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@ Muki,

U were nowhere to be found

Waoh, i dont like pinks, i will go on red.

Hope thats fine?

Ok, thats fine  _{this is interesting}

Is it National Stadium, Lagos Nigeria or

And how would u locate me there?

@ Muki,

You haven't choosen a location yet.

Choose a place,

@ Muki,

Date: 16th May, 2009

Time: 5:00pm

@ Cristalz,

Maybe she feel like beating me up, ^{Up M U}

@ Muki

I am One, do u feel like beating me up? u can use me as punching bag, i will endure.

For those of you wanting or looking for a place to train, I have got a list of Training/Learning Centers in Lagos - Nigera (Note: I got this list from the internet and you should take precautions, plus the accuracy of the list is not guaranteed but you can check it out and give us feedback if its good or bad)

Below is the list of Centers:



International Alliance of Martial Arts Schools
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Name Of School: Action Martial Arts Training Academy
Style Studied: ITF (AIMAA) & WTF Taekwon-do
Instructor: Sunday Igbinedion
Email: actmartarts2001@yahoo.com
Telephone: 234-8033252232 (Fax: 234-01-4930419)
Web Site:


Location: Iyana Ipaja, Lagos Nigeria
Name of School: Abesan Institute of Taekwondo (AIT)
Style Studie: Taekwondo
Instructors: Lucky Ogumelen and Ade Adeogun
Email: Goodluck427@yahoo.com
Tel:  234-1-4804623


Location: Eruwa, Oyo State Nigeria
Name of School: Soul Martial Arts Foundation
Style Studied: Taekwondo
Instructor: Taiwo Olasunkanmi
Email: soulmartialfoundation@yahoo.com
Tel: Awaiting


Location: Lagos Nigeria
Name of School: De-Brown Taekwondo Academy Dejang
Style Studied: Taekwondo
Instructor: Peter Awodi
Email: DEbrownTKD@yahoo.com
Telephone:  234-039-720087 , 234-8023338771


Location; Lagos Nigeria
Name of School; Work-Out Taekwondo Center
Style Studied; Taekwondo
Instructor; Tayo Max Adewalure
Email; tayo_walure@hotmail.com
Tel: 234-8033263951


Location; National Stadium, Surulere Lagos Nigeria
Name of Sch; Pan African Martial Arts International
(Afro Taekwondo Academy)
Style Studied; Taekwondo
Instructor: Ferguson Oligbo
E-mail: afrigoldhouse@yahoo.com
Tel: In process


Location: Federal University of Technology Akure Ondo State
Name Of School: Action FUTA Marital Arts Foundation
Style Studied: ITF (AIMAA) & WTF Taewondo
Instructor: Gabriel Ajose
Email: gabriel_luvtkd@yahoo.com
Tel:

Location: Lagos Island, Obalende, Lagos state
Name Of School: Savant Taewondo club
Style Studied: All styles
Instructor: Paul Segun Fagbemide
Email: segun_nigeraimaa@yahoo.com


Location: Lagos
Name Of School: Raphakame Taekwondo Club
Style Studied: Taekwon-do
Instructor: Rapheal
Email: ralphakame@yahoo.com
Tel: 08035703179

Location: Ogun
School: Ogun State Taekwondo Club
Style: Taekwondo
Instructor: Isiaka Adetunji Elias
Email: teejay3ng@yahoo.com
Telephone:  348055161776\ 234-1-4707876
Web Site: UNDER CONSTRUCTION


Location: Lagos
School: Kandoshin International
Style: Free Style Karatedo/Fighting Arts System-SHINKYOTAI BUDO
Instructor: Soke Happy John Uvwiefenigwere
Email: kanchohappy@yahoo.com
Telephone: 234 - 8023358606
Web Site:

Location: Lagos
School: Kaycee Taekwondo Academy
Style: I.T.F/W.T.F
Instructor: Garba Kasim Yusuf
Email: kasim_nigaimaa@yahoo.com
Phone: 2348037180672


Location; University of Jos
Name of School:
Styles Studied; Taekwondo
Instructor:
E-mail: ujfkd2@yahoo.com
Tel: In process


