BeHealthyNPositive
American expat in Serbia
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Lives in Belgrade, Central Serbia
Registration: 30 October 2021
Buying a car in Serbia by fffm
I want to buy a car in Serbia. However, I am worried about whether it is a used car or a new car. I was planning to buy a used car, but when I look it up on the internet, I often see that it needs a lot of repairs. And the biggest problem is that ...
@Isapft "hire a taxi" <= certainly, you go as far as you can on public transportation first and use a taxi only for the last leg. Read More
Buying a car in Serbia by fffm
I want to buy a car in Serbia. However, I am worried about whether it is a used car or a new car. I was planning to buy a used car, but when I look it up on the internet, I often see that it needs a lot of repairs. And the biggest problem is that ...
@Isapft I don't think it's possible if you don't have at least a temporary resident permit.聽聽Unlike the American system, where a visa is all you need to stay in the country as a foreigner, the European system uses a visa only for entering ... Read More
Transfer money from your US a莽count to Ukraine by RE63
Anyone have any advice on the best way to draw money from your bank in the USA to Ukraine?
Deleted.聽聽Have to do it the awkward way since a delete button isn't available.聽聽 Read More
Transfer money from your US a莽count to Ukraine by RE63
Anyone have any advice on the best way to draw money from your bank in the USA to Ukraine?
@rnethken聽Inexpensive is a relative term.聽 Most people wouldn't pay $45!聽聽Regardless of the cost, some people are simply not cooperative.聽 I left my apartment in a hurry when the war broke out in Feb.聽 Since most of my ... Read More
Illegal Resident in Ukraine! What is the fine? by annanicole491
Dear Expats in Ukraine! Hello. I hope you can help me. I am trying to help an American friend who is trying to leave Ukraine. She is fleeing Kharkov. She said she has a valid US passport, but she overstayed her three months. In fact, she has been ...
Martin, I'm so glad to hear you and your wife are safe and sound. When I look back, I don't think the OP is serious about an illegal stay of 7 years. Those who are capable of investigating immigration issues in such great detail are not ... Read More
Illegal Resident in Ukraine! What is the fine? by annanicole491
Dear Expats in Ukraine! Hello. I hope you can help me. I am trying to help an American friend who is trying to leave Ukraine. She is fleeing Kharkov. She said she has a valid US passport, but she overstayed her three months. In fact, she has been ...
As soon as I heard bombs exploding in the distance, I started looking for train tickets to a border town. Most tickets were already booked if I wanted to leave by Feb 25th! After searching all day, the best itinerary I could find was to ... Read More
Illegal Resident in Ukraine! What is the fine? by annanicole491
Dear Expats in Ukraine! Hello. I hope you can help me. I am trying to help an American friend who is trying to leave Ukraine. She is fleeing Kharkov. She said she has a valid US passport, but she overstayed her three months. In fact, she has been ...
Did you bring all your stuff, or are you planning to return at some point? Are you lucky to be a legal resident?I brought a backpack and one piece of luggage. Two would simply be too hard to handle with so many people around you. This is not like ... Read More
Illegal Resident in Ukraine! What is the fine? by annanicole491
Dear Expats in Ukraine! Hello. I hope you can help me. I am trying to help an American friend who is trying to leave Ukraine. She is fleeing Kharkov. She said she has a valid US passport, but she overstayed her three months. In fact, she has been ...
5100 UAH max fine. Just pay it on the way out if they notice it. They take credit cards. All of your other questions are a waste of time in my opinion. Is your time worth less than this 5100 UAH? I say if they notice it because when I crossed ... Read More
Ukraine conflict by martinodesa
I am writing from Odesa Ukraine, yes i am still here, and so are a few other friends. At 5 am Kiev time Russia decided to invade Ukraine, with the threat that if any country interferes, they will be annihilated, which i guess means he will nuke ...
Hi Michael, I have been to Russia many times. For those who like to challenge their governments, the old Ukraine as we knew it is definitely better than Russia. However, for those who just want to live their lives and raise their family, I ... Read More
Ukraine conflict by martinodesa
I am writing from Odesa Ukraine, yes i am still here, and so are a few other friends. At 5 am Kiev time Russia decided to invade Ukraine, with the threat that if any country interferes, they will be annihilated, which i guess means he will nuke ...
Hi All, Good luck to all. My Odessa trip didn't pan out. I saw one seat on a train from Kyiv to Odesa tonight. I paused to think for a few minutes and someone else took it! I'm getting out of Kyiv tonight first to a neighboring ... Read More
Ukraine conflict by martinodesa
I am writing from Odesa Ukraine, yes i am still here, and so are a few other friends. At 5 am Kiev time Russia decided to invade Ukraine, with the threat that if any country interferes, they will be annihilated, which i guess means he will nuke ...
