Advice wanted for living in the Ukraine

[UkGraham]

I  have decided to move to Ukraine instead of  trying to get a Uk Visa for my fiancé.
I know the living conditions are not as good but that is not important
I have been trying to make sense of the visa’s.
I believe now you cannot just pop out after 90 days, but have to stay out another 90, so that is no good.
What I want to do is get an extended visa and then look to see if there are any business opportunities or even take a low paid job,
Although being in my mid 50s with only a limited Russian vocabulary a job seems unlikely. I do intend to learn more of the language.
Does anyone one have any experience of business or entrepreneur visa?
Are they likely to grant someone a visa without having any business or employment set up, my idea being to see if there are any opportunities, I may even take a TEFL course and see if I can teach English on a self employed basis. I don’t want to take the course until I get the visa.
We would probably get married in 6 months anyway all being well.
Does being married to a Ukrainian lady virtually assure you of getting a permanent visa?
I’ll have some capital to live on so that is not an immediate issue.
Any advice welcome, thanks in advance.

[ScottinCrimea]

When I moved to Ukraine I used a 5-year multiple entry business visa.  Most agencies will find a business in Ukraine that will send you a letter of invitation.  Looking back, though, I probably would have gone for the private 5-year visa.  With the business visa you must leave the country every 6 months, even if only for 5 minutes.  With the private visa this is not necessary but you must register every 6 months.  IIRC, UK citizens cannot get a 5 year visa, only a 3 year one, but the rules would be the same.

Your opportunites for work will be extremely limited if you aren't fluent in Russian but there are several options depending on your education, work experience and where in Ukraine you choose to live.  ONce you decide where you will be living I can perhaps help you know where to look or what your options are.

Having a Ukrainian wife is a big plus when applying for permanent resident status but does not guarantee it.  Still, I don't know of anyone who has had any major problems with this.

Provide more details about yourself and where you are planning to live and I can provide more detaied information.  you can do this through a PM if you wish.

I have never once regretted moving to Ukraine.  It takes a lot of flexibility and adaptability, and I know of several that couldn't handle it, but I also know several who feel as I do.

[UkGraham]

Thanks Scott, I will Pm you

[UkGraham]

Is no one else living in Ukraine? All advice is welcomed