About richardpitesti

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Romania: Looking to retire:

In my experience here, you can be in just about any small city, not need a car and have shopping close. Small cities like Alba Iulia and Curtea de Arges. But the big issue is getting a visa for long term stay. You'll have to show proof of income, health insurance and have a residence, maybe more. I married a Romanian woman so my case is different. Talk to the local Romanian consulate, the one closest to you. Better yet visit them in person. I see John Korst replied to you and he raised some very good questions. Also I would stay away from small villages; mega culture shock for Americans. Many westerners in Bucharest...if you want to live in a place similar to New York. Transylvania is more cosmopolitan than rest of Romania. And there is no elecgtronic deposit agreement between USA and Romania so your Soc Sec check cannot at this time be auto deposited to your Romanian bank: you have to use a debit card to get cash from US bank at an ATM or you go to US Embassy and get your check (but Romanian bank could tank 6-8 weeks before they cash it for you). Search 'cost of living' online. It can be inexpensive to live here if you are careful but expect to pay more for some services once they know you are American (they think we are all rich). Hope this helps.

Romania: Bucharest, please:

I went thru this: without a visa you are allowed to stay for 90 days in a 180 day period. So if you are here in Romania for 90 consecutive days then you have to leave for at least 90 consecutive days. If your stay is not consecutive days then it's a little more complicated. i used to keep a calendar and mark off a 180 day period so I could monitor my situation. But, ha ha, Bulgaria is nice: I once stayed in Ruse, directly across the Danube from Romania, waiting out my time to return...and Ruse is a great litle city (I think).

Romania: Retirement Banking:

I'm american also. Live in Pitesti, west of Buc. To my knowledge there is no EFT agreement between USA and Romania. I have done bank 'wire transfers' from USA to RO. Currently my social sec is deposited autmatic in a US bank and i use a debit card. I'd love to have my social sec auto deposited to my RO bank...but cannot. My bank (BRD) said they would take a paper check (soc sec can be sent to the US embassy as a check) but it could be 6 weeks before i could draw cash. So: good luck! If you find a good way, let me know!! Best wishes Richard rdtechnical@hotmail.com

Romania: Do any jobs exist for only English speakers in Romania?:

Hi CStewart...I might possibly be interested :). I'm a semi-retired mechanical engineer living in Pitesti. Rich Krieger

Romania: Teaching English:

i'm a US citizen in RO. that salary fits with what i've been told. i think 2000 would be the max. as far as demand goes the kids are learning it in school now. My limba romana is poor so if I need help I look for someone in early twenties and chances are they speak decent english.

Romania: Buying a house in Romania - transferring money:

I am in process of buying an apartment. I'm from USA, she's romanca. I'm told we'll do the transaction in cash. I'm arranging a wire transfer from USA to my local bank (I'm in Pitesti). In USA I'd write a check...here checks seem to be largely an alien concept. we'll do the final transaction all at a table. In euros. I'd think you'd do same.

Romania: immigrating to Romania?:

anyone have any knowledge of permanent residence in Romania? There is an appliocation process with a government ministry but I'm wondering if there are any tips out there?

Romania: Anyone from Ploiesti?:

I'm an American in Pitesti. The dog 'problem' is real. I'm interested in making a permanent residence in Romania...if you have any info on this I'd appreciate it. Best wishes with your move! Keep in touch?

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