Nigel Simcox
English expat in Bulgaria
Forum posts
36
Contacts
7
About me
English
Lives in Stara Zagora
Speaks English
Registration: 12 February 2018
Renewal of lechna carta by horadada3
Wwe have a 5 year long term resident card which will expire on the 31st of October 2023.We are hoping to get a 10 year residency card. Has anybody since Brexit renewed their cards from 5 years to a 10 year card, if so how many days before card ...
My card expired in February this year so it was out of date( mix up with when I actually applied for the L C and when my health card expired) but there was no problem. Read More
Renewal of lechna carta by horadada3
Wwe have a 5 year long term resident card which will expire on the 31st of October 2023.We are hoping to get a 10 year residency card. Has anybody since Brexit renewed their cards from 5 years to a 10 year card, if so how many days before card ...
Hi I renewed my LC last month not for ten years but for five I was not aware of the ten year LC the documents needed in Stara Zagora passport, bank account, deeds to property and private medical insurance. Read More
New arrivals mobile phone problems by kaththomas700
Well it would seem that my mobile phone operator won't let me make calls anymore. So I assume I'll have to get a Bulgarian phone and set it up !!!! I'm an old Biddie so I may have to wait until.one of my son's visits , meantime I intend to pay for ...
Yettlle and Viacom are good Read More
New arrivals mobile phone problems by kaththomas700
Well it would seem that my mobile phone operator won't let me make calls anymore. So I assume I'll have to get a Bulgarian phone and set it up !!!! I'm an old Biddie so I may have to wait until.one of my son's visits , meantime I intend to pay for ...
No need to change the phone just get a contract with one of the Bulgarian phone operators and insert the new SIM card and your good to go Read More
Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
Since Brexit the post is terrible what was taking five to seven days to arrive now taking five to seven weeks Read More
Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
Just had the card delivered better late than never Read More
Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
I'm in the position that l am waiting for a debit card to arrive posted by my bank four weeks ago still not received it only got a matter of days before my old card. will not be accepted then major problems with being able to take out money etc ... Read More
Wells and septic by Tony Wheeler
Hi. I was wondering if anyone has a well that they use? Are they reliable? We have one on the property we are purchasing and would like to use it if possible? Any experience or advice would be great. how would I find the regulations on septic ...
I have a well that is 16 metres deep and have used it for 5 year's to irrigate the garden which here in the summer means that it's used for at least 1 to 2 hours per day it as never run dry however I would not use it as household water without ... Read More
"Covid Passport" by gwynj
Bulgaria says it's ready! [i]"Bulgaria is fully ready to introduce the European digital green vaccination certificate against COVID-19. This became possible after the National System Integrator "Information Services" conducted ...
Okay thanks for your reply Read More
"Covid Passport" by gwynj
Bulgaria says it's ready! [i]"Bulgaria is fully ready to introduce the European digital green vaccination certificate against COVID-19. This became possible after the National System Integrator "Information Services" conducted ...
Can you please give information about how to book a inoculation jab Read More
Snakes, and other biting or stinging creatures in Bulgaria by Lee4
Hi, I've read that there are a lot of snakes in Bulgaria, including the most venomous snake in Europe the Nose Horned Viper, Vipera ammodytes. With snakes of various varieties being sighted fairly frequently - living in fields, in woodland, ...
If you live in the country ticks are a given most village’s have several farmers who keep sheep and they’re not dipped or treated for ticks therefore when you walk your dog through long grass the dog will pick them up This is not a ... Read More
Mobile phone by Mel1702
Hi, my latest question is what do you guys do about SIM cards. We both have O2 contracts here in the uk which we will pay off when we move over to BG but can you suggest a good sim? Thanks in advance
I have a sim only contract with Telenor who offer a number of contracts starting from 11 lev per month going up to 45 lev per month I pay 25 Lev per month and get unlimited calls to Bulgaria 10 bg data plus 3800 mb roaming and 100 free minutes to ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Bulgaria by Phelan56
Hi I am new to this site and am looking for any advice you can give. I am English but, currently live in France and am looking to retire to Bulgaria.....I have been doing a lot of research on line and find I am still looking for answers to.......how ...
I live in a village 30 minutes from Stara Zagora and 20 minutes from Damitrograd The village is very well maintained all apart from roads there are two grocery stores a bar cafe post office library school etc there is street lighting all night which ... Read More
Hollow concrete blocks
Can anybody help with sourcing concrete blocks for wall building preferably hollow to allow back fill with concrete in or close Stara Zagora. Thanks all. Read More
Property tax and waste management fees
Hi Lee In my village there is no separate fee for waste it is included within the property tax Large bins are provided approx 1 to every 6 properties and are emptied weekly. Can't fault it better than the UK which is every fortnight. No ... Read More
Property tax and waste management fees
A lot depends on your location I believe. My house as a 2000m sg garden and the property is a similar price/value and this years tax was 74.73 leva for the year. This is in Opan Stara Zagora. Read More
travelling from england to veliko tarnova by car
I used booking.com and used pet friendly hotels Travelled with 2 dogs no problems. Stopped in Germany first night Hungary second night Romania third night all hotels were very good and Hungary and Romania very cheap. I used google maps to plan ... Read More
Water
Can anyone give me an approx cost of water per meter cubed. I live in Opan Stara Zagora. BULGARIA. Thanks for any replies. Read More
Buying/moving to Bulgaria by scottgray
Hi, My girlfriend and i are planning to buy a house in Bulgaria (Yambol/Bourgas areas). We are currently living in Ankara and will be travelling back and forth during the renovation. Therefore, we were just wondering which areas would be best to ...
