Bucharest, Ro Handbook
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BUCHAREST, RO HANDBOOK Military Family Services Europe / MFS(E) Riga-Remote Team [email protected] www.cafconnection.ca / www.connexionfac.ca Date published: 20 June 2017 Date revised: 17 Feb 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS GREETINGS FROM YOUR MFS(E) TEAM .......................2 MFS(E) Services ............................................................................................. 2 European Advisory Committee .......................................................................... 3 Using This Guide ............................................................................................. 4 SOME HELPFUL RESOURCES ........................................ 6 OVERVIEW OF (PLACE) ............................................... 7 Maps ............................................................................................................. 7 Geography/Politics ........................................................................................ 10 Climate ....................................................................................................... 10 Languages ................................................................................................... 11 Religion ....................................................................................................... 11 Cost of Living ............................................................................................... 12 Canadian/Expat Community ........................................................................... 12 Cultural Nuances, Etiquette and Traditions ....................................................... 13 Public Holidays ............................................................................................. 13 News ........................................................................................................... 16 BEFORE YOU COME ................................................... 17 EMERGENCY INFORMATION ...................................... 19 Public Safety and Security .............................................................................. 19 Emergency Contacts ...................................................................................... 19 GETTING SETTLED .................................................... 21 Making Phone Calls ....................................................................................... 21 Calling Within Europe .............................................................................. 21 Calling Outside of Romania ...................................................................... 21 Date published: June 2018 Date revised: Feb 2020 Calling Canada from Romania .................................................................. 21 Calling Romania from Canada .................................................................. 21 Some Country Codes: ............................................................................. 22 Summary: ............................................................................................. 23 Toll Free and Charges for Calls ................................................................. 23 Where to Live ............................................................................................... 24 Houses and Realtors ...................................................................................... 24 BASE INFORMATION ................................................. 25 TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION ................................... 26 Subsidized Travel .......................................................................................... 26 NON-UNIT Fund and CANEX/SISIP Grant ......................................................... 26 Air Travel ..................................................................................................... 26 Public Transit ............................................................................................... 29 Train ........................................................................................................... 30 Taxis ........................................................................................................... 30 Car Rental ................................................................................................... 32 Hotels ......................................................................................................... 32 Travel Advisories .......................................................................................... 32 ADMINISTRATION .................................................... 34 Banking ....................................................................................................... 34 Local Currency ....................................................................................... 34 Bank Accounts and Financial Considerations ............................................... 34 Bank Cards ............................................................................................ 34 Credit Cards .......................................................................................... 35 Online Banking Payments – IBANs, BICs, and TANs .................................... 35 Money Transfer ...................................................................................... 36 CRA and Residency Status for Spouses/Dependents .......................................... 36 Child Benefits ............................................................................................... 37 Pets ............................................................................................................ 38 POSTAL SERVICES .................................................... 40 Personal Mail ................................................................................................ 40 Canadian Forces Post Office ..................................................................... 40 Romanian Postal Services ........................................................................ 40 HEALTH SERVICES .................................................... 43 General ....................................................................................................... 43 Emergency Numbers ..................................................................................... 44 Hospitals ..................................................................................................... 44 Private Clinics ............................................................................................... 45 Pharmaceutical Services ................................................................................ 48 Dental Clinics ............................................................................................... 48 Social Services ............................................................................................. 49 Social Worker ........................................................................................ 50 Padre ................................................................................................... 50 CAF Member Assistance Program .............................................................. 50 Family Information Line .......................................................................... 51 Local Resources ..................................................................................... 51 A. 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Meetings ....................................................................................... 51 Great West Life / Allianz ................................................................................ 51 Dental Claims ........................................................................................ 51 Medical Claims ....................................................................................... 51 ON THE ROAD ........................................................... 53 General ....................................................................................................... 53 Driver’s Licence ............................................................................................ 53 Information on Driver’s Licence in Canada and Renewal ..................................... 56 Roadworthiness Test/Safety ........................................................................... 58 Vehicle Registration ...................................................................................... 58 Emission Sticker ........................................................................................... 58 European Green Zones ............................................................................ 58 Tolls ............................................................................................................ 58 Mobile Phones .............................................................................................. 59 Winter Tires ................................................................................................. 59 Alcohol and Narcotics .................................................................................... 59 Roadside Assistance ...................................................................................... 60 RELIGIOUS SERVICES ............................................... 61 English Language Services in the Area ............................................................. 61 AROUND THE HOUSE ................................................. 62 Internet/Television/Mobile Phone .................................................................... 62 Electricity ...................................................................................................