@Rata Rich
American expat in Romania
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Lives in Pitesti
Registration: 30 December 2014
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Rowing club by Eliseanne
Hello, I will arrive to live Bucarest in few weeks. My husband is looking for a Rowing club to pratice rowing on a regular basis. Can you give me some advice ? Thanks Élise
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Temporary Residence Permit Membru de Familie Cetatean Roman by Asad777
I am a pakistan national. Me and my romanian girlfriend got married in August 2019. And i applied for this residence permit. We knew each other for a couple years but we started seeing eachother casually in march 2019. We got engaged on 16th june. ...
I had no problems. After marriage ceremony, a few days later, we went to the Immigration Office with certain documents. They issued me an ID card valid for 5 years. No one ever called or came to visit the apartment. I was told they might talk to ... Read More
from Florence to Sibiu by cristinahk
Hello everyone! I am Italian, from Florence, and I am moving to Sibiu as my husband will work there. We lived 10 years in HongKong, we loved it a lot. We discovered new cultures and we met a lot people from all over the world. I like walking, hit ...
I recommend www.pimsleur.com. I used their CDs and easily learned basic communication (traveler level). I could navigate fairly well once I arrived here from USA. There is a school in Sibiu I believe called ROLANG; dont know a lot about them. I also ... Read More
Cost of living in Timisoara! by nayakdp
Hi! As a student, I am searching for a city in Romania which is cheapest? I would like to know about monthly house rent for a single room. How much I have to invest if I cook food of my own? Are the woolen clothes and shoes cheaper than other parts ...
I budget 450 ron per month for food and maintenance (toilet paper, cleaning products, etc) for 2 people. This works well for us. We don't often go to restaurants (1x per month maybe) and I don't buy prepared foods; I cook from scratch. I buy ... Read More
Long Term Residence In Romania by maki83
Hey guys! My husband (American citizen) just got a 5 years residency permit and we were told at the immigration that after the 5 years expire he can apply for the long term residency permit but he has to speak Romanian at a basic level at least. He ...
I have a 5 year residency. I married a Romanian woman. My understanding is that after this 5 years I can a) get another 5 year permit...or...apply for citizenship. For citizenship you need to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the language as well as ... Read More
American food products by JohnnyStLouis
I imagine there are a couple places in Bucuresti that might carry American food products for that occasional treat. Any guidance?
Try any of the large food chains: Carrefor or Auchan. There might be others. I live in Pitesti and in my little local Profi (Romanian chain) I find Heinz ketchup :). But even in the large chains I dont see a lot of American brands...but i honestly ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Romania by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Romania? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
My understanding is that you need to be a resident for 5 years and then demonstrate sufficient Romanian language skills and knowledge of the country/history. I am an American citizen and my understanding is that dual citizenship is allowable. Read More
Romanian Driving License by Aminan
I just wanna know if it's possible for me to convert my driving license which was obtained from Dubai UAE to a romanian one. Or i need to apply for a new one. Thank you
I am almost 100% positive you need to take an exam and driving test, just like locals. I was told my American license is good for 5 years so I am not going to worry for a while. But after that i need to go thru the testing. There is a manual to ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Romania by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Romania? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I agree with Darelo and Wolf. Assimilating here is easy. Romanian language is more difficult than i thought but i get by with what i learned + english+ hands. I think people appreciate when you try to speak their lingo. And i do feel safe except ... Read More
Romanian cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Romania? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Romania and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
"CUISINE" nu exista is Romania. there is tasty food and good fruits/veggies. But 'cuisine' is the wrong word. My opinion and I've been in RO 3 years. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Romania by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Romania. What ...
HEY!!!! you are in Campulung??? I am in Pitesti! American an living here with Romanian wife. I would LOVE to meet you! ****:) Richard Krieger Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Romania by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Romania. What ...
I pretty much agree with you after visiting for 3 years and living permanent now since January 2015. I can find parallel situations in USA but they seem more intense here. My big 'shock' is garbage everywhere...cleverly and necessarily ... Read More
Volunteering in Romania by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Romania? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
I have been using WWOOF.ro for volunteering on communes/farms. There seems to be a vol group in Brasov. Homes for Humanity are here; HQ in Bucuresti I think. There are several mountaineering groups that accept vols for trail maintenance/shelter ... Read More
Safety in Romania by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Romania? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Romania is just like anywhere else i have lived. When people used to learn I was from New York City, they would always ask me about crime. when i was in 6h grade we roamed all over the city and never ever had any problem. we just knew where not to ... Read More
What kind of life can I find in Romania for $5000 a month? by bleomasters
Some of my friends showed me some beautiful pictures of Romania and I now feel I wanna go there to stay and work on my writing and other stuff. Could someone please pitch in with a little info.? 1) What kind of Life can I expect on a modest budget ...
Hi...the average factory salary here is 200 euro/month....right now a euro is about equal to a dollar. I am just fine on 2000US a month and i spend money on many things that are not considered 'normal expenses'. Unless your lifetsyle is like ... Read More