Sanja7
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How difficult it is find a job in ukraine by Deaf
I want to work in Ukraine. But how difficult it is find a job in Ukraine. I dont know where i am must looking for. Anybody can help me to find some job in Ukraine? Or maybe your company need some worker you can contact me please.
If you are a developer or other IT specialist you just won the jackpot Read More
Are there any update with regard to closure of borders to foreigners ? by carlosecci71
Hello. My name is Carlo. I currently live in Italy but I would like to move to Ukraine and search for a job, possibly as a teacher or a translator as well. Are there any update with regard to closure of borders to foreigners ?
You can check this site for latest updates: https://visitukraine.today/ Read More
New Construction Flat in Kiev or Surrounding Area by DreamCatcher213
I’m interested in purchasing real estate and would like some information on purchasing a new construction flat in Kiev. Is it necessary or advantageous to use the services of a licensed realtor for a new construction flat? In the US ...
Yes and it can take some waiting time as well. Not far away from Obolon recidences there is a house Obolon breeze, thats almost finished but still pending on some decision. What I understand the official version is that they were allowed to build ... Read More
New Construction Flat in Kiev or Surrounding Area by DreamCatcher213
I’m interested in purchasing real estate and would like some information on purchasing a new construction flat in Kiev. Is it necessary or advantageous to use the services of a licensed realtor for a new construction flat? In the US ...
I think you will have to work with google translate regarding the sites. flatfy is easy to use since it have a map view that enables you to find objects at your favourite part of town. To exlude the real estate agent is little tricky since normal it ... Read More
Companies who prove Visa D( 3 Years) by MilkMan4Evah
Hello! Im planning on getting a Visa D for 3 years in Ukraine, residence permit. I just wonder, is there anything I should look out for when using one of these companies? The one company I have been in touch with will take a payment of 1800 USD, is ...
I think $1800 for 3 years is pretty good. Once I was offered $4000 for 3 years but that was from my scam law firm so no big news. Keep in mind what grounds you will get you TRP. If you open a business there may be some obligations with reporting ... Read More
Are there any update with regard to closure of borders to foreigners ? by carlosecci71
Hello. My name is Carlo. I currently live in Italy but I would like to move to Ukraine and search for a job, possibly as a teacher or a translator as well. Are there any update with regard to closure of borders to foreigners ?
Should be OK. Atleast you can enter for a 90 days stay and check it out. You just need to past the c19 test at borders. Then you can check options for stay longer. Note that right now its lockdown and lots of stuff is closed but lets hope its just ... Read More
New Construction Flat in Kiev or Surrounding Area by DreamCatcher213
I’m interested in purchasing real estate and would like some information on purchasing a new construction flat in Kiev. Is it necessary or advantageous to use the services of a licensed realtor for a new construction flat? In the US ...
In my opinion the real estate agent is a big joker in the game. So many different "real estate agents" with many different options. In some cases they want you to pay 5% commission for buying an apartment. In the normal world the seller ... Read More
Renewal of the Temporary Residence Permit during c19-crisis? by Sanja7
Hey My TRP will expire soon and I have it based on volunteer work. Any of you expats renewed your TRP during the crisis? Any problems or business is back to normal? Appreciate answers.
Yes the lawyers help and deliver but its very expensive for what I understand pretty little work. Just recently a lawyer offered me a 3 years visa via a company registration for $4000 so your price for $1500 seems very good =) In some cases you ... Read More
Renewal of the Temporary Residence Permit during c19-crisis? by Sanja7
Hey My TRP will expire soon and I have it based on volunteer work. Any of you expats renewed your TRP during the crisis? Any problems or business is back to normal? Appreciate answers.
Yes but I believe you need legal grounds in some cases, for example volounter ground to obtain TRP and this is provided by the expensive lawyers. But yes in other cases you could do it yourself for exampel when gettting married. Read More
Re-entry after overstay by GuestPoster3759
Hello together, ny name is Marc, I am from Germany. In the past months I visited Ukraine many times because my gf is living there. I have no visa for Ukraine. I had about 9 visits and on my last exit back to Germany I stayed for 98 days over the ...
