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scubabill

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Registration: 08 October 2011

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scubabill replied to a thread
7 years ago
jorelcc

HELP PLEASE >>>>>>>>>>> by jorelcc

My Fiance lives in Valky and wants to travel to Spain for a holiday with me. She has been quoted $350 for a passport and travel insurance by a local travel agent where she lives!!! This cant be right can it??? I looked on the internet and the ...

scubabill

Stay away from the travel agents !! They are there to rip people off !! She should be able to get passport through gov office !! Forget travel insurance!! I never get it !! Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
8 years ago
evanault

immigration questions from the US to Ukraine by evanault

I know most visas are good for 90 days, what would I need to obtain to move to Ukraine long term or indefinitely?

scubabill

I think first of all you must ask yourself , whyUkraine ? Yes it is a beautiful country and the woman are beautiful country . But the economy and political problems are not going away any time soon . Unless you know the Russian or Ukrainian , even ... Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
8 years ago
GreyKyiv

Fined, expelled, banned for 3 years. Overstaying isn't recommended by GreyKyiv

Those who overstayed in Ukraine and wonder what to do now and what to expect on the border must find this post of their interest. No rumors, no silly advice, just pure law. A warning or UAH 510 to UAH 850 fine is imposed on a foreigner overstayed ...

scubabill

The law is the law !! USA has similar laws !! Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
9 years ago
ModyBahrain

Driving in Ukraine ? by ModyBahrain

I'm a Bahraini living in Ukraine, student. And got a Bahraini driving license of course, can i drive in Ukraine with it ??

scubabill

You will need to get a international drivers permit . AAA has these in USA . About 15.00 and good for a year !! Plus your drivers permit from your home country !! I would also get insurance !! This could be costly !! Learn a little Russian and use ... Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
9 years ago
brandweer

luhansk by brandweer

hello , how can i travel from kiev to luhansk or via a different route . thanks frank

scubabill

Frank does your lady have E-mail ? Do you know about the free Google translation site ? Does she speak English or just Russian ? I would check with Dutch embassy in your country and see there travel warnings !! My girl lives in Berdyansk and we are ... Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
9 years ago
brandweer

luhansk by brandweer

hello , how can i travel from kiev to luhansk or via a different route . thanks frank

scubabill

Maybe she could Tavel to meet you in Kiev or someplace safer !!! I don't think it would be wise to travel in any rebel area , esp if you are a American !! I would think twice about traveling to that area !!! Have you not read the news !!! I ... Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
9 years ago
Michael Lombardino

safe to visit Ukraine by Michael Lombardino

Is it safe to visit Ukraine I hoping to visit for the summer renting an apartment ??

scubabill

Yes I agree !!! Last year I flew into the beautiful new ( one year old ) Donestk airport , and by the time I left I had to fly out of Demper !!! I never felt threatened in Ukraine !!! But at 6'2 265 lbs I think some people might think twice !!! ... Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? Don’t 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 ...

scubabill

I agree with the above post 99 percent !!! My future wife's mother lives in Russia and she is only child , so other than a visit to mother she has no kin in Ukraine . We might keep a small house that I am helping her fix up . I think trips back ... Read More

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10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? Don’t 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 ...

scubabill

I did not mean to say anything bad about the people in Demper ok !!! It's just that my girlfriend ( she lives in Berdyansk ) says that some people blame the U.S. and EU for the problems in Ukraine . I am just repeating what she told me !!! Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? Don’t 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 ...

scubabill

Have you considered getting a cheep tablet for translation ? But even this will be hard !!! You must seek out a honest interpeter !!! I suggest you ask if she knows someone outside of the agency to do this . Maybe a friend of a friend ? Be prepared ... Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? Don’t 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 ...

scubabill

I would also recommend that you keep kind of a low profile . Demper will have many people from the eastern part of the country there . Some of these people are blaming america for Ukraine's problems !!! Speak softly and don't stand out in ... Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? Don’t 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 ...

scubabill

When you get to Kiev airport it is a ways from town ok . I don't know what youf connections are to Demper but you will have to go to the domestic terminal ok pack light , as you will pay a lot more on domestic flight for luggage !! Demper is ... Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
10 years ago
john5788

Dnepropetrovsk by john5788

Hi, New on here. Anyone live in, around, or occasionally pass through Dnepropetrovsk? John

scubabill

It is a very beautiful city !!! Right on Demper !!! People friendly !!! Great little motels and great places to eat !!! And of course many beautiful Ukrainian woman !!! Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
10 years ago
syedrazabukhari

tour to Ukraine by syedrazabukhari

Hello everyone Raza here.I am Dr working here in UAE.I am palnning to visit Ukraine.I wana know related details about it.How is current political situation in Ukraine??

scubabill

It all depends on where you are going . I would stay out of the east . Kiev would be ok . My girlfriend says that some people are blaming the EU and America for Ukraine's problems . Just use your head and be careful . Read More

scubabill replied to a thread
10 years ago
alvpackman

tourist visa's for Ukraine citizen to USA by alvpackman

Hi! I need to know from a 3rd party what is realistic about the costs of a Ukraine citizen getting a tourist visa to vome to the USA for a period of 2 weeks. Can some one tell me what it takes to get a tourist visa and what the cost should be ...

scubabill

Yes check with US embassy in Kiev first !!! There are many places that take your money and then you get the royal shaft !!! I hear it's almost impossible for a single woman to get tourist visa to USA !! Do your research !! Read More