gaj86
English expat in Romania
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English
Registration: 05 February 2010
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UK and US citizens with EHIC cards accessing public health care
Hi guys, Sorry, I know this is probably possible to find on Google but we're just confused and have been receiving conflicting information. I am British, my husband is American but has a UK right to work permit (through EEA family visa) until ... Read More
Brit trying to register as self-support + open a bank account in Cluj by gaj86
Hi guys, I've just moved to Cluj-Napoca with the intention of teaching over Skype in order to pay the bills. I get paid via Paypal and I printed off copies of my account as well as bringing a few bank statements from the UK with me. To ...
Well, technically when I lived in the Czech Republic I was meant to "register" after 90 days to confirm I was living there. I never did, and it was totally fine. I'm doing it this time around because I need to in order for my US ... Read More
Brit trying to register as self-support + open a bank account in Cluj by gaj86
Hi guys, I've just moved to Cluj-Napoca with the intention of teaching over Skype in order to pay the bills. I get paid via Paypal and I printed off copies of my account as well as bringing a few bank statements from the UK with me. To ...
Yep... apparently Unicredit and Raiffessen are happy to open one up with just a passport. However, as it seems to be an issue that my passport isn't in the same name as my other things (due to marriage + name change) - the wedding cert ... Read More
Brit trying to register as self-support + open a bank account in Cluj by gaj86
Hi guys, I've just moved to Cluj-Napoca with the intention of teaching over Skype in order to pay the bills. I get paid via Paypal and I printed off copies of my account as well as bringing a few bank statements from the UK with me. To ...
My husband received this email from Banca Transylvania, by the way: I think you misunderstood my message, therefor I will explain the procedure once again. You could open an account at Banca Transilvania at any time but if you want any specific ... Read More
Brit trying to register as self-support + open a bank account in Cluj by gaj86
Hi guys, I've just moved to Cluj-Napoca with the intention of teaching over Skype in order to pay the bills. I get paid via Paypal and I printed off copies of my account as well as bringing a few bank statements from the UK with me. To ...
Thank you. That's the problem though - you used your passport and residence permit to open an account. I'm saying that they won't let me get a residence permit (if this is actually the same thing as a certificate saying I've ... Read More
Brit trying to register as self-support + open a bank account in Cluj by gaj86
Hi guys, I've just moved to Cluj-Napoca with the intention of teaching over Skype in order to pay the bills. I get paid via Paypal and I printed off copies of my account as well as bringing a few bank statements from the UK with me. To ...
Romaniac, is it correct that showing his US passport and his document showing right of residence in the UK will be enough for us to be able to stay here for a while? I guess I'm just worried about fines/being kicked out for overstaying his 90 ... Read More
Brit trying to register as self-support + open a bank account in Cluj by gaj86
Hi guys, I've just moved to Cluj-Napoca with the intention of teaching over Skype in order to pay the bills. I get paid via Paypal and I printed off copies of my account as well as bringing a few bank statements from the UK with me. To ...
Thank you for all your replied so far! I guess it's a case of standing my ground and telling them to check with their manager etc... but it's pretty hard when you're on your own and don't speak much Romanian. As for the American + ... Read More
Brit trying to register as self-support + open a bank account in Cluj
Hi guys, I've just moved to Cluj-Napoca with the intention of teaching over Skype in order to pay the bills. I get paid via Paypal and I printed off copies of my account as well as bringing a few bank statements from the UK with me. To ... Read More