How does a US citizen go about buying property in E. Europe (Romania or Bulgaria)?
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I don't know about Romania but I can tell you how does it work in Bulgaria. Foreigners can buy property there, but when there is a land included, the foreign citizens have to register a company in Bulgaria. As soon as the company is registered, any property in Bulgaria may be purchased to the company name. \nBut if you want to buy an apartment, it's not necessary to establish your own company or else.
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try http://www.omex-europe.com/
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Your best source is either :\n1) the website of the Moldavian Foreign Ministry or\n2) the Moldavian embassy in Bulgaria
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There is an adage that states "Don't throw good money after bad."  Yes, you have spent money to gain this opportunity in Romania, but it is clearly a waste of your time.  Don't keep spending money to stay there.\n\nIt seems to me that your choices are between India and the US, and that you may choose returning home to India for a year before going to the US. \n\nIf you can earn a good amount of money while back in India, this would be your best choice.  Then you would have some money to start out with in the US, and not have to depend upon your girlfriend.\n\nIt is clear to me that you have realized that Romania is not going to work out for you.  You should leave as soon as you can.  You cannot get back the money you have spent, but you can refuse to spend more. \n\nI wish you every success.
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I'll give you a qualified, accurate answer, for I am an American born with dual Irish citizenship.\n\nOnce Romania becomes an official member of the EU - you will be able to freely work in any of the participating EU countries, legally and without a work permit or visa. The process is essentially this - if and when you leave your country of origin, you must declare first - at your origin of countries consulate (mexico) that you are departing as a "romanian citizen" and when arriving in Romania - you must then report to the ORmanian consulate as a citizen. From there, they will give you documentation that qualifies your status to work within Romaina and other EU nations.\n\nThe key is the reporting process  - when leaving your country of origin and arriving in your destination country.\n\nYou may also apply for your Romanian passport, with a similiar process when you get it - you must declare as to which "country of citizenship" you are traveling. \n\nAs to the other idiots answering - they don't have a clue, but hey thats normal around here. \n\nI am legally able to live and work in Ireland and all participating EU nations without a work permit, due to my dual citizenship.
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Ask if you may pay by money order in whatever currency they require...US$,  Euro, £sterling, or whatever they want. Then go to a Bank and buy it. You will have to wait 'till they get your money order before they send the goods to you.\n\nIf you go to www.XE.com you will get an idea of what you will have to pay.
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You don't say what part of the world you live in.\nHere's a good place to start:\n\nReal Estate Groups\nhttp://groups.msn.com/browse.msnw?catid=135
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Finding available real estate in the US through REALTORS®: http://realtor.com/Default.asp?poe=realtor\nInformation on any city in the USA: http://www.bestplaces.net/ \nInformation on any school: http://www.greatschools.net/
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Hi there, \n\nI found this book useful:\n\nBuying a property France (Igoe & Howell - The Sunday Times)\n\nThis site is quite good :\nhttp://www.french-horizons-property.co.uk/guide-to-france/\n\nwith Info on buying in France, making an offer on a French property, negotiation tips, renovation, moving in France …\n\nYou should also check with local "notaires", they often have hidden treasures!\n\nThis is the French government website, might come in handy one day :-)\n \nhttp://www.service-public.fr/etranger/english.html\n\n\nHope that’s help.\n\nBest of luck.\n\nAdam
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Ownership of property are not subject to citizenship review.  So any foreign buyer can purchase property in the USA.  Stopping this could also stop investments in the USA.  Investments in the USA helps to keep our interest rate lower.
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If you know about where you would like to purchase land, such as state and an approximent location in that state, look online for real estate for sale in that area. Alot of places may have land for sell that you are not even seeing because they only advertise locally and not on a list that will go out nationwide.  \n\nAlso you could just do a search for "land for sale" and it will give you alot of other nationwide listing sites of land available in different states.
