Jonathon Smith
@Jaycey01
South African expat in Ukraine
Forum posts
42
Contacts
3
About me
South African
Lives in Zaporozhzhye
Speaks Fair Afrikaans, French, German, Malay, Dutch, some Russian & Japanese
Registration: 25 March 2015
How to meet people in Zaporozhye? by Jaycey01
I’m a retired English South African living permanently in Zaporozhye with my Ukrainian wife. It would be nice to meet up with other English speaking expats or locals for coffee or other social events.
Got your message but your phone number has been deleted. Our group is at the Rino Restaurant in Zap every Sunday @ 1pm. Maybe you can join us there - look for a guy with a VERY small white dog! Jaycey Read More
English living in Zaporozhye by Zakeriah
Hi! Just moved to Zaporozhye, looking for any English speaking people to make friends with, anyone interested in Mountain Biking, Climbing, Kayaking or Mountaineering, get in touch, even if your a beginner or interested in learning let me know, I ...
We have a small expat & local social meet ups in Zap & would welcome anyone interested in joining us. Jaycey 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 ...
Nothing received FF - can you post message on here? 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 ...
Hi Bhavna I’ve tried to post as suggested by foiled by start/stop event dates – these are ongoing events every Sunday & Thursday. Can you please edit my post so that it makes some sense? Thanks & regards Jaycey 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 ...
Hi Ferenc555 We’ve moved our meeting from the Bulldog to the Olympi Restaurant (Олимп ресторант) garden for the ... Read More
Life in Zaporozhye
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 ... Read More
Moving to Ukraine this month- wish to make friendship
We’ve started a free social club in Zaporozhye (coffee meets, 10-pin bowling etc) to help locals practice their English and to assist expats in finding their way around. Expats & Ukrainians are most welcome to join us at the Bulldog ... Read More
Do you speak Ukrainian? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking fluently Ukrainian is essential for a successful integration in Ukraine. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Ukrainian? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
In the west it’s mostly Ukrainian but in the east where we are (Zaporozhye) it’s Russian. I’m open to correction here but I would suggest that in either case it’s probably better to learn Russian as it is more widely ... Read More
Essentials to live in Ukraine by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Ukraine, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Ukraine? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
There are very few things that you can’t buy cheaper in Ukraine than elsewhere but in Zaporozhye the things I miss are mostly food related like a decent plate of English fish & chips, pork pies, steak & kidney pud, mince pies & a ... Read More
Best cities to live in Ukraine by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ukraine. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Speaking as a retired South African with a Ukrainian wife I’m quite happy in Zaporozhzhye except for the paucity of expats. But unless you speak Russian then best forget it! There is everything here that anyone could want and at prices that ... Read More
New: Gatherings and events in Ukraine by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Ukraine? To help you meet people and find outings in Ukraine, we launched a [b]Gatherings and Events section[/b] in Ukraine: you can now follow whats ...
I believe that the Expat.com is doing a great job but Ukraine is bigger than just Kiev. Surely there are expats in other areas as well - or are they just shy :) ? As a retired couple in Zaporozhye we would be delighted to meet up with expats or ... Read More
How to meet people in Zaporozhye? by Jaycey01
I’m a retired English South African living permanently in Zaporozhye with my Ukrainian wife. It would be nice to meet up with other English speaking expats or locals for coffee or other social events.
Please phone me xxx me my name is Theo also from South Africa. But 093 – Afghanistan?! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Let’s make contact thru email first … xxxx Cheers Jaycey Read More
How to meet people in Zaporozhye? by Jaycey01
I’m a retired English South African living permanently in Zaporozhye with my Ukrainian wife. It would be nice to meet up with other English speaking expats or locals for coffee or other social events.
Hi John - did you get my message? Read More
How to meet people in Zaporozhye? by Jaycey01
I’m a retired English South African living permanently in Zaporozhye with my Ukrainian wife. It would be nice to meet up with other English speaking expats or locals for coffee or other social events.
