@Dougcdc
American expat in Ukraine
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About me
American
Lives in Kharkiv
Speaks English, Spanish, German, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic
Registration: 28 January 2014
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Ukranian D visa ( spouse) by Mark Rio
Hi guys I wonder if someone can help me ! I’m a brazilian citizen , green car US holder that married an Ukranian citizen 18months ago . I been coming in and out of Ukraine for the past three years and last time I left the country in Boryspol ...
I went to the Ukrainian embassy in Moldova. Toik one day for the 45 day Visa D. When you get to Ukraine you appky for a one year temporary. Do ut for each year. Aftet two years, if married, apply for Permanent Resident. Then all done. Read More
Ukrainian behave with foreigners by sea4u
Hi friends, I just want to know about the behave of Ukrainian people with foreigners specially with Pakistani ? I heard that Ukrainian looks to Pakistani's with bad eyes is it true ? hope it is not.. Please can someone tell me the behave and ...
I live in Kharkiv and there are many students from around the world here. Each with different experiences. For all foreign nationals here we have different experiences. But trouble, I have never seen any for them. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Ukraine? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Tell everyone you have no money. Read More
New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I followed the thread. To help you out, I did the process in May 2014. I brought all of my documents from the United States, notarized and with an apostille from your secretary of state from the state you live in. Make sure everything is correct. ... Read More
Dental work in Poltava. by alvpackman
Hello. Just want to know if any one has experience with a dentist in Poltava? My profile on here is a bit deceptive as I do not live in Ukraine but visit my girlfriend here on a regular basis. I am in need of dental work which is awfully expensive ...
If you come to Kharkiv, I can give you some good recommendations. I have a friend who lives in Poltava, I will have to ask him what he recommends. Read More
Any info and advice on life in Sumy Ukraine for a retired Ex-Pat by pdesjard
Hello there all, Can anyone help in passing on information about life in Sumy? I may soon be living there when I get married to a Ukrainian lady, so would like any advice about general way of life and daily living.As a retired British expat I'd ...
Saw the thread, wondering the same, how did it turn out for you. Read More
Visiting Kiev for the first time! by joseph swila
Hello Friends, Am a Tanzanian interested in visiting Kiev for about a week or two as in Vacation and also to meet a girl that we have been chatting on a dating site, but have been looking for guidelines to keep me safe which i could not see and a ...
To each their own. There are a lot of scammers. There are also some very good women in Ukraine. The problem is finding one. I live in Kharkiv with my family. I was one of the lucky ones. I found my lovely wife a long time ago and we have been ... Read More
Travel to Vinnitsa by ROBBO 1
Is this a safe city to visit as of 16 November 2016? Thanks.
I live in Kharkiv. In three years I have not had any trouble from the people. Just be careful where you go and what you say. Do not speak any English out loud. Just be careful of your surroundings. That is all that you have to do. Just watch ... Read More
Travel to Vinnitsa by ROBBO 1
Is this a safe city to visit as of 16 November 2016? Thanks.
I have not heard of any problems. Read More
Ukrainian permanent residence by Remas24
I am married to Ukrainian woman in Egypt and we legalized the marriage certificate in embassy of Ukraine in Cairo with embassy stamp. Now I am applying for D visa to travel to Ukraine for permanent resident my question is: How long I need to stay ...
Not all that easy my friend. Once you arrive in Ukraine with the Visa D. You need to go to Ovir to get your one year temporary or if you have been married for over two years you can apply for the resident visa. A lot depends upon you and where ... Read More
Pets in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Ukraine have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Ukraine? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Pets? I feel for animals here. Some people really do take care of them. But in Kharkiv, during mating season for cats, it is a combat zone. We have a cat, very well taken care of and never let outside. The vets are great and you can meet some ... Read More
Are you happy in Ukraine? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Ukraine? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I have been living in Ukraine for many years with my wife and son. It has its moments. Experienced the revolution as they say in Kharkiv in 2014, but nothing has changed. About immigration. I feel for the guy from the U.K. Who knows what the ... Read More
Visiting Kiev - Safe? Transport? Internet? Cost? by Denadane82
Hi all, We are visiting Kiev on a business trip soon. Some things that we are interested in knowing: Do expats tend to hangout in certain areas? Is a dinner out for two expensive? Any restaurant recommendations or place that should be ...
Have a nice time. I do not know about Kiev. But in Kharkiv I have seen mixed couples many times and no one bothers them. Some of the Expats in Kiev should answer you soon. Have a nice visit. Read More
cost of eating out in Kiev by manolo1
Hello there, I am thinking of living in Kiev for the month of October, possibly staying longer depending on how the month goes, and I am trying to figure out what the general prices of restaurants are now in Kiev. I would have an apartment so I ...
I have been to Kiev several times with my wife and we have found some good restaurants. It all depends upon what you want. I cannot complain about the food here for I have enjoyed it. About service. The worse service I ever received was in ... Read More
My advice! Don't come to Ukraine. by ModyBahrain
My advice! Don't come to Ukraine. Well! I’m a Bahraini student in Ukraine-Kharkiv since 2011, which it means I've seen a lot of things good and bad, so I think I have the right to write this article about this country. Yeah if you ...
After living in Ukraine for many years. I cannot say I have not enjoyed my time living here. Yet I had one thing you do not. I have family here. That is the big difference. I have met people that are honest and good. For a foreign student and ... Read More