Location; Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, oyo State
Name of School: Ki-martial Arts Academy (KIMAC)
Style Studied: Taekwondo
Instructor: Enahoro Victor
Email: bujikan-n@yahoo.com



Location: National Stadium Surulere, Lagos
Name of School: Manidee Martial Arts Club
Style Studied: Taekwondo
Instructor: Israel Adebukola Bolarinwa
Email: krishnadesa@yahoo.com
Telephone: In process


Location; Yaba College of Technology, Lagos
Name of School: Yaba Tech Taekwondo Club
Style Studied: Taekwondo
Instructor: Cliff Obadafin
Email: In process
Telephone: In Process


Location: Bode Thomas, Surule Lagos Nigeria
Name of School: Top Grade Taekwondo Club
Styles Studied: Taekwondo
Instructor: Anthony Enwerem
Email: anthonyenwerem@yahoo.com


Location:Lagos
Name Of School: Florescent Academy
Style Studied: Karate
Instructors Name: Wole Makanjuola
Email: lebanonforever2002@yahoo.com
Telephone:  234-01-4238778
Web Site: None


Location: West
Name Of School: Adeyemi Taekwondo Club
Style Studied: Taekwondo
Instructors Name: Gbenga
Email: gbenga2kng@msn.com
Telephone:
Web Site: None


Location: Igbobi, Lagos Sate Nigeria
Name Of School: Peak Action marital arts Academy
Style Studied: All styles
Instructor: Tajudeen Yusuf
Email: fariahtech@yahoo.com
Tel: 08033811573

Location: Oke-ira Aguda-titun Ogba Ikj. Lagos state
Name Of School:   Unique Marital Art Academy (U.M.A.A)
Style Studied: All styles
Instructor: Sabon Dele kazeem
Email: umaa@yahoo.com
Tel: 0803454237

Location: Lagos
School: Ummah Martial Arts Club
Style: Comination of taekwando, judo, karate
Instructor: Adulrasaq Arije
Email: arisiki@yahoo.com
Phone: 2348023214214


Location: Christian
School: Combat Martial Arts Academy
Style: ITF & WTF
Instructor: Shatin Tope
Email: mightyshatin@yahoo.com
Phone: 2348023823403
Web Site: none

Location: akure,ondo-state
School: taekwondo academy club of futa
Style: taekwondo
Instructor: gabriel ajose
Email: demoksf@yahoo.com
Telephone: 08034668656
Web Site: none

The above information can be located at: http://www.raynerslanetkd.com/IAOMAS_Nigeria.html

For more details follow the link above.

**** The most important thing after visiting any of the locations above is for you to come back here and tell others how it went*****

Thank You.

Waooh!!! This is amazing,  I almost tot their are no Martial Artists in Naija _Cool

The information above was collected from the United States Travel site: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1053.html for more information pls goto the site.

October 29, 2008

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Ukraine is undergoing profound political and economic change as it moves from its Soviet past toward a market economy, multi-party democracy, and integration into Euro-Atlantic and other international institutions. In recent years, the availability of goods and services has increased along with increased rates of growth in Ukraine's economy, and facilities for travelers have improved somewhat. Nonetheless, the availability of travel and tourist services remains uneven throughout the country, and Ukraine still lacks the abundance of many of the goods and services taken for granted in other countries. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Ukraine for additional information.

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ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: A passport valid for six months beyond the planned date of travel is required for entry. U.S. citizens are exempt from the requirement to have a Ukrainian visa as long as the duration of their stay in Ukraine does not exceed 180 days and the purpose of their travel is tourism, private travel, or business. U.S. citizens whose planned stay in Ukraine exceeds 180 days must have visas authorizing their entry into Ukraine. If the purpose of their visit is other than tourism, private travel, or business, an appropriate visa must be obtained regardless of the length of stay. The Government of Ukraine does not issue visas at its borders or ports of entry. Visas must be obtained in advance by those who need them.

U.S. citizens may apply for all types of visas through Ukrainian Embassies and Consulates overseas. Contact details for Ukrainian Embassies and Consulates are available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site at http://www.mfa.gov.ua/mfa/en/305.htm or http://www.mfa.gov.ua/mfa/en/403.htm.

