Jim
@jdatbs
American looking for information about Ukraine
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Registration: 01 June 2012
Payment methods in Ukraine
Cash is the best payment method. I see many people shopping in grocery stores using a bank card but I only use cash. It's quick and easy. No one can steal it and use it without your knowledge :) Read More
Help with American Social Security?
Hi Keith, Congratulations! Ukraine is a beautiful place and the people are great. If you're planning on residing in Ukraine permanently, you'll have to contact the Federal Benefits Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland. Here's ... Read More
Updating Address Card after Move: Non-EU Expat by GuestPoster53324
Hey Everyone, My husband and I are American expats living in Budapest. We've been here a year, and we are moving from one flat to another and our old landlord is asking for confirmation from immigration that his apartment is released before ...
Btw...we just got here this year from CA. Whete are you from? Read More
Updating Address Card after Move: Non-EU Expat by GuestPoster53324
Hey Everyone, My husband and I are American expats living in Budapest. We've been here a year, and we are moving from one flat to another and our old landlord is asking for confirmation from immigration that his apartment is released before ...
When we applied for residence we received address card applications from Immigration at 35-37 Szegedi Utca. You can probably just go there and ask. I've seen posts that say you can go to city hall; I thonk theres one in each district. If you go ... Read More
Now what?
Well, we're here, waiting for Immigration to tell us if they're going to approve our residence cards. In the meantime we are getting used to life in Budapest. I'm wondering if any retirees out there have any ideas about how to spend day ... Read More
Dental Care
Can anyone recommend a good dental clinic? I've read many of the ads but I'd like to hear from those with experience. Thanks! Read More
Arrived. What to do next?
Hello all, Arrived as 90 day tourists. Applications for residence cards still pending, but consul in Los Angeles said if we needed to go, it wouldn't be a problem. So we packed up and left. We leased a flat in District XIII. Here are my ... Read More
Duration of Expat Documents Processing
Good question. I applied for the D visa on June 1st. They told me 20 days. Today I was told that they extended the visa process to August 10th. I have reserved a flight, a place to stay etc. so my advice to you is dont make plans! Read More
Acceptable Health Insurance
Hello all, We will be applying for a residence permit and will have to provide proof of health insurance. Our present coverage is with Blue Cross. They have told me that they will reimburse me for health care costs incurred in Hungary but I cannot ... Read More
Translation
Hi I need someone who speaks Hungarian to make a phone call to the customs office and maybe immigration as well. I am trying to find out if they tax you on your personal belongings when they are shipped into Hungary after you have your residence ... Read More
Import tax
Hello all, We're planning a move to Budapest and are wondering if our D visa will qualify us for the tax free delivery of our personal belongings. Anyone have any info on this? Thanks! Read More
Districts in Budapest
We're going to start looking at flats for rent. I'm not sure what the differences are between the various districts. Are there any we should definitely stay away from??? Read More
Anyone have experience with Helpers Hungary?
I was looking for assistance with finding a flat and getting a residence permit. They charge 600 euro to get you the permit. Is that normal? Read More
Looking for russian speaking people in Budapest!!! by lalasartory
Soon i will move to Budapest and i would really like to meet english and russian speaking people in order to make a friendship with them!! :))))))))) will be very happy to meet interesting people and gain new friends!!
That's interesting. At one point my wife suggested that perhaps it would be easier to learn to speak German, rather than Hungarian, because of the large German speaking population there. Read More
Looking for russian speaking people in Budapest!!! by lalasartory
Soon i will move to Budapest and i would really like to meet english and russian speaking people in order to make a friendship with them!! :))))))))) will be very happy to meet interesting people and gain new friends!!
We are coming from the US...California. Valentyna is originally from Kyiv. Read More
Looking for russian speaking people in Budapest!!! by lalasartory
Soon i will move to Budapest and i would really like to meet english and russian speaking people in order to make a friendship with them!! :))))))))) will be very happy to meet interesting people and gain new friends!!
