

Dougcdc
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Ukraine
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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


New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø 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


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 °µÍø½ûÇø 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


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


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


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 ...

There is a lot of truth in what you have said. People will not help you. I do have friends here and some are very good. But a left over from the Soviet times is how people build walls around themselves. Everything is secretive and no one wants ... Read More


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 ...

It all depends upon where you go to buy and to eat. Read More


Moving into Kiev by marwood47
Resent events that now considering moving in Kiev on a Visa after 90 days are over First my Fiancée whom is Ukrainian as just had her Visa rejected to enter Uk where we intended to be married and settle down together But now have to rethink ...

The Blog will help you a lot. From Experience, in order to get married here, check to see what documents you need to bring from the U.K. Make sure those documents are notarized and have an apostille. Second bring two copies of all documents. ... Read More


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 ...

Greykyiv is a trusted person. One of the few attorneys I trust, and his advice is sincere. Read More

Married To Ukrainian Women with Children
This is a very sensitive issue for many people who have married Ukrainian women with Children. In Ukraine there are either Good Fathers or WORTHLESS Fathers. The worthless fathers are the ones that appear out of no where and demanding money to ... Read More


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 ...

For that I am glad I stayed here when I arrived. My wife made sure I had everything correct and had all of the proper documents. I had all of my documents in order and in time received my permanent resident. You can never know for sure if you ... Read More