Visas may also be obtained from the Consular Office of the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington, D.C., or from Ukrainian Consulates General in New York, Chicago, or San Francisco.

For additional information about Ukrainian visas and related policy, please contact the Ukrainian Embassy or Consulate near you

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Ukraine is largely free of significant civil unrest or any organized anti-American domestic political movements. Occasionally, mass demonstrations occur in larger cities, such as Kyiv, and are usually sponsored by individual political organizations. There has been an upsurge in the number of anti-NATO protests; these protests are likely to increase in size and frequency as Ukraine pursues closer ties to the alliance. While the majority of these protests are small and peaceful, they can still result in violence and it is best to avoid such gatherings.

There also have been increasing incidents of racially-motivated violence; groups of “skinheads” and neo-Nazis target people of Asian, African, or other non-European descent, as well as religious minorities, in Kyiv and throughout Ukraine (see the section on Crime below).

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s web site, where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found.

Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444 . These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

The Department of State urges American citizens to take responsibility for their own personal security while traveling overseas. For general information about appropriate measures travelers can take to protect themselves in an overseas environment, see the Department of State’s A Safe Trip Abroad.

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CRIME: Ukraine is undergoing a significant economic, political, and social transformation, and income disparities have grown sharply. As a result, foreign visitors may be perceived as wealthy and easy targets for criminals. Americans often stand out in Ukraine, and are therefore more likely to be targeted than in Western European countries, where incomes are higher and Americans may blend in better.

Most street crime ranges from various scams, simple pocket picking, purse snatching, and theft of personal items from parked cars, to mugging, armed robbery, or the drugging of unsuspecting victims at nightspots and bars (where they are then robbed). Cases of assaults in apartment building corridors, elevators, and stairwells, as well as armed break-ins and crimes involving small caliber firearms have been reported.

A commonly reported scam in Kyiv is”The Wallet Scam”, which involves a person dropping a wallet or a packet of money near a potential victim. After the victim picks up the wallet and attempts to return it to the individual who “dropped” it, the perpetrator then claims that the wallet is missing money and accuses the victim of stealing it. The perpetrator either threatens to call the police if the victim does not pay, or asks the victim to show his or her wallet to the perpetrator to ensure that the victim did not take any money. When the victim produces his or her wallet, the perpetrator grabs the money and flees. Another variant involves a second person who claims to be a police officer and who approaches the victim after the wallet has been picked up. This second person also asks to see the wallet, grabbing the money and fleeing or, through sleight-of-hand, stealing the victim’s money.

While most travelers do not encounter problems with crime in Ukraine, there has been an increase in the number of hate crimes directed at ethnic and religious minorities over the past few years. Many of these incidents are conducted by “skinheads” or neo-Nazis in Kyiv, but similar crimes have also been reported throughout the country. In Kyiv, these incidents have occurred without provocation in prominent downtown areas commonly frequented by tourists. While the majority of people targeted have been of Asian, African, or other non-European descent, all travelers should exercise caution. In addition to incidents of assault, racial minorities may be subject to various types of harassment, such as being stopped on the street by both civilians and law enforcement officials. Individuals belonging to religious minorities have also been harassed and assaulted in Kyiv and throughout Ukraine.

The police and government’s slow response to hate crimes is a continuing concern. Although senior Government of Ukraine officials (including the President and Prime Minister) have publicly deplored these hate crimes and groups, Ukrainian street-level law enforcement activities are unable to effectively deter hate crimes or adequately protect racial minorities. The Embassy has received numerous reports from victims of violent hate crimes, as well as from bystanders, stating that uniformed police officers observed the assaults and did nothing to prevent the attacks, to assist the victims afterward, or to investigate and apprehend the attackers. The Government of Ukraine took initial steps to address the problem in the final months of 2007 with the establishment of special law enforcement units to prevent and investigate hate crimes in Ukraine. It remains to be seen if these units will be effective.

Credit card and ATM fraud is an issue. Ukraine generally operates as a cash economy, and money scams are widespread. Although credit card and ATM use among Ukrainians is increasingly common, it is nevertheless strongly recommended that visitors and permanent residents of Ukraine exercise caution when using credit cards or ATM cards at any establishment in Ukraine.