My wife and I are planning a move to Balafon this spring and we were going to post the same message. Her primary language is Russian and mine is English. Perhaps the two of you could talk. Read More
Property taxes
Hello, I see that if I purchase property in Hungary there is a 4% tax. Is there also an annual property tax like in the U.S.? Read More
Semi retire to Hefiz or Keszthely. Who knows the area? by jdatbs
Hello everyone, I'm Jim and my wife and I are from the central coast of California. We're semi retired and would like to move to the southwestern end of Lake Balaton, near Hefiz or Keszthely. I'd like to keep busy preparing tax returns ...
Thanks for the info. I hadn't gotten to the point where I actually did the math and haven't given any thought to the taxation of worldwide incomes. Your advice sounds well taken! Jim Read More
Semi retire to Hefiz or Keszthely. Who knows the area? by jdatbs
Hello everyone, I'm Jim and my wife and I are from the central coast of California. We're semi retired and would like to move to the southwestern end of Lake Balaton, near Hefiz or Keszthely. I'd like to keep busy preparing tax returns ...
Thank you, Eva. We are seeing a very broad range of home prices in the area so we will rent a place first while we search. Yes, we like being near to Austria. And teaching is just something to pass the time. I still have the tax business and we plan ... Read More
Residence Visa by jdatbs
I am preparing applications for visas for my wife and I. We are "retiring" to Hungary. The application has no classification for us. Is it appropriate to use "other?"
Lots of good info. Thanks. Our situation is like this : my mother-in-law lives in Ukraine. My wife needs to be closer to her than we are now, as mom refuses to come to the U.S. We found Hungary to be a better choice yet still close. And we'll be ... Read More
Residence Visa by jdatbs
I am preparing applications for visas for my wife and I. We are "retiring" to Hungary. The application has no classification for us. Is it appropriate to use "other?"
Well, the bond program is a little bit out of my price range.... :) Both my wife and I have American passports. Our plan is to arrive and use the time to find a place, then after we have a place, we'll apply for the residence permit. Does ... Read More
Residence Visa by jdatbs
I am preparing applications for visas for my wife and I. We are "retiring" to Hungary. The application has no classification for us. Is it appropriate to use "other?"
Thank you both fir the info! Read More
Residence Visa by jdatbs
I am preparing applications for visas for my wife and I. We are "retiring" to Hungary. The application has no classification for us. Is it appropriate to use "other?"
No, but I think I found an answer to that question and now have a new question! On the Hungarian Embassy website it lists reasons for requesting a residence permit, then says "if your stay doesn't fall in neither of the categories above, ... Read More
Residence Visa
I am preparing applications for visas for my wife and I. We are "retiring" to Hungary. The application has no classification for us. Is it appropriate to use "other?" Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi Grant Let's not discuss age! We're planning on moving to the Hefiz/Keszthely area in the spring. Are you near? I'm certain we'll visit BP after we get settled. Jim Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary forum? Don聮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 ...
Well I thought I was tesponding to a post but I guess not!! Now Im responding to myself! Anyone with info on Bskaton, contact me please. Thanx! Read More
Are you happy in Hungary? 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 Hungary? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Couldn't agree more. Great post. Read More
Semi retire to Hefiz or Keszthely. Who knows the area?
Hello everyone, I'm Jim and my wife and I are from the central coast of California. We're semi retired and would like to move to the southwestern end of Lake Balaton, near Hefiz or Keszthely. I'd like to keep busy preparing tax returns ... Read More
New members of the Hungary forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Hungary forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi Erika, My name is Jim. My wife Valentyna and I live in the Santa Barbara, CA area and are seriuosly considering moving to the Zala area in the spring. Keszthely or Hefiz. Where are you in CA and are familiar with Zala? Thanks! Read More
Anyone here from Lviv?
Thanks for the reply. We are talking about finding a nice rental in Lviv and trying it out before we buy. We have also discussed moving to somewhere "near" Lviv where it's less costly. How do you like your present area? Read More
Anyone here from Lviv?
Thinking of moving to Lviv. Presently living in US. Thanks Read More