UkrAl
English looking for information about Ukraine
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Registration: 04 May 2014
Borispol Hotels by Sierra44
I was looking at "NonStop" and "Old Port" Hotels near KBP for an overnight stay before the flight to London, but I'm sure there is a Hotel closer (within walking distance of terminal B) as I have stayed there on occasions. It ...
Hi Sierra44. There is a hotel at Borispol, it's situated between terminals B and D if memory serves me right. Read More
Car insurance for foreign cars. by UkrAl
After almost a year of not being with my wife due to covid cancelling four holiday we had booked this year, I'm now planning on visiting Ukraine over the Christmas holidays providing we are allowed to travel, I will be using my own car from the ...
Thanks Gregorypak, after looking with various insurance companies it is not possible to get temporary comprehensive cover for a UK registered car so we have had to purchace third party (Autocivilka) insurance. Read More
Any updates regarding UK visitors and Coronavirus
Hi, I will be coming to visit my wife and family in December can anyone advise of what to expect at the border with Poland with regards to coronavirus, I read somewhere that I need an app on my mobile with my Ukrainian number and that I can get a ... Read More
Car insurance for foreign cars. by UkrAl
After almost a year of not being with my wife due to covid cancelling four holiday we had booked this year, I'm now planning on visiting Ukraine over the Christmas holidays providing we are allowed to travel, I will be using my own car from the ...
Does anyone know of a good insurance company that will insure a foreign car for 15 days, my wife usualy uses Vuso but they don't seem to be too keen on selling anything other than civilka insurance. Read More
Car insurance for foreign cars. by UkrAl
After almost a year of not being with my wife due to covid cancelling four holiday we had booked this year, I'm now planning on visiting Ukraine over the Christmas holidays providing we are allowed to travel, I will be using my own car from the ...
I have but they don't cover Ukraine like most insurance companies they only cover Europe, I know I can get third party insurance so I will probably get that, I was just asking if anyone knew if I could get comprehensive. Read More
Car insurance for foreign cars.
After almost a year of not being with my wife due to covid cancelling four holiday we had booked this year, I'm now planning on visiting Ukraine over the Christmas holidays providing we are allowed to travel, I will be using my own car from the ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Ukraine? Is the public ...
Sorry EmperorPenguin you are wrong Nova Poshta are an international postal service, I have used them on several occasions to send and recieve letters to and from England, I must diagree with you that you need to speak Russian, the Nova Poshta we use ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Ukraine by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Ukraine? Is the public ...
There is a company in Ternopil region that delivers between Ukraine and UK every two weeks, he collects and delivers mainly in Western Ukraine and the London area but uses a relative in London who will recieve and send other parcels to other parts ... Read More
Travelling to Ukraine by car by UkrAl
Hi everybody. I asked this question a couple of years ago but I have still not travelled from United Kingdom to Ukraine in my own car, this year will be the year, I am planning on driving over the Christmas period, the plan is to cross the boarder ...
Thanks Simon, that's great I can't remember where I saw that they need ownership details at the border but it does seem a bit strange especially when I will have my passport registration document etc and it's only a Citroen Picasso so ... Read More
Travelling to Ukraine by car
Hi everybody. I asked this question a couple of years ago but I have still not travelled from United Kingdom to Ukraine in my own car, this year will be the year, I am planning on driving over the Christmas period, the plan is to cross the boarder ... Read More
Going on my first Ukraine ski trip! What to prepare?
If you.re going in 7 weeks is there even going to be any snow to ski on by then? In my experience it's usually nearer Christmas or even later in the New Year than in October / November. I've just looked on Bukovel's website and ... Read More
Using British electrical Items in Ukraine by Sierra44
Has anyone had any issues using their phones, tablets on the Ukrainian electrical system? I regularly charge my phone using a European/British adaptor and have had no problems. However, some items that I have bought for gifts (phone, smartwatch etc) ...
Where we live I would say yes there are electrical spikes they happen regularly but they have never caused any problems with any electrical items, in fact my wife still uses a mobile phone I bought in the UK that's about four or five years old ... Read More
Using British electrical Items in Ukraine by Sierra44
Has anyone had any issues using their phones, tablets on the Ukrainian electrical system? I regularly charge my phone using a European/British adaptor and have had no problems. However, some items that I have bought for gifts (phone, smartwatch etc) ...
Never had a problem the 9 years I've been to Ukraine, just get a standard European style adapter, always works with my phones tablet or laptop. Read More
Ukrainian visa
You can visit Ukraine for 90 days without a visa if you have a European passport. Read More
90 day rules by ppeett
Hi I left Ukraine on 13th May 2017 having entered on a no visa 90 day stay. I overstayed by 2 weeks. I left from Borispol and told the immigration officer at the booth that I had overstayed expecting some kerfufle and a fine. Nothing happened, he ...
As romaniac says you should be fine to return, you did not recieve a fine or a stamp probably because you only overstayed a couple of weeks had it been longer things might have been different, I doubt he put anything on his computer but it is a ... 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 ...
If you are leaving by Boryspil you can expect a more harsh penalty than leaving by a land border crossing like Poland or Slovakia, when I crossed last year via a land border I was fined 880 UAH but that was all, no other endorsments and I can come ... Read More
Ukrainian behave with foreigners
I must agree with the statements of Doug and Vox, I have lived and traveled through much of Ukraine and have never had any problems, we know several Pakistani people and none have ever mentioned any kind of problem, most Ukrainians are very ... 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 anybody who is currently overstaying please bear in mind that when you leave the territory of Ukraine you could be banned from re-entering for life. They will give you a fine but it is completely up to the senior border crossing officer what ... Read More
Driving an foreign car to and in Ukraine.