Burglaries of apartments and vehicles represent a significant threat to long-term residents. Although few cars are actually stolen, primarily because of increased use of alarm systems and security wheel locks, vehicular break-ins and vehicular vandalism are common.

Ukraine lacks reliable tourist and travel services for foreign victims of crime. Transferring funds from the United States, replacing stolen traveler’s checks or airline tickets, or canceling credit cards can be difficult and time consuming. There are few safe low-cost lodgings, such as youth hostels. Public facilities in Ukraine are generally not equipped to accommodate persons with physical disabilities.

Over the past several years, the Embassy has received a number of reports of harassment and intimidation directed against foreign businesspersons and interests. While these reports have become much less frequent in recent years, they have not ended entirely. Reported incidents range from physical threats (possibly motivated by rival commercial interests tied to organized crime), to local government entities engaging in such practices as arbitrary termination or amendment of business licenses, dilution of corporate stock to diminish U.S. investor interest, delays of payment or delivery of goods, and arbitrary “inspections” by tax, safety or other officials that appear designed to harm the business rather than a genuine attempt at good governance. American businesses and other private sector organizations are also encouraged to read the most recent Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Annual Crime and Safety Report for Ukraine at https://www.osac.gov/Regions/country.cfm?country=42.

The Embassy suggests refraining from wiring money unless the recipient is well-known and the purpose of business is clear. American citizens have reported transferring money to Ukraine to pay for goods purchased from residents of Ukraine via online auction sites, but never receiving the goods in return. The Embassy regularly receives complaints from Americans regarding scams involving marriage and dating services. Numerous Americans have lost money to agencies and individuals that claimed they could arrange for student or fiancée visas to the U.S. Additional information is available on our web site in a document titled “Marriage Brokers” at http://kyiv.usembassy.gov/amcit_marriage_eng.html and on the Department of State’s web site under Ukraine: Internet and Other Fraud Schemes.

In many countries around the world, counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available. Transactions involving such products may be illegal under local law. In addition, bringing them back to the United States may result in forfeitures and/or fines. More information on this serious problem is available at
http://www.cybercrime.gov/18usc2320.htm .

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INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME: The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to both the local police and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If you are the victim of a crime while overseas, in addition to reporting to local police, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for assistance. The Embassy/Consulate staff can, for example, assist you in finding appropriate medical care, contacting family members or friends and explaining how funds could be transferred. Although the investigation and prosecution of a crime abroad is solely the responsibility of local authorities, consular officers can help you to understand the local criminal justice process and to provide a list of local attorneys who have informed the Embassy that they are willing to take foreign clients.

There is no local equivalent to the “911” emergency line in Ukraine. There are emergency numbers to call in case of:

Fire – 101
Police – 102
Ambulance – 103

If dialing from a cellular phone, dial the same numbers or call the cellular phone operator for assistance.

Visitors should be aware that Ukrainian police and emergency services still generally remain below Western European and U.S. standards in terms of training, responsiveness, and effectiveness. American citizens have reported waiting sometimes hours for Ukrainian police and ambulance services to respond to calls for emergency assistance. Although this may be atypical, it does nevertheless occur.

See our information on Victims of Crime.

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MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION:
The Embassy recommends that ill or infirm persons not travel to Ukraine. Elderly travelers and those with existing health problems may be at risk due to inadequate medical facilities. The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of hospitals and clinics with some English-speaking staff at http://kyiv.usembassy.gov/amcit_medical_serv_eng.html. Many facilities have only limited English speakers. There are no hospitals in Ukraine which accept American health insurance plans for payment, and the level of medical care is not equal to that found in American hospitals. (Some facilities are adequate for basic services. Basic medical supplies are available; however, travelers requiring prescription medicine should bring their own. When a patient is hospitalized, the patient, relative, or acquaintance must supply bandages, medication, and food. The Embassy also recommends that travelers obtain private medical evacuation insurance prior to traveling to Ukraine.