I bought a house part renovated fully furnished all electrical goods etc. I knew I could not move into same for 5 to 6 weeks but the outgoing owners were moving out immediately job start in Canada. I approached my closest neighbour and told them the ... Read More
Household bills by EnglishinBulgaria
Hi everybody Without being too personal, I was wondering if it is reasonable to budget my household bills (electricity + water + rubbish rates) for about £60 per month. I will be living alone in a tiny 40 m2 house with a log burner. I am not ...
Other costs you may be concerned about Car insurance for a Ford mondeo is 220 lev per year third party fire and theft. Road tax 90 lev per year. I was charged 36 lev for an mot. Import tax for bringing a UK car into Bulgaria and changing to ... Read More
Household bills by EnglishinBulgaria
Hi everybody Without being too personal, I was wondering if it is reasonable to budget my household bills (electricity + water + rubbish rates) for about £60 per month. I will be living alone in a tiny 40 m2 house with a log burner. I am not ...
I live in a 3 bed village house in a village close to Stara Zagora. I can tell you that since March this year my electric bills have not exceeded 55 lev. Water is around 10 lev. Logs in this area are at 85 lev a cubic I checked 3 different log ... Read More
Woodburning Stoves by Johnstuart
Hi Just wondered if anyone could recommend any sites to look at re purchasing new or secondhand stoves. Many thanks.
If you go on facebook there are several groups which sell second hand goods there is always a selection of wood burners. One of the biggest is buy and sell Bulgaria. Home Max and all the larger DIY stores stock them new. They all have web sites ... Read More
Long stay residency permit of permanent resident by notreve2
When applying for either one of these does a person have to prove they are employed [by a company] or show proof of self-employment? In other words, can a EU citizen live in Bulgaria for a prolonged period of time ...
Hi Christiane I would be interested in getting more detail of the expat group meeting in Chirpan on Fridays location, times etc. Best Regards Nigel Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Thanks for the info I already am enrolled on a Bulgarian language course its Bulgarian 101 but I will check out your info. For me arriving in late March it as been a rush to clear and then plant my garden along with many problems to solve with the ... Read More
Tonights Football Game
Just a shout out wishing the England team all the best for tonight's game........ Is there anyone watching it in the Stara Zagora area? Its coming home!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi Priscilla DITTO HOW DO YOU CONTINUE A CHAT IN PRIVATE? Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi Sharon It sounds as though your TEFL qualified? As for my free time Im currently recovering from having my brother and 2 nephews over for a week or so too much booze too much sightseeing and a weekend in Sunny Beach. ( I know but my nephews are ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi Sharon Melissa Thanks for the offer of advice good to know. Have had a busy first 3 months, changing the car to BG plates mot insurance etc, obtaining 5 year ID card, sorting out a large garden and starting on house etc. I see from your posts ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Hi My name is Nigel I moved to Opan in March this year and would be interested in meeting new people . Please feel free to message me and arrange. Read More
Ticks by guest1232
Hello everyone i have read that in central eastern and south eastern Europe there are a lot more ticks than in England. This is concerning as ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other tick borne illnesses. A big part of our reason for wanting to ...
I have recently moved to Opan,Stara Zagora to live in a small village in the country side and I can confirm where there are sheep there are ticks when walking my dogs in the first week I removed lots of ticks I have changed their spot on flea and ... Read More
Driving across Europe with a Dog by One Gordon and his Dog
Hi So we have finally made the exciting decision to move to the stunning Rila mountains and are currently planning the road trip. Along for the ride is our little (but feisty) Jack Russell and I was hoping someone could give me some advice about ...
Hi I am about to set off for Bulgaria with 2 dogs with passports and I was going to drive through Serbia but your warning as given me cause for concern, can you explain further, please. i am leaving next week and have to book hotels etc so a prompt ... Read More
Good Day
Hi Susan I am taking early retirement and I will be living on quite a small budget for a couple of years what amount do you think I can live on I own the house and it's renovated heating is 2 log burners I live alone with 2 dogs ? Read More
Good Day
Hi Susan I am moving to Opan Stara Zagora in 2 weeks time and would welcome your advice and experience. Where do you live in Bulgaria Regards Nigel Read More