greatbignow
American looking for information about Ukraine
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About me
American, Single
Speaks English, little Ukrainian, little Russian
Registration: 27 December 2016
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Transfer money from your US açcount to Ukraine by RE63
Anyone have any advice on the best way to draw money from your bank in the USA to Ukraine?
Good info, but wanted to add you don’t need perm residency to open a basic bank account in Ukraine. Just your passport. You can then transfer from outside Ukraine to here, but cannot put currency into it in Ukraine, nor receive transfers from ... Read More
Studying in Ukraine during the crisis by Cheryl
Hi everyone, in Ukraine or elsewhere, school has inevitably been disturbed by the current pandemic. Studying abroad seems increasingly difficult as some borders remain closed, even to students. Whether you are a student in Ukraine or a parent ...
All virtual, and I’m loving it. Read More
Overstaying until 30 JAN 2021 will not be fined?? by Sanja7
Hey So many new rules right now. Anyone understands this rules about overstaying? I guess quarantine is ended 1/1-2021 but my guess is that it will be prolonged. But if it ends til new years day, then you can stay extra 30 days until end of January ...
I dealt with it so can share my experience. My visa would have expired in April, and we went into lockdown in March. In August I went abroad to get a visa renewal, and they looked at my passport stamp, called someone, and said be on my merry way ... Read More
Spouse visa rejected Emb of Ukraine in Algeria by kott142
hello I got married to a Ukrainian citizen two years ago in Algeria, we passed through difficult ways in order to have our marriage approved, we had an interview, some checking of both of us in different authorities, my wife is visiting me from time ...
I’m reading this in horror as also trying to be married to Ukrainian, an American, of Ukrainian descent, and came to be with family and volunteer. Been here two years today. We shall see. Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Ukraine by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Ukraine, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
My long term plans haven’t changed. Actually doing better under this situation, horrible as it is for the world. Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Ukraine by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Ukraine, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
I chose to stay. I have family here, online work from home, and think largely speaking the average Ukrainian villager has a more independent lifestyle and greater flexibility to deal with anything the coronavirus can throw at them compared to most ... 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 ...
Oh sure they are easy to meet and Ukrainian are hospitable people, but there is a saying that the fox SHOULD be the national animal. You WILL be targeted and taken advantage of. Even by those who do not mean to. Read More
Life in Zaporozhye by Jaycey01
Not many expats in Zaporozhye and not many opportunities for locals to try their English so we’ve started a (free !) social club here (coffee meets, 10-pin bowling, wine tasting etc) to help locals practice English and to help expats find ...
Interesting.... I taught algebra at a small state university in US, and did veterans counseling. I too am divorced after 21 years of marriage, and my family is from Ukraine. Long story short, I want to come and make a new start in a place I'm ... Read More
Life in Zaporozhye by Jaycey01
Not many expats in Zaporozhye and not many opportunities for locals to try their English so we’ve started a (free !) social club here (coffee meets, 10-pin bowling, wine tasting etc) to help locals practice English and to help expats find ...
Hello There! I just happen to have met a teacher in Energodar and was planning to come to their school for a summer camp, but was called out to a forest fire; I couldn't refuse it. I speak with my friends there, and have a credit with the ... Read More
New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here – 2016 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, My family came from Ukraine and I am thinking about going back to essentially have a new start in life. I taught algebra at a state university, counseled veterans, and worked for a space company. Single now, children grown, and considering ... Read More