Hard to say. I think you just have to try it, like everything else in Ukraine and you will find out. 8 days is not a big overstay so its not like you made something very bad. Anyway I dont recomend overstaying. On the other hand very little people ... Read More
How to get permanent residecy as IT specialist in Ukraine by avy.lawyer
Ukrainian IT market is one of the biggest in Eastern Europe and shows a very promising future. A big number of outsourcing and product companies, as well as start-ups are responsible for booming tech sector and great potential of Ukrainian software ...
Is this something you offer? Do you have any legal background info that confirms this? 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 ...
Thanks for sharing! I dont recommend anyone to overstay in Ukraine. The border control officers can be really hard if you get into problems. Once I overstayed 1 day at Zhyljani airport in Kiev because of snow storm my flight was cancelled and ... Read More
Renewal of the Temporary Residence Permit during c19-crisis? by Sanja7
Hey My TRP will expire soon and I have it based on volunteer work. Any of you expats renewed your TRP during the crisis? Any problems or business is back to normal? Appreciate answers.
Thx for sharing! I just got my new TRP after some nervous period. My lawyer told me that lots of TRP got rejected lately and they stop with this service. After I convinced them to do it anyway they did and I got a new year of TRP =). Lets aim for ... Read More
Renewal of the Temporary Residence Permit during c19-crisis? by Sanja7
Hey My TRP will expire soon and I have it based on volunteer work. Any of you expats renewed your TRP during the crisis? Any problems or business is back to normal? Appreciate answers.
Thanks for sharing James! Did you do it on volunteer grounds? Read More
Overstaying until 30 JAN 2021 will not be fined??
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 ... Read More
Renewal of the Temporary Residence Permit during c19-crisis?
Hey My TRP will expire soon and I have it based on volunteer work. Any of you expats renewed your TRP during the crisis? Any problems or business is back to normal? Appreciate answers. Read More
Payment by Invest-account and foreign currency by MCTrust
Hello ExPats I would like to know if somebody has experience to buy real estate under the new law of invest account. Foreign buyer make Invest account in foreign currency and Seller make a account at the same bank in the same foreign currency. ...
If you are not planing to sell the apartment and move the money back out of UA in the nearest future I would probably go for the Oschadbank option where you send the money direct to the owner. It is a little risky and nervous but if you feel ... Read More
Payment by Invest-account and foreign currency by MCTrust
Hello ExPats I would like to know if somebody has experience to buy real estate under the new law of invest account. Foreign buyer make Invest account in foreign currency and Seller make a account at the same bank in the same foreign currency. ...
My best recommendation is to make the deal in UAH through a bank transfer in Privatbank. And from abroad you use for example transferwise or similar to you PB UAH account. Later you can easily proove that you have bought an apartment for the money ... Read More
Payment options when buying real estate in UA 2019? by Sanja7
Hello Expats, I been looking for an apartment but found out that the payment process are quite complicated. In the normal way I would pay for the apartment in UAH via a bank transfer. In the practical world no seller wants to get paid in UAH but ...
Hello. I guess I was lucky because the seller agreed on payment in UAH via Privatbank so that made the process smooth. I just transfer money and converted to UAH through Transferwise direct to my Privatbank account and from there to the sellers PB ... Read More
Whats the best car for use in UA?
Interesting that you recommend pick ups and a Polo? What about the Polo is it a good choice? Why? Read More
Importing my car from US by Esselchik
Hello everyone, I'm currently living in Ukraine and thinking to bring my car from The US to Ukraine soon and i need some information. I have read a lot of different things online but not sure what to believe anymore! I have ran into a dead end ...
Im looking a little bit more on the import of a car to UA and it doesnt look that profitable that I thought and hoped for. According to this page link the math for this example will be: Random car 2.0l petrol engine 2009 modell Cost of car 6000 ... Read More
Importing my car from US by Esselchik
Hello everyone, I'm currently living in Ukraine and thinking to bring my car from The US to Ukraine soon and i need some information. I have read a lot of different things online but not sure what to believe anymore! I have ran into a dead end ...
My experience is that Ukraine is a country of trial and error so the best answer would be to just try it and see how it works out for you. And dont forget to share your experience with us =) Read More
Whats the best car for use in UA?
As we all know Ukrainian roads and infrastructure are a little special. What is the best car for driving around in this country considering the quality of the roads? What models have best durability and chances to last longest time? I think Lada ... Read More
Finding suitable Job in my sector In Ukraine.