I've sent you a message and look forward to meeting up with you when you arrive Cheers Jaycey Read More
How to meet people in Zaporozhye?
I’m a retired English South African living permanently in Zaporozhye with my Ukrainian wife. It would be nice to meet up with other English speaking expats or locals for coffee or other social events. Read More
Vaccination Requirements by Jaycey01
Hi again! We’ll be arriving in SL next month hoping to get our DHV and my wife is panicking already! She’s been on a health website (https://www.iamat.org/country/sri-lanka/risk/routine-immunizations) and thinks that we need ...
Thanks Mal sensible suggestions that apply in most places together with washing fruit before eating etc.. It would be nice to experiment with local restaurants but a few years ago we foolishly accepted food wrapped in newspaper at a rail station ... Read More
Vaccination Requirements by Jaycey01
Hi again! We’ll be arriving in SL next month hoping to get our DHV and my wife is panicking already! She’s been on a health website (https://www.iamat.org/country/sri-lanka/risk/routine-immunizations) and thinks that we need ...
Sounds good to me – I understand that toddy works as well. I think we’ll just stay with the flu jab. Thanks Read More
PET IMPORT PERMIT by Jaycey01
:/ [b]I started this query under ‘Another Visa Question’ but maybe it would be more appropriate to start another thread… We will be bringing our teacup poodle to Sri Lanka in the cabin with us next month and urgently need to ...
Our Mitzi weighs in at only 3kg including box and Turkish Airways have no problem with her in cabin but gram for gram she’s fast becoming the most expensive dog on the planet :( And yes, we are in contact with Shanaka who has been great but ... Read More
Vaccination Requirements by Jaycey01
Hi again! We’ll be arriving in SL next month hoping to get our DHV and my wife is panicking already! She’s been on a health website (https://www.iamat.org/country/sri-lanka/risk/routine-immunizations) and thinks that we need ...
Thanks for that Stumpy. Having had measles, chickenpox (& mumps?) as a kid I can cross those off the list. Also malaria & hep B as an adult (I must find out if re-infection is possible). And I don’t drink so probably no tattoos likely ... Read More
Vaccination Requirements by Jaycey01
Hi again! We’ll be arriving in SL next month hoping to get our DHV and my wife is panicking already! She’s been on a health website (https://www.iamat.org/country/sri-lanka/risk/routine-immunizations) and thinks that we need ...
Hippos are the biggest killers in Africa. Not sure I even want a plastic one in the bath. Read More
Vaccination Requirements by Jaycey01
Hi again! We’ll be arriving in SL next month hoping to get our DHV and my wife is panicking already! She’s been on a health website (https://www.iamat.org/country/sri-lanka/risk/routine-immunizations) and thinks that we need ...
I don’t mind snakes so much as long as I see them before they see me. And presumably serum is available in hospitals and clinics. Monkeys are another issue, nasty little creatures. In Cape Town our car was often attacked by troops of baboons ... Read More
Vaccination Requirements by Jaycey01
Hi again! We’ll be arriving in SL next month hoping to get our DHV and my wife is panicking already! She’s been on a health website (https://www.iamat.org/country/sri-lanka/risk/routine-immunizations) and thinks that we need ...
Thank you again Gravitas, good idea. Does it work against crocs as well? :D Read More
Vaccination Requirements by Jaycey01
Hi again! We’ll be arriving in SL next month hoping to get our DHV and my wife is panicking already! She’s been on a health website (https://www.iamat.org/country/sri-lanka/risk/routine-immunizations) and thinks that we need ...
Yes, mossies aren’t nice – been through the whole malaria (& hepatitis) thing in Sumatra. But I understand that being full time on anti malaria medication can be harmful to the liver (and eyesight?). A case of prevention being ... Read More
Vaccination Requirements by Jaycey01
Hi again! We’ll be arriving in SL next month hoping to get our DHV and my wife is panicking already! She’s been on a health website (https://www.iamat.org/country/sri-lanka/risk/routine-immunizations) and thinks that we need ...