Glad to know you are all OK. Martin, Do you think Odessa will put up a fierce resistance? When a city quickly surrenders, it actually saves civilians from destruction. As far as I can tell, all train tickets are already booked out of Kyiv in the ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
Until Kyiv is willing to let go of Donbas and Crimea, whether Putin recognizes Donbas as independent nations or not, Ukraine is a nation in conflict and ineligible to join NATO. Given the nationalism in Ukraine, no president can survive if he ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
This is nothing new - The Cuban missile crisis was caused by the US putting MRBM into Europe in 1961 - the 1962 Soviet missiles in Cuba were to balance power. However, the Soviets were blamed for something the US started.You will be surprised the ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
Some quality stuff. The latest interview with ambassador Jack Matlock, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5F0JSy-HHY What he can share with you is quite different than what you usually hear on the mainstream media. In fact, he predicted in 1997 ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
There's a fair chance Putin asked them to ask him. At the very least, they will have asked him if it was ok to ask him ... before they askedSomeone more knowledgeable than me explained this move to me. He calls it "Fat Hint". Russia ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
Reuters is reporting (link) that the Russian backed rebels are claiming the Ukrainian Armed Forces have opened fire on them 4 times in the last 24 hours.Since they have been shelling at each other for 8 years, one more or one less makes little ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
There's a fair chance Putin asked them to ask him. At the very least, they will have asked him if it was ok to ask him ... before they askedI absolutely agree with you. I just can't figure out what Putin can achieve here. Neither Ukraine ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
The Russian Duma has asked Putin to recognize DPR and LPR as independent countries. What are their objectives? Since Ukraine and the west are not going to recognize these 2 anyway, I am having a difficult time picturing what Putin can achieve if ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
It looks like if Russia doesn't invade, by simply mobilizing its troops, it will have achieved at least these 3 goals. 1. NS 2 would be flowing 2. The US is offering to discuss where to deploy missiles 3. The US is offering to discuss military ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
if Putin believes he can get rid of Zelensky (who I utterly dislike by the way) and install his own undemocratic puppet without a shot being fired?This thought did come to my mind, but I can't figure out how Putin could prop up his puppet ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
Hi Michael, Glad to know you are settling in comfortably. I think I'm riding it out since I'm by myself. Moving away is easy. Deciding when to return is actually the harder part. The standoff may not end for another year! However, if ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
I think Sullivan is trying to redeem himself. He failed the Afghanistan evacuation so bad that he's declared he wouldn't let Afghanistan define his career. Now he is doing the opposition to jump on every hint. He needs some adult ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
Hi Michael, Are you still in the UK? I am still in Kyiv. I received 3 junk mails from the US embassy yesterday urging me to leave. The 4th one was a direct mail to me personally asking me of my plan to leave! I simply replied that I'm not ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
Seems like its behind a paywall - at least in the UKI created an HTML file and posted it on my Google Drive below. [link under review] Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
Now, it gets better. The Ukrainian president has gone on record to criticize the U.S. for sowing fear and hurting Ukraine鈥檚 ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
Though not presented in writing during the earlier days of the current crisis, the U.S. has offered all along that it is willing to discuss missile deployments and military maneuvers while rejecting Russia鈥檚 core demands. Russia used to reject ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
Personally, I won't wait till invasion has taken place to leave. My exit signal is when the German and French are also evacuating their diplomats. The US and UK alone aren't enough for me because these 2 are hardly impartial to this crisis. ... Read More
Ukraine Crisis by JONRB
Good afternoon, As a result of the potential crisis in Ukraine with the impending invasion from Russia, I am being left with a personal crisis. I have an opportunity and have been offered a job in a favourable industry over in the Ukraine, to ...
If you have a family, why don't you arrive alone first? Bring your family after everything has calmed down. If Russia does invade, I believe you would still have enough time to hop in a taxi and go west! Your taxi can easily outrun a tank on ... Read More
British expat in Ukraine - consequences of Russian invasion? by Guest123078
I been living in Kharkov, Ukraine for seven years and have an indefinite stay visa. Anyone know what are the likely consequences for British expats if Russia does invade Ukraine?
I am curious what bank you use in the United States. Also, are you saying that your card was not working correctly because of the Russia situation? I am still using Privat Bank with no issues as of yet.1. Charles Schwab - they offer an investment ... Read More
British expat in Ukraine - consequences of Russian invasion? by Guest123078
I been living in Kharkov, Ukraine for seven years and have an indefinite stay visa. Anyone know what are the likely consequences for British expats if Russia does invade Ukraine?