Medical evacuation remains the best way to secure western medical care. This option, however, is very expensive and could take at least several hours to arrange. Travelers may wish to purchase medical evacuation insurance prior to travel, or have access to substantial lines of credit to cover the cost of medical evacuation. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy has information on various air ambulance companies that perform medical evacuations to Europe or to the U.S. at http://kyiv.usembassy.gov/amcit_medical_evac_eng.html. Serious medical problems requiring hospitalization and/or medical evacuation to other European countries can cost from $25,000 to $50,000, and to the U.S. as much as $70,000 or more. More information can be found on the U.S. Embassy's web site in the document “Medical Services in Kyiv,” at http://kyiv.usembassy.gov/amcit_medical_eng.html.

In December 2005, Ukraine reported the first cases of H5N1 (“avian influenza,” "avian flu," "bird flu," "chicken flu" among birds in Crimea. Further outbreaks followed in 2006. On January 18, 2008, another outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected at a poultry farm in the Krasnogvardiyskyi Rayon in Crimea. There are no registered human cases of H5N1 in Ukraine. For detailed information on H5N1, please review the Avian Influenza Fact Sheet.

The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to Ukraine. HIV/AIDS and/or tuberculosis positive applicants cannot obtain permanent residency status in Ukraine, and waivers are not granted.

Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP ( 1-877-394-8747 ) or via the CDC’s web site, http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx. Tuberculosis is an increasingly serious health concern in Ukraine. For further information, please consult the CDC’s Travel Notice on TB at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh4-TB.aspx. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World Health Organization’s (WHO) web site at http://www.who.int/en. Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith/en.

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MEDICAL INSURANCE: The Department of State strongly urges Americans to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation. Please see our information on medical insurance overseas.

The Ukrainian parliament passed a law in 1997 whereby all visitors to Ukraine are required to obtain mandatory health insurance. According to information from the Ukrainian authorities, the cost of this medical insurance depends on the anticipated length of a foreigner's stay in Ukraine. The cost for the insurance is approximately 25 cents per day (more for short stays). This required insurance can be purchased after arrival and covers only the costs of basic medical care inside Ukraine; it does not cover medical evacuation. Failure to purchase mandatory health insurance often results in refusal of treatment at Ukrainian public hospitals and clinics. Private clinics do not require Ukrainian public health insurance, but can be as expensive as similar clinics in the United States and may require payment in advance. More information can be found online in Ukrainian at http://www.pro100.com.ua, or by calling +38 (044) 206 2885 from abroad or 8-800-500-1080 from within Ukraine.

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RADIATION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY: In 1986, the Chornobyl incident resulted in the largest short-term, unintentional, accidental release of radioactive materials to the atmosphere ever recorded. The highest areas of radioactive ground contamination occurred within thirty kilometers of the Chornobyl nuclear power station. The city of Kyiv was not badly affected because of the wind direction, but it was not completely spared. The last operating reactor at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant site closed officially on December 15, 2000. All identified stabilization measures on the existing sarcophagus are complete, and preparatory work to start construction of the new shelter is almost nearing completion. The contract for the new Chornobyl shelter was awarded in September 2007 and its construction is projected to be completed in 2012.

The Ukrainian government has an effective program of monitoring fresh foods and meats sold in local markets. Street purchase of produce should be avoided. Wild berries, mushrooms, and wild fowl and game should be avoided, as these have been found to retain higher than average levels of radiation. Background levels of radiation are monitored regularly by the Embassy and, to date, have not exceeded the level found on the Eastern seaboard of the United States. If external radiation levels are high enough to require evacuation, the U.S. Embassy will notify the American community through the Embassy warden e-mail and text messaging system.

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TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Ukraine is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Generally, roads in Ukraine outside major urban areas are in poor condition and are poorly lit. Visitors should drive defensively at all times, since local drivers often disregard traffic rules. Drivers are often poorly trained or drive without a valid driver's license. Drivers can also be very aggressive, and they normally do not respect the rights of pedestrians, even at clearly marked pedestrian crossings. Pedestrians should also be aware of cars driving or attempting to park on sidewalks. Many cars do not meet the safety standards common in America.