I’ve been looking at a few other sites and can’t help but feel that these vaccination advisors are on comm. On checking requirements for the UK, US, Norway etc they all recommend jabs for Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, ... Read More
Vaccination Requirements
Hi again! We’ll be arriving in SL next month hoping to get our DHV and my wife is panicking already! She’s been on a health website (https://www.iamat.org/country/sri-lanka/risk/routine-immunizations) and thinks that we need ... Read More
PET IMPORT PERMIT by Jaycey01
:/ [b]I started this query under ‘Another Visa Question’ but maybe it would be more appropriate to start another thread… We will be bringing our teacup poodle to Sri Lanka in the cabin with us next month and urgently need to ...
Thanks for the suggestion - I tried that but they rejected it as I don’t have fax numbers for either party (our nearest fax is in the museum!). I also sent an email to Pet Express at the airport – they replied within 1 hour and seem ... Read More
PET IMPORT PERMIT
:/ I started this query under ‘Another Visa Question’ but maybe it would be more appropriate to start another thread… We will be bringing our teacup poodle to Sri Lanka in the cabin with us next month and urgently need to obtain ... Read More
Another visa question. by Jaycey01
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ...
Well that didn’t work but at least we got our ETA visas through today! Now the only problem is paperwork for our tea cup poodle Mitzi weighing in at a massive 1.5kg. I thought of smuggling her in my pocket but probably not a great idea. All ... Read More
Another visa question. by Jaycey01
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ...
I'm not that clever - I'll just put in my own email address & see what happens. Read More
Another visa question. by Jaycey01
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ...
Thanks for that - I surely hope so. I’ve just about given up trying to complete the form for importing a pet – ie. fax number is a mandatory field and we haven’t had a fax machine for 30 years! Read More
Another visa question. by Jaycey01
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ...
Your help is much appreciated – I am experiencing government communication problems already! How anyone can complete all these forms without inside help is quite beyond my understanding. I’ll put dammikahomehotel@yahoo.com as a wild ... Read More
Another visa question. by Jaycey01
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ...
Thank you, that is very kind of you indeed. I’m feeling as though we have friends in Sri Lanka already! I’ve checked everywhere but can’t find their email address & I need it to complete the ETA visa application. If you could ... Read More
Another visa question. by Jaycey01
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ...
Thanks sounds like a very grey area indeed. So we’ll have to re-enter and get ANOTHER ETA visa? I think we’ll ticket Ukraine-Columbo-Madras and re-enter from Madras. To return to Ukraine would be a helluva journey! Meanwhile does ... Read More
Another visa question. by Jaycey01
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ...
HELP! I'm trying to get our ETA visa completed but am asked for the email address of our hotel. We'll be staying at the Dammika Home Hotel in Mount Lavinia - I think their phone number is +94777309175. If someone would be kind enough to ... Read More
Another visa question. by Jaycey01
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ...
When I spoke to a lady at Standard Chartered the other day she told me no tax on our deposit interest. Eeek, I haven’t even arrived yet & I’m an ‘expert’ already! Read More
Another visa question. by Jaycey01
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ...
We went to the air ticket office today to ask about open dated tickets & refunds and are keeping fingers firmly crossed. If that doesn’t/can’t work we’ll probably buy an onward ticket to someplace close (Madras) and give it to ... Read More
Another visa question. by Jaycey01
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ...
We’ll need to enter on an ETA visa before applying for the Dream Home Visa. Can we get an ETA without a return ticket? = = = = = = = Stumpy: we’ll be checking out your suggestion at the ticket office later today. Many thanks to you ... Read More
Another visa question.
My wife & I will be coming to Sri Lanka in May with view to retirement. To obtain an ETA entry visa it seems that we require a return ticket (Ukraine return for two = $2,000+ !!). Having received no reply from Immigration :D I don’t ... Read More