To play devil's advocate, Russia doesn't need to feed Belorus mouths. If it was an invasion there'd be a puppet like Lukashenko installed.Russia would still have to invest significantly, or this puppet they prop up would be overthrown. ... Read More
British expat in Ukraine - consequences of Russian invasion? by Guest123078
I been living in Kharkov, Ukraine for seven years and have an indefinite stay visa. Anyone know what are the likely consequences for British expats if Russia does invade Ukraine?
My exit signal is when France, Germany, and many other western governments are also evacuating their diplomats, then I leave. So far the U.S. is the only one, but I can't convince myself that these other governments don't care about their ... Read More
British expat in Ukraine - consequences of Russian invasion? by Guest123078
I been living in Kharkov, Ukraine for seven years and have an indefinite stay visa. Anyone know what are the likely consequences for British expats if Russia does invade Ukraine?
Regardless of Russia would invade or not, if you don't have a local bank account and rely on taking money out of your overseas account at an ATM, make sure you get some cash out now while you still can! I had to visit 5 different banks today ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in Ukraine? How do you go about meeting people ...
In my opinion, men should avoid dating services that are set up for Ukrainian women to meet foreigners. Sure, there are good ones out there, but the sheer number of scammers would simply wear you out! I just arrived in Kyiv and don't know how ... Read More
British expat in Ukraine - consequences of Russian invasion? by Guest123078
I been living in Kharkov, Ukraine for seven years and have an indefinite stay visa. Anyone know what are the likely consequences for British expats if Russia does invade Ukraine?
Russia grabbed Crimea in 2014 because it's too easy to take, and Crimea has a very important strategic value in the Black Sea! Russia's Black Sea fleet is based in Crimea even after the dissolution of the USSR! The way it was going, ... Read More
British expat in Ukraine - consequences of Russian invasion? by Guest123078
I been living in Kharkov, Ukraine for seven years and have an indefinite stay visa. Anyone know what are the likely consequences for British expats if Russia does invade Ukraine?
Personally, I don't think Russia would invade. The separatist region is 5K sq. miles. What difference does it make if Russia enlarges it to 10K or even 15K? As long as there is a separatist region, Ukraine cannot possibly join NATO FORMALLY. ... Read More
Health insurance by expatiane
Hi everyone, is the health insurance required all the time while living in Ukraine? Thank you all
Are you doing this on your own? If you have an attorney, he should take care of it. My attorney bought me insurance from "Vienna Insurance Group". Since I didn't pay him extra for it, and he had to pay for it out of the attorney fee ... Read More
Ukrainian Visa Overstay Issue - Please Advise by worldtraveler24
Hi everyone, I came to Ukraine back in September and have been staying in Odessa since then. I am planning on getting a visa soon however my concern is leaving the country back to the United States. I read online on different forums that if you try ...
I came to Ukraine in May 2021 and left in early December from Kyiv. So I overstayed my 90-day visa-free duration. At the airport when the immigration staff realized I overstayed, he took me out of the queue and made me wait outside of a room. ... Read More
How difficult it is find a job in ukraine by Deaf
I want to work in Ukraine. But how difficult it is find a job in Ukraine. I dont know where i am must looking for. Anybody can help me to find some job in Ukraine? Or maybe your company need some worker you can contact me please.
First of all, this is Ukraine. A hotel may have some foreign guests but still, the majority of them would be Ukrainian or Russian speaking. The fact that you only speak English makes a hospitality job unsuitable for you. No. You cannot change ... Read More
Moving to Ukraine solo
If expat.com expects readers to contribute, then please don't censor! Where is this thread, /forum/viewtopic.php?id=963883#5293464 now? You make people feel we are wasting our time! I can understand a site owner has the ... Read More
New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021
Well, China has been making threats to Taiwan for 72 years now! Does it prevent anyone from going there? Threats are just threats with the goal of deterring NATO from making larger deployment to Ukraine. Please don't get political on this ... Read More
Migrating to Ukraine - Propiska needed immediately? by Michael1123
Hello All What a great forum with a lot of info. I'm soon to start the process of migrating to Ukraine and purchasing a D visa. Since it is very expensive in the UK (about 拢1,500) I don't want to make a mistake and have to buy a second one ! So ...