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In general the eastern countries will have the lowest prices. Of course inside of major city centers, you may be surprised that prices are quite high. "Cheap" properties are available in some rural areas or provincial towns, but you usually get what you pay for. The best value for your money (as well as potential investment return) from my experience would be Coastal Croatia, Southern Poland, Western Czech Republic, Northern Slovakia, Lake Balaton Hungary. Romania and Bulgaria may have some excellent values, but I do not have experience there.
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Are you legally in the country? Citizenship is not required to own property. If you are legally able to work, and have qualified for a mortgage, you can buy a house.
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EU and USA have bilateral agreements. So, just as a EU citizen needs a US Employment Authorization Document (EAD),  a US citizen needs a Greek Work Permit. You can contact the US embassy in Greece http://athens.usembassy.gov/\n\n, or even the Greek embassy. http://www.greekembassy.org/Embassy/content/en/Root.aspx\n\nThey should be able to help you.
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You really need to call the Canadian Gov. for this one because in order to purchase land in Canada you need to be a citizen there. In order to be a citizen you must bring with you the ability to provide a living for your self, your family, and for their government. In Canada you must be approved by them and your ability to provide must be beneficial to Canada. I have looked into this on my own and your best bet is to look on line for their requirements. They are stricked but fare! Good Luck!
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whoa, dude! good luck... I'm not so sure ebay is your best place to buy things. You see, there are a lot of crooks on ebay, i mean a LOT. And you have a whole set of problems logistically yourself with where you happen to be living.\n\nBut anyway, if you really want to... The problem is that on ebay the person selling the stuff is responsible for sending it to you; so, you have to trust them, and many of them might not be so keen on shipping to Iraq so they are going to ask you to pay in advance and they won't take responsibility if it gets lost, which will open you up for being ripped off. \n\nThere are Iraqi's living in many places around the world, I meet them in NY. You must have some relatives, or somebody you know from your city does? That's what I would do if I were you, and have the stuff delivered to them, and they can ship it to you.\n\nThe American shipping companies ups.com and fedex.com and dhl.com and airborne.com all have insurance and they guarantee delivery so once your "relative" gets it, you are all set. Or if you buy in the UK or France, same basic idea.\n\nBut making sure that they get it is the tricky part. I only buy from people who have been on ebay for years, and have 100% good records, and also look in the comments and make sure that the stuff they have a good record of selling is the same sort of stuff that you are buying.\n\nAnd I write this to you from Israel! With that on my passport they probably won't even let me into Iraq! Wow, the internet is an amazing place.\n\npeace, brother.\n\n(hey, i just thought of another idea... are any of the American or other foreign workers anyplace near you where you can meet up with them? Do any of them stay around for months at a time? they could help you.)
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You cannot just order something from overseas and send it to your house by Federal Express like when you buy at Amazon.\n\nFirst you need to find out if the things you are buying are LEGAL or you will be arrested.\n\nFor example, guns are LEGAL in the United States of America but if you send one to Mexico you go to Jail.\n\nIMacs are LEGAL in the United States of America but if you send one to Iran you go to Jail.\n\nCuban Cigars are LEGAL in Cuba but if you send one to the United States of America you go to Jail.\n\nThose laws are complex and it would be best for you to use a company to import whatever you are importing to the United States of America.\n\nApparel is a VERY RESTRICTED industry because of piracy, slavery and child labor and if you import a shirt from a country that was made by slaves in the United States of America you could end up in jail.\n\nThere are countries where exports of apparel to the United States of America are banned.\n\nYou really need to contact the Embassy of the Country where you are buying before you actually send anything to the US.\n\nOnce you are sure the thing you are buying is LEGAL in the United States of America the next step is to find out how much are you paying in TAXES.\n\nSome things do pay taxes and some things don't pay taxes.\n\nI suggest you to hire an importer and you will be fine.\n\nTop 3 Answerer in Business & Finance. (Vote for me)