bookwormslc
English expat in Bulgaria
Forum posts
29
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About me
English
Lives in Varna
Speaks English, Turkish
Registration: 13 December 2017
Brits and home country doctor registration? by bookwormslc
Hello, are there any Brits on Expat.com who can tell me if they are registered with a UK doctor even though they are expat? I am British and have lived in Turkey for 30 years, up until now I have only been to the A&E for broken metatarsals and ...
Hi Paula, Good to hear from you. You being a nurse puts you in a better position to access how things are done, I will probably use the BG medical services in emergencies too as the Turkish system is now pressing folk to have expensive ... Read More
Brits and home country doctor registration? by bookwormslc
Hello, are there any Brits on Expat.com who can tell me if they are registered with a UK doctor even though they are expat? I am British and have lived in Turkey for 30 years, up until now I have only been to the A&E for broken metatarsals and ...
Hi Paula, I can understand your need to stay in the UK at the moment. How strange, my dad was a pig farmer too. I have not had the experience to live through all the changes that have happened in the UK as I have been out of the UK since 1987 ... Read More
Brits and home country doctor registration? by bookwormslc
Hello, are there any Brits on Expat.com who can tell me if they are registered with a UK doctor even though they are expat? I am British and have lived in Turkey for 30 years, up until now I have only been to the A&E for broken metatarsals and ...
Hi Paula, I am aware that all those points are absolutely true. For the last 30 years I haven't seen a doctor. As I live abroad anyway I am always trying to cover every possibility. I am learning Bulgarian too. I would never dream of going ... Read More
Brits and home country doctor registration? by bookwormslc
Hello, are there any Brits on Expat.com who can tell me if they are registered with a UK doctor even though they are expat? I am British and have lived in Turkey for 30 years, up until now I have only been to the A&E for broken metatarsals and ...
Thank you for that advice Read More
Brits and home country doctor registration? by bookwormslc
Hello, are there any Brits on Expat.com who can tell me if they are registered with a UK doctor even though they are expat? I am British and have lived in Turkey for 30 years, up until now I have only been to the A&E for broken metatarsals and ...
Thank you both Fred and Cynic. I don't even remember who I was registered with. I will check it out using my NI number. I presume we can use A&E if anything happens to us when we are visiting the UK (as a tourist) Read More
Brits and home country doctor registration?
Hello, are there any Brits on Expat.com who can tell me if they are registered with a UK doctor even though they are expat? I am British and have lived in Turkey for 30 years, up until now I have only been to the A&E for broken metatarsals and ... Read More
Retiring in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Turkey? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hello neuromancer, just to answer two questions. No:1 the gap between the haves and have nots in huge. No:2 my compulsory travel/ medical insurance per year is 286₺ without repatriation or burial if you die. The policy doesn't actually ... Read More
How did you decide to be expat? by procella
Hi, i wonder that what kind of circumstances caused you have left your place and become expat? Are you happy with living in your current place as expats? Did you leave anyone as you move abroad?
Procella, I went to The Gambia to work for a year abroad, after a few months I got Malaria. I went back to the UK for treatment which was covered by my medical insurance. I was warned by the doctor not to go back to The Gambia as a second bout of ... Read More
Expat.com wishes you a happy new year! by Julien
[img align=C]http://faliu.com/2018/EN.jpg[/img] From Mauritius, we wish you a happy New Year, full of joy and success! It’s been a pleasure to spend 2017 with you, and we hope to be your companion in your life-changing projects abroad this ...
Happy New Year to all. Read More
need some friends in Varna by UK Man in Varna
Ive been in varna a good few weeks now but haven't made any proper friends yet help!
