JimJ
English expat in Bulgaria
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1486
About me
English
Speaks Greek, English, French, Bulgarian, German
Registration: 07 December 2015
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Preparing for the move – budget and language concerns by krisEtAl
I am still stateside, and trying to figure out logistics (and learn the new language!) Aside from landing over there, everything is up in the air. This site has already been helpful, learning about the switch to Euro. I hope that won't make things ...
I'm not quite following you here: are you asking if you can stay in Bulgaria for 90 days, go to a non-EU country for a day and then return to Bulgaria for another 90 days? If so, the answer's "No". There are several websites with "Schengen ... Read More
Registering with water company (General Toshevo) by stevewiltshire01
Hi,(Sorry - boring bit of admin)I am trying to register my property with the water company - move the account into my name so I can pay the bill.I went to the Municipality Building in Toshevo (where I pay all the other bills) but was told it wasn't ...
@janemulberry Here are the coordinates for the office in General Toshevo: 43.69340445005473, 28.02258888053524 Read More
Important Topic You May Have Missed by JimJ
Those members who own a property here through a company, whether dormant or active, may not be aware that the Bulgaria's entry to the Eurozone has a knock-on effect which, as far as I'm aware, hasn't really been publicised. I'm including verbatim my ...
@CarlS1986 I can recommend my lawyer in Sofia, if you're interested. He's not expensive, and he gets things done quickly and efficiently. Drop me a PM if you want details. Read More
Vacationing in Bulgaria. by Samsontesh
I live in BC, Canada.I want to know about life in Bulgaria for expats.TIA.
The current average in Sofia is €2,250 per m², but obviously that varies dramatically according to which area you're looking at. The prime in-demand central areas run up to €4,500 per m² while the "budget" outlying parts of the ... Read More
"Bulgaristan" strikes again!
For those members who don't follow the local media, this article in one Bulgarian news site might prove interesting: https://tinyurl.com/3ezn5ey3It turns out that the BG government has been paying out for free roadside assistance for all citizens ... Read More
Renewing BG ID card by DSinghDhillon
Hi All, I have a BG ID card that I made in 2018 (pre Brexit). It is due to expire in June this year as it was a 5 year card. I have been fully employed in BG since early 2021 and have contributed towards BG taxes, health, etc. My question is that as ...
Hi, does having a valid EHIC card count as health insurance/ covers me or will I be expected to have other insurance with it ? I have used a paid health insurance w a 1 year validity so far and was wondering if just the EHIC card will work the ... Read More
Preparing for the move – budget and language concerns by krisEtAl
I am still stateside, and trying to figure out logistics (and learn the new language!) Aside from landing over there, everything is up in the air. This site has already been helpful, learning about the switch to Euro. I hope that won't make things ...
Ive worked closely with the embassy, so I know I am right. - @SimCityAT I make it a rule never to argue with anyone who knows they're right. 🙂 Read More
Important Topic You May Have Missed by JimJ
Those members who own a property here through a company, whether dormant or active, may not be aware that the Bulgaria's entry to the Eurozone has a knock-on effect which, as far as I'm aware, hasn't really been publicised. I'm including verbatim my ...
Getting a professional involved in almost anything official costs money - you're not only paying for how long it takes them to do the job but also how long it took them to learn how to do it properly. I remember when you could get what in the UK ... Read More
Preparing for the move – budget and language concerns by krisEtAl
I am still stateside, and trying to figure out logistics (and learn the new language!) Aside from landing over there, everything is up in the air. This site has already been helpful, learning about the switch to Euro. I hope that won't make things ...
@SimCityAT "Stats" mean nothing - it's the law that counts. 😎 Likewise, "threats of deportation" are just empty words - did whoever it was actually GET deported? It's a real minefield and it's important to know the law, but also to have a ... Read More
Important Topic You May Have Missed by JimJ
Those members who own a property here through a company, whether dormant or active, may not be aware that the Bulgaria's entry to the Eurozone has a knock-on effect which, as far as I'm aware, hasn't really been publicised. I'm including verbatim my ...
@CarlS1986 I'm not sure which document/circumstances you're referring to... Read More
Preparing for the move – budget and language concerns by krisEtAl
I am still stateside, and trying to figure out logistics (and learn the new language!) Aside from landing over there, everything is up in the air. This site has already been helpful, learning about the switch to Euro. I hope that won't make things ...
@SimCityAT Actually that's not really the case. Unless you're a "genuine and serious criminal threat*" it's in practice pretty much impossible to boot an EU citizen out of another EU state; even being permanently skint isn't sufficent grounds if you ... Read More
Preparing for the move – budget and language concerns by krisEtAl
I am still stateside, and trying to figure out logistics (and learn the new language!) Aside from landing over there, everything is up in the air. This site has already been helpful, learning about the switch to Euro. I hope that won't make things ...
Of course if you have an EU passport....😎Maybe time to stop dishing those out quite so freely? Read More
Preparing for the move – budget and language concerns by krisEtAl
I am still stateside, and trying to figure out logistics (and learn the new language!) Aside from landing over there, everything is up in the air. This site has already been helpful, learning about the switch to Euro. I hope that won't make things ...
Do be aware also that governments can tighten, or completely change, requirements for residency. So far, Bulgaria has pretty much resisted any impulse to do this, apart from proposing to crack down on bogus TROs, but Greece has moved the goalposts ... Read More
Preparing for the move – budget and language concerns by krisEtAl
I am still stateside, and trying to figure out logistics (and learn the new language!) Aside from landing over there, everything is up in the air. This site has already been helpful, learning about the switch to Euro. I hope that won't make things ...
Bulgaria is still one of the easiest EU countries to get a visa for, but getting tougher these days. Requirements in others seem to range from stricter to close to ridiculous, and taxes elsewhere can be onerous if you're on a pendion or other fixed ... Read More
Just hello by mmietz1954
I am not in Varna yet; I will arrive on August 29th, 2026. I have reserved a hotel room for 14 days, and during this time, I hope to find an apartment to rent somewhere in the Mladost or Troshevo area, preferably near a bus stop.By then, I should ...
Hi and welcome. You won't get a "lichna karta" but it's a lot less of a mouthful than "Razreshenie za prebivavane" (Разрешение за ... Read More