Hi everybody. :) I will be returning to Ukraine later in the year and was wondering if anyone has driven over the border in a foreign registered car, I would like to know is it possible still to buy insurance once I have crossed the border into ... Read More
Any English speaking people in Lublin?
Thanks Kenjee, that was the first place I looked but there is nothing for me on those two sections which is why I made a new post on the forum. Read More
Any English speaking people in Lublin?
I am considering moving to Lublin so I am close to my wife who lives in Ukraine, However I need someone who can help me with accomodation and a job, unfortunately I am rather desperate as I must leave Ukraine on Wednesday due to the new stricter ... Read More
About Katowice or any other affordable/nice region/town
Hi everybody :) , I am new to the Poland forum but have been a member of the Ukraine forum since coming to live here with my wife two years ago. We are now considering moving to Poland basically for a better life, my wife is an English teacher and I ... Read More
Healthcare in Ukraine by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Ukraine ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Ukraine? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
In December last year I was rushed to our local hospital with severe gastroenteritis. The hospital was clean but very antiquated, Luckily for me my wife knows most of the staff there, she explained that I speak hardly any Ukrainian and am diabetic. ... Read More
Monthly appartment rentals by Bradley3D
So I plan on visiting either Odessa or Kiev this summer. I will not be taking a week or two week trip. My stay will likely last me 3 to 4 months. I dont plan on living fancy or anything. I am very comfortable with just a stove, fridge a way to wash ...
Try dobovo.com I have used them several times and they usually have what I want, where I want. Don't forget unless you have a residency visa you can only stay for 90 days legally in Ukraine. Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
The update is this: I extended my stay in May, when the 90 days was coming to an end the official at the VaRD office told us if I leave the country before the 90 days expires I can return immediately and have another 90 days, they said that I could ... Read More
Marriage in the Ukraine by Teqman
Hi Everybody: To start with I am a British national and my partner is a Ukraine national. I am in need of a small piece of information from anybody out there who has just recently tied the knot in the Ukraine At the beginning January 2015 I am due ...
Hi Teqman First congratulations and good luck on your upcoming marriage. I too am British and married my lovely Ukrainian wife in January 2013 in Ternopil. We was told it would be quicker and cheaper to have the documents translated and legalised ... Read More
New security at Boryspil Airport.
Has anyone used Boryspil since the new security came into force? I know how important security is but I honestly think they have gone OTT this time. I will be travelling in a couple of weeks and from what the media are reporting I'm not looking ... Read More
Postage to Ukraine
Thanks Tedd It is already on it's way by post, my elderly mother sent it last Thursday 26 June, will see if it arrives or if customs confiscate it, having said that the lady at our post office said there should not be any problem as Ukraine ... Read More
Postage to Ukraine
Can anybody help me? I want a computer game sending from England to me here in Ukraine, I have received other items in the post like blood glucose test strips for my diabetes with no problems, but I think someone once told me cd's are not ... Read More
buying a car in Ukraine by dixie45
can anyone tell me, am I allowed to buy a car (for cash) here in Ukraine and register it in my own name ?
It's not only cars that we get ripped off with customs, I wanted my computer system from England, delivery is almost 7000 UAH plus if the value including delivery is over 150 the customs is an extra 32% plus they advise getting a broker who will ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
Finally got through on the phone to someone who knew things in Moldova embassy, He said that they have stopped doing the type 'D' visa on the same day, it now takes a minimum of 15 days and costs $1362, he said the reason for the high fee is because ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
Further to my last post my brother in law who is a town mayor in a different town in Western Ukraine called the MFA in Kyiv on our behalf, they said that they were not aware of the massive difference in the fees for a type 'D' visa and said it ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
In Moldova according to the consular fees page on the website prices vary depending on the reason you want to stay and where you are from, the price for a UK citizen getting a multiple entry permanent residence visa (Type D) is $1423, even though at ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
Ok, so we are considering registering for the extended stay that the VaRD office told us about. I have until 20 May which is when my passport needs to be in the VaRD office for the extension to be placed. I need to return to England for more ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
Ok, Thanks, I will tell her she is wrong, when we go back there towards the end of the month. Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
Another update: Went to the VaRD office and the main person was not there, but the young lady said that they can give me an extension to stay for 90 days, it is not a visa, if I leave the country I still will not be able to return until after the ... Read More
New members of the Ukraine forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ukraine forum? Dont 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, I'm Al from North West England. I'm currently living in Ukraine with my lovely wife and her mother, my wife is waiting for the appeal court in England to decide if she can have a visa to live in the UK (Polish visa office refused for the most ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
No visa, just arrived at Kyiv airport had passport stamped as usually happens. Sorry I have just been told that the red stamp in the passport is classed as an arrival airport visa. Please PM if anyone has any idea of what we have been offered by ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
Thanks The Egypician, I still have no idea what visa the people from the OVIR office are referring too, they told us to go to the office at least 5 working days before my 90 days expires with my passport (including certified translation), our ... Read More
Obtaining permanent residence by watchthatman
I am halfway through the process, and if there is anyone interested I can detail my experiences about the process up to today. I am English and married to a Urainian woman for the last 7 years.
Hi Everyone. I am a citizen of the United Kingdom, I have been married to a Ukrainian woman for 16 months. My wife applied for a Visa to live in England, but we are still waiting for a reply (long story but it was refused by Poland and is now going ... Read More