about 75% of the people in Ukraine ...
Hi . My advice and experience is if your planningto live in Kyiv or anywhere in the west of the country learn Ukrainian all the younger generation speak it. Okay old people not so much. I live further east in Poltava and it's very much a 50/50 ... Read More
Overstay 9 days, payed fine help with visa by brunotomm
Hello I have entered Ucraina 11.07 and I needed to left the country maximum 8.10 , 9th of October I went to immigration service and payed the fine of 1870 grivnia and they gave me some paper work where is written that I payed fine and that I need to ...
Hi. Look on the Ukrainian embassy website for your country. Under the visa section. . The options and requirements are listed there. And for most of us there isn't a big choice. But only you know your circumstances and reasons. Anyway ... Read More
Visa experience by Northern cdn
Has anyone from a Commonwealth country employed a service - there is a very slick one advertising on this site - to obtain a 'd' visa from his or her home country via internet/ phone ? One advertises 950usd for what seems to be complete ...
Just for a balanced view. I'm a Brit, and 5 years ago my D visa cost me 1,000 euro. A quite substantial sum, but it was explained to me by a very competent embassy official in London. reciprocation of visa He said if the UK want to charge this ... Read More
Receiving money FROM Ukraine to Uk by orgbox
Hi there, I wondered if anyone has found a solution to the problem below... We receive relatively small amounts from a rental property, and would like this to be available for us in the UK. The tenant does not have a bank account, and deals only in ...
Morning, Martin and Sanja7. For transfers from the UK to Ukraine I use Transferwise there fees are very low and once you set up the account you want to transfer to , it remembers the details , usually same day, fees depend on the amount , You can ... Read More
Receiving money FROM Ukraine to Uk by orgbox
Hi there, I wondered if anyone has found a solution to the problem below... We receive relatively small amounts from a rental property, and would like this to be available for us in the UK. The tenant does not have a bank account, and deals only in ...
I use Privatbank personal accounts and yes they do have an Iban number. Just drop into any branch with your card and they give you the iban code. They are really helpful. Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Ukraine? Is the public ...
Hi Martin , what's the name of the courier you use from the UK. Price seems really good. My son wants to send me a package on a monthly basis. Cheers Ray Read More
Retiring in Ukraine by Kevin-SA
Hi, I’ve been to Ukraine 6 times. I’ve been to Kiev, Kharkiv and Odessa. I really like Odessa lifestyle and am thinking about retiring there. How much would one need to retire comfortably in Ukraine and which other cities/towns are good ...
Hi Kevin, Personally I think Odesa is a good place to retire to. I live in Poltava and visit Odesa every year for a holiday. As to how much income you need to live comfortably, depends on how and where in Ukraine you want to live. I guess 600 Euro ... Read More
Return ticket? by kaethekost
So i got visa D after 14 days. And now im ready to come back to Ukraine. My question is do I need return ticket? Though Im married to ukranian.?
No. Border officials don't ask and it's not a requirement. But a one way flight may not be any cheaper than a return Good luck with your new life in Ukraine it is a beautiful country with wonderful people. Read More
Odessa Airport Taxi Alert by Sierra44
For those of you thinking of travelling to Odessa in the near future and if you have not been there before, please be aware of this: Taxi drivers at Odessa airport are very "persistent" even when you tell them that you are meeting with ...
I just want to comment - I fly in to Borispol regularly, and I realise most of these private drivers are just trying to make a living in a country where that isn't easy to do, and the majority are "honest" just trying to make a ... Read More
One way ticket by kaethekost
Hi guys! I am applying Visa D now and after that i am planning to fly back in Ukraine. And I wanted to spend on onee way ticket since i am married to a ukranian natl and i am applying a temporary residence permit. Will the immigration officers will ...
I've entered via Borispol many times (in excess of 30) Never been asked about my ticket. So I guess not is my opinion. Read More
Ukrainian Visas and Overstaying by Sierra44
This thread is designed to take the "off-topic" posts from "Ukrainian Dating". Hoping the moderator will transfer the relevant posts for me!!
Why !! You do understand the rule or should understand. So why do you think it is OK to overstay? The British government doesn't like visitors overstaying and thier passports would be stamped and future visas refused. So why do we and ... Read More
ukraine visa d by kaethekost
i am applying visa d and the section purpose of journey confused me. which one i should mark on.?we are married for just one month so i dont think so it should be immigrating (for permanent residence) i believe it should be two year married together.
Tick other, then explain you are going to live with your husband/wife. This is what I did and had no problems with the D visa. Read More
90 day rules by ppeett
Hi I left Ukraine on 13th May 2017 having entered on a no visa 90 day stay. I overstayed by 2 weeks. I left from Borispol and told the immigration officer at the booth that I had overstayed expecting some kerfufle and a fine. Nothing happened, he ...
To marwood47 Each ZAGS office "interpret " the rules "their way". I got my birth certificate & divorce cert. apostille must be done in Uk, you'll find the address & details on the website Gov.uk You send them to ... Read More
Any one have information on Valky? by jorelcc
I want to visit my friend in Valky which is in Eastern Ukraine. Any one have information on safety in that area at all? Thanks John
Valky is in the Kharkiv Oblast located south west of Kharkov. A little over halfway between Poltava & Kharkiv. I live in Poltava and I find the area safe and friendly. It's easy to get from Boryspol airport to Kharkiv by mini bus every ... Read More
Do you speak Ukrainian? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking fluently Ukrainian is essential for a successful integration in Ukraine. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Ukrainian? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
Hi, I live in Poltava a city where people speak both Ukrainian & Russian. Which I find confusing as I don't automatically know which (it takes hearing the first sentence to be sure). As a general guide I use age - younger people speak ... Read More