I agree with Varnarama, Varna is definately nicer on the eye than Burgas. Burgas has it's good points too but as a foreigner who has seen both I feel Varna can accomodate us non- Bulgarian speakers better. I must say whereever you go in Bulgaria ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Riki, I am a newbie to so nfortunately can't help with your question now, but as I am interested in finding out about the quality and types of wood available for repairing a wooden boat I will pass any places that I think might be able to ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Pooli, I am sorry, I haven't visited any villages unless you call Nessebar a village. I also went to Sozopol but it was to see the marina there so I can't give an opinion about the town. I have only been to Bulgaria once for 6 days ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Kris, You are spot on, Frances Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Kris, I know the last message was not to me but I agree with you, a visit or two during different season is a very wise move. Winter and Summer are quite different. Frances Read More
Compulsory health/travel insurance by bookwormslc
Hi there, Although it says in the info about getting a residency that it's compulsory to have this insurance it appears that maybe it's not. Does anyone know if it really is compulsory? And other than the add on the Expat site has anyone ...
Couldn't copy the link but here's the article for anybody needing the details. As Bulgaria has been a member state of European Union since January 2007, there are various forms of documentation required for foreign nationals who wish to ... Read More
Compulsory health/travel insurance by bookwormslc
Hi there, Although it says in the info about getting a residency that it's compulsory to have this insurance it appears that maybe it's not. Does anyone know if it really is compulsory? And other than the add on the Expat site has anyone ...
Expatfocus.com is where I read this detail Read More
Compulsory health/travel insurance by bookwormslc
Hi there, Although it says in the info about getting a residency that it's compulsory to have this insurance it appears that maybe it's not. Does anyone know if it really is compulsory? And other than the add on the Expat site has anyone ...
Hi SimcityAT, I was ynder the impression from what I have read that ' anyone' wanting to reside in Bulgaria permenantly has to obtain a one year residency then up it to a 5 year residency which happens to be called a D visa. Have I ... Read More
Compulsory health/travel insurance by bookwormslc
Hi there, Although it says in the info about getting a residency that it's compulsory to have this insurance it appears that maybe it's not. Does anyone know if it really is compulsory? And other than the add on the Expat site has anyone ...
Thanks Kojidae, that wasn't so long ago, I suspect things are much the same now. Frances Read More
Compulsory health/travel insurance by bookwormslc
Hi there, Although it says in the info about getting a residency that it's compulsory to have this insurance it appears that maybe it's not. Does anyone know if it really is compulsory? And other than the add on the Expat site has anyone ...
Kojidae, Thanks for details. If you don't mind me asking how long is it since you got your D visa? Regards, Frances Read More
Compulsory health/travel insurance by bookwormslc
Hi there, Although it says in the info about getting a residency that it's compulsory to have this insurance it appears that maybe it's not. Does anyone know if it really is compulsory? And other than the add on the Expat site has anyone ...
Guy shai, Eventually yes the Long term D is what I will apply for. I would be very greatful the name of the company that your father used. Thank you, Frances Read More
Compulsory health/travel insurance
Hi there, Although it says in the info about getting a residency that it's compulsory to have this insurance it appears that maybe it's not. Does anyone know if it really is compulsory? And other than the add on the Expat site has anyone ... Read More
3 young men visit Varna
Hi Varnarama, That was so cool. Seeing all the places I visited whilst I was there for 6 days. Plus those guys were great travellers to watch. Regards, Frances Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello Guy, Hope your move goes well. I hope to move to Varna, might meet sometime, Frances Read More
Renewing a vehicle MOT by bookwormslc
Hi, I was hoping Staloneuk could tell me if he has had to renew his MOT after 1 year or two. Staloneuk the post you posted anout the registering of a foreign vehicle under Bulgarian plates was full of excellent details regarding the registration ...
Thanks for the info Rapbom. Read More
Renewing a vehicle MOT
Hi, I was hoping Staloneuk could tell me if he has had to renew his MOT after 1 year or two. Staloneuk the post you posted anout the registering of a foreign vehicle under Bulgarian plates was full of excellent details regarding the registration ... Read More
re-register a Uk car to Bulgarian by horadada3
If somebody could give me some advise in re-registering mu Uk RHD car in Bulgaria. We have a Bulgarian company, own an house and stay there probably 6 Months a year. We are not residents and don't intend to become residents. Could we ...
Hi Staloneuk, Just read your post, loads of good detail in there, thank you. Frances Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi RayinVarna, I am Frances, I am not yet in Varna permanantly but hope to be there next March. I was just şwondering how your first 6 months have been? Regarding accomodation can you think of anything I need to remember to check on that ... Read More