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sempei.ray

sempei.ray

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Ukraine

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Lives in poltava

Registration: 02 June 2013

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sempei.ray replied to a thread
4 years ago
GuestPoster3410

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 ...

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
5 years ago
brunotomm

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 ...

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
5 years ago
Northern cdn

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 ...

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
6 years ago
orgbox

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 ...

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
6 years ago
orgbox

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 ...

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Sending and receiving packages in Ukraine by Priscilla

Hello, As an °µÍø½ûÇø, 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 ...

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kevin-SA

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 ...

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
7 years ago
Sierra44

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 ...

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
7 years ago
Sierra44

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!!

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
7 years ago
ppeett

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 ...

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

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 ...

sempei.ray

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

sempei.ray replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Ukraine by Christine

Hi, As an °µÍø½ûÇø living in Ukraine, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Ukraine? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...

sempei.ray

Yeah there are a few English foods I sometimes miss, But only rarely and there is nothing you can do about those. Everything you NEED is here though not everything you want or feel like. The only thing I would advise is check to find out the ... Read More

sempei.ray replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Ukraine by Julien

Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ukraine. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

sempei.ray

Let's be honest - with the immigration rules most of us are living with wives or girlfriends. Therefore the city we're most likely to choose is HER city. I am retired & living with my wife in Poltava. I am very happy here it is a ... Read More

sempei.ray replied to a thread
9 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.

sempei.ray

you go to the Ukrainian embassy page and read about D visas . Collect the documents you need. Go to the embassy and apply for D visa. come to Ukraine and you have 45 days to apply tor temp residence. There is quite a bit of paperwork you need to ... Read More

sempei.ray replied to a thread
9 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.

sempei.ray

The Ukraine authorities can't help you, Crimea is under Russian control - occupied an annex illegally!!!! So you need to go to either °µÍø½ûÇø forum for Russia or speak to the Russian embassy in Souh Africa. Good luck with your dream. I always ... Read More