Due to heavy traffic and congested roads, vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in larger Ukrainian cities, especially in Kyiv. In Ukraine, it is mandatory for motorists involved in vehicle accidents not to remove the vehicle from the site of the accident, unless it presents a clear safety concern. Local police must be notified and will report to the scene to conduct an investigation. Persons should be prepared to wait until the police arrive and complete their report. Due to traffic and slow response, it may take up to several hours for police to arrive. When police arrive, they will ascertain responsibility, take the drivers’ personal information, and file a report of the accident.

Cross-country travel at night and in winter can be particularly dangerous. The Embassy strongly recommends that visitors and permanent residents of Ukraine refrain from driving their private vehicles after dark outside of major cities. However, major roads are drivable during daylight hours. Roadside services such as gas stations and repair facilities are becoming more common, particularly on the main national and regional overland highways and in large and mid-size cities.

Nonetheless, such services are far from American standards, and travelers should plan accordingly. There have been isolated reports of carjackings of western-made or foreign-registered cars. There has also been an increase in the number of documented reports of criminal acts (primarily theft) occurring on trains and other modes of public transport.

Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information.

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AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the Government of Ukraine’s Civil Aviation Authority as not being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Ukraine’s air carrier operations. For more information, travelers may visit the FAA’s web site at http://www.faa.gov/safety/programs_initiatives/oversight/iasa.

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SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: Ukraine does not recognize dual nationality. American citizens entering Ukraine with a Ukrainian passport will be treated as Ukrainian citizens by the local authorities. This may include being required to perform mandatory military service. Also, Ukrainians who have immigrated to the U.S. without obtaining the proper exit visa from Ukrainian authorities may be subject to civil or criminal penalties, and will be required to obtain an exit visa before returning to the U.S. For additional information, see our dual nationality information.

Under Ukrainian law, Ukrainian police are permitted to stop anyone for any reason and check his/her identification documents. Ukrainian police may check foreigners' passports to verify their legal presence in Ukraine. Ukrainian law requires foreign visitors to carry their passports and immigration cards with them at all times and these are the only two documents that will be recognized by Ukrainian police. Police are further permitted to detain anyone for up to 72 hours without formal charges.

Ukraine is a cash economy. Traveler’s checks and credit cards are gaining wider acceptance in larger cities. Even in Kyiv, however, acceptance of credit cards is not nearly as widespread as in the U.S. or in Western European countries. Expect credit card use to be limited to major hotels, upscale restaurants, international airlines, and the rapidly growing, but still select number of up-market stores.

Exchanging U.S. dollars into the national Ukrainian currency, hryvnya, is simple and unproblematic, as licensed exchange booths are widespread, and exchange rates are normally clearly advertised. Currency exchange is only legal at such licensed exchange booths, banks, and currency exchange desks at hotels; anyone caught dealing on the black market can expect to be detained by the local militia.

There are many banks and licensed currency exchange booths located in major cities. ATMs (also called bankomats) are becoming more common throughout Ukraine, particularly in Kyiv and in other larger cities. In smaller cities and towns, ATMs are still virtually non-existent. Most ATMs disperse cash only in the local currency, hryvnya. The difficulties of a currency shortage can be avoided by coming to Ukraine with a sufficient supply of hard currency to cover necessary obligations during travel. Funds may be transferred by wire, advances may be drawn on credit cards, and traveler’s checks may be cashed at many locations. Again, the Embassy emphasizes that the incidence of credit card and ATM card fraud is high, and urges visitors and permanent residents of Ukraine to exercise caution when using local ATMs at any establishment in Ukraine.

Customs regulations prohibit sending cash, traveler’s checks, personal checks, credit cards, passports, or other forms of identification through the international mail system, as well as via courier mail (FedEx, DHL, etc.). Customs authorities regularly confiscate these items as contraband. Ukrainian customs authorities may also enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Ukraine of items such as firearms, antiquities, currency, etc. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington, or one of Ukraine's consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements. State Customs Service of Ukraine can also be contacted for advice at (38 044) 249 9284 or (38 044) 522 8169. The web site is http://www.customs.gov.ua/dmsu/control/uk/index. Operators speak only Ukrainian or Russian. As in many countries around the world, counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available. Transactions involving such products are illegal and bringing them back to the United States may result in forfeitures and/or fines.

