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William Bolton

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English expat in Ukraine

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English

Lives in Kirovohrad

Speaks English, Russian, Swahili, Somali

Registration: 22 November 2012

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William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kees Pijnenburg

Permit class K by Kees Pijnenburg

I'm from Holland and having a relation with a woman from Kenya. Within a few months l wanna immigrate to Kenya and ask for a permit class K. In july l will have my pension but do they accept savings for now? My pension and savings each are more ...

William Bolton

Thanks for the information. Would I be allowed to buy, register and insure a vehicle before the issuance of permit K? Also assuming I would need an official P.O. Box number for vehicle registration, once again is that also possible before the ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kees Pijnenburg

Permit class K by Kees Pijnenburg

I'm from Holland and having a relation with a woman from Kenya. Within a few months l wanna immigrate to Kenya and ask for a permit class K. In july l will have my pension but do they accept savings for now? My pension and savings each are more ...

William Bolton

Hi Longonot62, Quote: << To get an ID number, you must apply to extend a single entry visa for an additional 3 months, at which point you apply for a Foreigners Certificate >> Could I apply for a driving licence and insure a vehicle ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kees Pijnenburg

Permit class K by Kees Pijnenburg

I'm from Holland and having a relation with a woman from Kenya. Within a few months l wanna immigrate to Kenya and ask for a permit class K. In july l will have my pension but do they accept savings for now? My pension and savings each are more ...

William Bolton

Thanks Torewest & Longonot62, much appreciate the information. Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kees Pijnenburg

Permit class K by Kees Pijnenburg

I'm from Holland and having a relation with a woman from Kenya. Within a few months l wanna immigrate to Kenya and ask for a permit class K. In july l will have my pension but do they accept savings for now? My pension and savings each are more ...

William Bolton

Hello my learned friends, is it possible to leave the country and come back whilst your K class permit is in progress? Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Waseemkh

Pakistani Students in Ukraine by Waseemkh

Hi, My name is Waseem and i living and working as Engineer in Stockholm Sweden. I need some information about Ukraine universities so please tell me if you are Ukraine and which city you are and what are you studying. I need general information ...

William Bolton

Hi Waseem, Its certainly cheaper in Ukraine but I think you'll find the university standards in rather low and if you did qualify not sure it would be accepted worldwide. Many Ukrainian students tend finish their education in former Soviet ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
7 years ago
mirzaisrar

Any body need information about Portugal residency card? by mirzaisrar

Hello every body Hope you are all well. Which people need information about Portugal residency card and all details can context me thanks

William Bolton

Hi, am I correct in thinking the procedure for an EU citizen wanting residency in Portugal would be to get an address by renting a place where you wish to live, then go to the local Town Hall and apply for Fiscal Number, I understand the FN is ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Your best business development ideas in Ukraine by Priscilla

Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Ukraine is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...

William Bolton

Hi, I can think of many opportunities for business in Ukraine, unfortunately corruption is so endemic right across the spectrum that sadly even if you did start a business you would probably have it taken away or closed down by some lower level ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
9 years ago
dixie45

buying a car in Ukraine by dixie45

can anyone tell me, am I allowed to buy a car (for cash) here in Ukraine and register it in my own name ?

William Bolton

Hello Dixie, I wanted to buy a new car for cash about 3 years ago and discovered that I couldn't, I had to be registered at the Ukrainian local passport tables formally having an address in the country. Long story but I eventually bought the car ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
10 years ago
watchthatman

Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman

I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.

William Bolton

You can apply if you've been married for two years, you must leave Ukraine apply for and get visa type D, enter Ukraine and then you can apply for PR. Visa D is the start giving you I think 40 days for PR process. If the PR process takes longer ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
10 years ago
watchthatman

Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman

I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.

William Bolton

Thanks for the update, maximum they fine overstayers is just over 800uah, I was two days over, didn't think I was tried to argue no chance, I'm sure the fine should have been much less as 800uah is suppose to be the maximum, but I had a ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
10 years ago
watchthatman

Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman

I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.

William Bolton

Ok, so we are considering registering for the extended stay that the VaRD office told us about. I have until 20 May which is when my passport needs to be in the VaRD office for the extension to be placed. I need to return to England for more ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
10 years ago
watchthatman

Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman

I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.

William Bolton

Thanks for the confirmation, I'm currently in the UK sorting out things and I'm returning to Kiev end of the month to prepare for our three weeks hols in Punta Cana in Dominican Republic (bargain prices for all inclusive). My other half needs a rest ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
10 years ago
watchthatman

Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman

I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.

William Bolton

It gets complicated for sure!! When I asked the Type D visa at the London Ukraine Embassy, the lady had to check again at the cost, she was surprised at the high. I did try the Ukraine embassy in Istanbul hoping they would charge me differently ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
10 years ago
watchthatman

Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman

I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.

William Bolton

Hello UkrAI, thanks for info regarding Moldova. We've got used to being unpopular in Europe for centuries. The high visa cost is a tit for tat caused by our government imposing equally high fees, I guess the idea is to reduce the numbers wanting ... Read More

William Bolton
Tradewinds100 replied to a thread
10 years ago
watchthatman

Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman

I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.

William Bolton

Wish you all the best, nice place. Don't know what many Ukrainians will do this year as Crimea was a favorite summer spot. Read More