Hi Martin, Thank you so much for your clarification as always. After I submit the propiska application, would they allow someone else to pick it up for me in 3 days? Looking at my calendar, I may want to fly home for the holidays after I submit ... Read More
Migrating to Ukraine - Propiska needed immediately? by Michael1123
Hello All What a great forum with a lot of info. I'm soon to start the process of migrating to Ukraine and purchasing a D visa. Since it is very expensive in the UK (about 拢1,500) I don't want to make a mistake and have to buy a second one ! So ...
3-year TRP is what my "advocate" (still trying to get used to this term) has sold me. He offers 2 options. 1. set me up as a "volunteer". I can get a 1-year TRP or 2. set up a company for me. As a "business owner", ... Read More
Migrating to Ukraine - Propiska needed immediately? by Michael1123
Hello All What a great forum with a lot of info. I'm soon to start the process of migrating to Ukraine and purchasing a D visa. Since it is very expensive in the UK (about 拢1,500) I don't want to make a mistake and have to buy a second one ! So ...
Hi, If I understand you correctly, I do *NOT* have to leave behind any documents with them on day one. So in 2-3 days, do I have to go back to pick up a document called Propiska, or do 2-3 days simply mean it becomes effective in their computer ... Read More
Migrating to Ukraine - Propiska needed immediately? by Michael1123
Hello All What a great forum with a lot of info. I'm soon to start the process of migrating to Ukraine and purchasing a D visa. Since it is very expensive in the UK (about 拢1,500) I don't want to make a mistake and have to buy a second one ! So ...
Sorry for inundating you with questions. You said propiska takes 2-3 days. So how does it work? On day one, I show up with the property owner to register. Now, is the authority expecting me to leave my passport with them and pick it up in the ... Read More
Migrating to Ukraine - Propiska needed immediately? by Michael1123
Hello All What a great forum with a lot of info. I'm soon to start the process of migrating to Ukraine and purchasing a D visa. Since it is very expensive in the UK (about 拢1,500) I don't want to make a mistake and have to buy a second one ! So ...
Thanks for the clarification. Now, changing the subject on you. Do the Ukrainians call their attorneys "advocates"? My attorney has "advocate" on his business card. An advocate for me sounds almost like someone championing ... Read More
Migrating to Ukraine - Propiska needed immediately? by Michael1123
Hello All What a great forum with a lot of info. I'm soon to start the process of migrating to Ukraine and purchasing a D visa. Since it is very expensive in the UK (about 拢1,500) I don't want to make a mistake and have to buy a second one ! So ...
Hi, My first 3 posts are my opinions only, not that of my attorney. Below is what my attorney is doing. He is in the process of creating an LLC using my real address. Then I'll pursue a TRP. Afterward, I'll get a propiska using someone ... Read More
Migrating to Ukraine - Propiska needed immediately? by Michael1123
Hello All What a great forum with a lot of info. I'm soon to start the process of migrating to Ukraine and purchasing a D visa. Since it is very expensive in the UK (about 拢1,500) I don't want to make a mistake and have to buy a second one ! So ...
Thank you for your comment. Yes and no. I don't have TRP today but am in the process of getting it. My attorney is founding an LLC for me so that I can get a 3-year TRP. So far no address registration is needed. In fact, he told me propiska ... Read More
Migrating to Ukraine - Propiska needed immediately? by Michael1123
Hello All What a great forum with a lot of info. I'm soon to start the process of migrating to Ukraine and purchasing a D visa. Since it is very expensive in the UK (about 拢1,500) I don't want to make a mistake and have to buy a second one ! So ...
Some guy just advised me that though the fine for not registering is not high and the chance for one to get checked randomly on the street by the authority is very low, it will be discovered anyhow at the airport eventually if I ever want to travel ... Read More
Migrating to Ukraine - Propiska needed immediately? by Michael1123
Hello All What a great forum with a lot of info. I'm soon to start the process of migrating to Ukraine and purchasing a D visa. Since it is very expensive in the UK (about 拢1,500) I don't want to make a mistake and have to buy a second one ! So ...
Someone just told me that Propiska is such an arcade system that the government doesn't even care that you are registered in one city and physically live elsewhere. That makes paying 800 pounds for "professional" handling of this ... Read More
Migrating to Ukraine - Propiska needed immediately? by Michael1123
Hello All What a great forum with a lot of info. I'm soon to start the process of migrating to Ukraine and purchasing a D visa. Since it is very expensive in the UK (about 拢1,500) I don't want to make a mistake and have to buy a second one ! So ...
While I can concur that those who register foreigners for a living professionally may charge them 500-800 pounds a year to register, I was given a quote of $1000 USD myself, I must still declare this is highway robbery! When you think about it, ... Read More