A traveler may take up to EUR 10,000 or its equivalent into or out of Ukraine. To transport a greater amount, proof of the source of the money (a bank reference) must be presented, or travelers face forfeiture to Ukrainian customs and a court appearance. Currency must be declared before checking in at airports.

Ukraine has strict limitations for the export of antiques and other goods and artifacts deemed to be of particularly important historical or cultural value. This includes, but is not limited to, any items produced before 1950. American citizens must adhere to these restrictions as a matter of law. Please contact the Kyiv Department of Culture, Expertise Section at (38-044) 279-6109 or (38-044) 279-5647, if you have any questions regarding items you own, wish to purchase, and/or plan to export.

It is advisable to contact the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington, or one of Ukraine's consulates in the United States, for specific information regarding customs requirements. Please see our Customs Information.

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CRIMINAL PENALTIES: While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law. Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offenses. Persons violating Ukraine’s laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Ukraine are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime, prosecutable in the United States. Please see our information on Criminal Penalties.

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CHILDREN'S ISSUES: For information, see our Office of Children’s Issues web pages on inter-country adoption and international parental child abduction.

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REGISTRATION/EMBASSY LOCATION: Americans living or traveling in Ukraine are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration web site and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Ukraine. Americans withoutInternet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located at #6 Mykoly Pymonenka St., 01901 Kyiv, Ukraine. Telephone: (38-044) 490-4422, fax (38-044) 486-3393. The American Citizen Services unit is located at the same address and can be reached at (38-044) 490-4445, fax (38-044) 490-4040 The Embassy is located at #10 Yuriy Kotsyubynsky St. 01901 Kyiv, Ukraine. Tel.: (38-044) 490-4000.

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This replaces the Country Specific Information sheet dated March 28, 2008 to update the sections on Entry/Exit Requirements, Information for Victims of Crime, Medical Facilities and Health Information, and Special Circumstances.

Note: Before you think of Studying in Ukraine consider the following:: Now where u are going, see the post below:

Pls do anyone know when d next admission for Spring will begin??

well interested send renzrueben@gmail.com

Well am not in Maylesia but I have a friend studying in malaysia, if u need any info, just ask i will reply

All Martial Artists Pls Introduce your self here and share your experience.

Techs, am having a serious problem with Ms-Exchange which we use as mail client, it runs on Windows 2003 server.

The problem is this: Ms Exchange disconnects all email users every 2days and wont connect unless the Server system is restarted b4 all other users will be able to connect and send mails, and this problem repeats it self every 2days so I have to be restarting the server every 2days.

Help on this issue will be highly appreciated.

IBB Again How many of you out there thinks IBB is going to make a difference on his 3rd term? _{am quite sure this country will never remain the same if he becomes president}

Waooh this is a lovely thread, Am a Sysadmin wiff a IT firm managing 24 Servers and bunch of clients.

Kudos to the originator and y'all for making life easy here, will be back shortly.

She dey form, she want to be ur Big Screen TV, she wants more attention

Well the World is revolving, so having a sixth finger is also part of God's Plan

Men see that kick, e no be like football ooh na Kungfu

If u are feeling horni its because you are lonely, try going out and get the company of a friend or listen to gospel musics.

@ POster,

Nice letters, post some of the 11 letters u wrote, if u dont mind.

@ Missy B

Truely Words can not bring u down, thats all i can say.

Just saw u tru my rear mirror.

They rapped u, u give them bely, so ur baby is on the way. Your are now a Future Father (FF)



If you are still confused, pls consult the POPE.

@ Poster,

Be tactful, give her a wink if she smiles kick it if not cool it.

StephenP:
Oh so now you are schooling in Ghana but judging from your number living in Nigeria? What happened to:

See why you should keep your lies simple.

I know!! I'm sorry for the men that would fall for this but then again I'm not, they need to learn to control themselves. By the way, I'm proposing that false threads be deleted and the posters banned. Who's with me? https://forum.jamesfoxall.com/images/smilies/shifty.gif https://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/4.gif

I'm with you

Christmas don reach oooh guys make una forget about internet luv, all these scam love letters everywhere.

By no means the poor will survive by hunting the rich, Becareful!!!! Tots