You should start with formal stuff like getting residence permit and work permit for example register as a private entrepreneur. This shows that you are serious about working and living in Ukraine and companies will be more interested in hire you. ... Read More
Teaching English
Yeah I think you could find a work as an English teacher. There are a lot of private English schools around. Perhaps you can start something by yourself and teach students. Read More
Ukranian temporary residence card renewal by drnazmulhm
My residence card will finish on 25 December. Can I renew it after 25 th Sepetember(3 months earlier) ? Or I have to wait till 25 th November ? Thanks
Im on volunteer right now. But next up I dont know maybe I can get a work permit. Do I have to to do everything from start anyway? I mean go to the UA embassy abroad and get visa D and to the whole process again? Or will it be easier this time ... Read More
Ukranian temporary residence card renewal by drnazmulhm
My residence card will finish on 25 December. Can I renew it after 25 th Sepetember(3 months earlier) ? Or I have to wait till 25 th November ? Thanks
A question. When renewing you TRP, do you need a new reason for doing this? I mean do I need to do the whole process once more or is the renewal process different? Anyone got some experience in this? Read More
Payment options when buying real estate in UA 2019? by Sanja7
Hello Expats, I been looking for an apartment but found out that the payment process are quite complicated. In the normal way I would pay for the apartment in UAH via a bank transfer. In the practical world no seller wants to get paid in UAH but ...
Sorry for many questions. You mentioned: "If to be short, your seller opens a USD account at a bank in Ukraine; you open a so called "investment" bank account in the same bank; you transfer money from your overseas account to your ... Read More
Payment options when buying real estate in UA 2019? by Sanja7
Hello Expats, I been looking for an apartment but found out that the payment process are quite complicated. In the normal way I would pay for the apartment in UAH via a bank transfer. In the practical world no seller wants to get paid in UAH but ...
How much discount can you ask? Read More
Payment options when buying real estate in UA 2019? by Sanja7
Hello Expats, I been looking for an apartment but found out that the payment process are quite complicated. In the normal way I would pay for the apartment in UAH via a bank transfer. In the practical world no seller wants to get paid in UAH but ...
I understand. But I am thinking that if the seller gets his money in UAH he can buy USD or whatever he wants with his money the same day, right? Read More
Payment options when buying real estate in UA 2019? by Sanja7
Hello Expats, I been looking for an apartment but found out that the payment process are quite complicated. In the normal way I would pay for the apartment in UAH via a bank transfer. In the practical world no seller wants to get paid in UAH but ...
OK) Everything would be much easier if you could pay with UAH via a normal bank transfer, Its a shame it has to be so complicated. Read More
Payment options when buying real estate in UA 2019? by Sanja7
Hello Expats, I been looking for an apartment but found out that the payment process are quite complicated. In the normal way I would pay for the apartment in UAH via a bank transfer. In the practical world no seller wants to get paid in UAH but ...
Thanks for your input Grey. And thanks for the links. Do you recommend Bank Aval? Read More
Payment options when buying real estate in UA 2019?
Hello Expats, I been looking for an apartment but found out that the payment process are quite complicated. In the normal way I would pay for the apartment in UAH via a bank transfer. In the practical world no seller wants to get paid in UAH but ... Read More
How to bring your car to Ukraine by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Ukraine, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Anyone having experience driving around with a foreign registered car in UA? Is the police stopping you a lot and checking documents and so on? Any problems? Read More
Receiving money FROM Ukraine to Uk by orgbox
Hi there, I wondered if anyone has found a solution to the problem below... We receive relatively small amounts from a rental property, and would like this to be available for us in the UK. The tenant does not have a bank account, and deals only in ...
I also tried Transferwise and its very convenient and structured. Guess the fees are more or less the same for all banks but with TW you just entered your Privatbank phone number and the money was transfered within hours to your account. All fees ... Read More
Receiving money FROM Ukraine to Uk by orgbox
Hi there, I wondered if anyone has found a solution to the problem below... We receive relatively small amounts from a rental property, and would like this to be available for us in the UK. The tenant does not have a bank account, and deals only in ...
Do you guys use the Privatbank Business account to receive money from abroad? I cant find any details and about any IBAN in the private section. Read More
Question about permission for work!! by Dev Alboz
I am married. How long should I wait to take permission for work in Ukraine?
Best is to check with a lawyer for details. This info you can easily fish out with some mails =) Read More
Address registration Ukraine by Sanja7
Hello, Can anyone share their experience about this topic? I am about to do address registration in Ukraine after receiving my TRP. I got some blurry instructions from my lawyer but from experience with Ukraine government organisation I fear there ...
I fill in my experience. We encounter a problem when register address because every person who was registered on that apartment had to be present and agree on that I could register myself on the apartment. All persons gather at the SNAP and agreed ... Read More
Question about permission for work!! by Dev Alboz
I am married. How long should I wait to take permission for work in Ukraine?
I think you can open a LLC and be the director yourself. That way you will get the work permit. Read More
Opening a LLC by Dev Alboz
So I want to open an LLC in Ukraine. Which is the best tax system for LLC? Do I need a director for the company if I am married to Ukrainian citizen?
Best check that with local professionals. Read More
Accomodation in Kiev by Rahul0910
Can any of you help me find a good accommodation of 2 Bedrooms, neat and clean with security, off center but near supermarkets and transportation? Let me know of a good budget and spacious accommodation.
You can also check sites like olx, rieltor and aviso but its good to now local language here Read More
How to plan relocation properly?
Start with travel light. You can buy most stuff on site. Then later you see what you miss from home and can go get it. Read More
Question about permission for work!! by Dev Alboz
I am married. How long should I wait to take permission for work in Ukraine?
You can register as a Private entrepreneur and then you can start working on contract. I think this way is pretty cheap and easy. Read More
Opening a LLC by Dev Alboz
So I want to open an LLC in Ukraine. Which is the best tax system for LLC? Do I need a director for the company if I am married to Ukrainian citizen?
Hello Some consulting with a business lawyer could spare you a lot of time and nerv when opening a business in UA.I think your wife could be the director. Read More
Address registration Ukraine
Hello, Can anyone share their experience about this topic? I am about to do address registration in Ukraine after receiving my TRP. I got some blurry instructions from my lawyer but from experience with Ukraine government organisation I fear there ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Ukraine by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Ukraine ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Ukraine ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
Thanks for the input guys! Guess it could be a good idea to have 1 account in for example Bank Aval and another one in Privatbank (many locals seems to have this bank) and then compare them and use them for different business. Transferwise also ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Ukraine by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Ukraine ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Ukraine ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
Hello Bumping this post. Anyone who can share their experience with UA banks? What are the most stable and best bank for expats? Looking at the currency exchange rate and fees when doing an international money transfer ? Read More
Working in Ukraine as a expat 2018 by Sanja7
Hello, I would like to ask you for some advice regarding work in Ukraine. I experienced that it’s rather difficult to get in to the Ukrainian employee market for some reason; mostly because of the work permit that is needed and Ukrainian ...
Thank you for your input! I also think international companies will be the best chance to find a job. Please if anyone else can share there experiences I will be happy! BR Alex Read More
Working in Ukraine as a expat 2018
Hello, I would like to ask you for some advice regarding work in Ukraine. I experienced that it’s rather difficult to get in to the Ukrainian employee market for some reason; mostly because of the work permit that is needed and Ukrainian ... Read More
Ukranian D visa ( spouse) by Mark Rio
Hi guys I wonder if someone can help me ! I’m a brazilian citizen , green car US holder that married an Ukranian citizen 18months ago . I been coming in and out of Ukraine for the past three years and last time I left the country in Boryspol ...
Thanks for reply! So basically if you are married to ukrainian citizen and your recedency permit is in order you are allowed to start working in Ukraine? Do you think there is international companies where english will work on a daily basis? Read More
Ukranian D visa ( spouse) by Mark Rio
Hi guys I wonder if someone can help me ! I’m a brazilian citizen , green car US holder that married an Ukranian citizen 18months ago . I been coming in and out of Ukraine for the past three years and last time I left the country in Boryspol ...
Hello Simon, You seems to have a lot of experience with papperwork in Ukraine. Do you now if you are qualified for working in Ukraine if you obtained a VISA by marriage? BR Alex Read More