janemulberry
Australian looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 23 January 2021
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D visa cost by Kath948381
Can anyone tell me what he cost of getting a D visa in the north of England so someone can reunite with family in Bulgaria
The cost of obtaining all the documents, getting them apostilled, official translation... that adds up, too! I'm trying the DIY approach first, then if I get refused I will use a lawyer. But it's still not exactly cheap! Read More
Translation service by mastersonsuzi20254
I also need to find a service that will make phone calls to change the details on utilities accounts. Aka I haven't changed our water and electric or tax yet. I paid a loca service and it's yet to be done! The previous owner is understandably ...
Suzi, I had my neighbour's help to do the water, our VIK office is still stuck in the Communist era. But I managed the electricity on my own with no problems, despite my lack of Bulgarian and her lack of English. The estate agent was super helpful ... Read More
Congratulations Bulgaria by SimCityAT
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point
Hubby used to do a small bet on the Eurovision every year, but backed so many losers he stopped. Shame he didn't take a punt this year! Read More
Congratulations Bulgaria by SimCityAT
Eurovision 2026: Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point Bulgaria beats Israel to win song contest - as UK comes last with one point
It was all I heard all over the place last week, even before the Eurovision win!Wow, nice win, @zoodrool! Read More
Suggestions for a short break? by jeanmandredeix
Has anyone got a suggestion for an area for a short break on the coast? Somewhere that is quiet and polar opposite to Sunny Beach? Would like to do a short break with the dog before summer arrives. Thanks.
Closest to you if you want to be able to drive there and also far less touristy or 18-30 than Sunny Beach would be the north coast beaches -- Balchik, Kavarna, that area. I haven't been to Kavarna, but just be aware that parking in central Balchik ... Read More
International driver's license alongside my Florida license by PepitoFiesta
Hello Bulgaria! I am a US citizen living in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian residency card. I have a Florida driver's license but I do not want to exchange it for a Bulgarian license. I read somewhere that I can get an international driver's license ...
It's a complicated situation. I can understand why a Latino man would want to be extra cautious when in the US. Holding a US passport doesn't seem to stop ICE too much if they want to meet their quota. But yes, it does sound like taking the Bg ... Read More
International driver's license alongside my Florida license by PepitoFiesta
Hello Bulgaria! I am a US citizen living in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian residency card. I have a Florida driver's license but I do not want to exchange it for a Bulgarian license. I read somewhere that I can get an international driver's license ...
The problem seems to be that the original poster thinks an International Driving Permit is a type of driver's licence. It's not, it's an "official" fancied-up translation of your original driver's licence. It can't be used as a driver's licence on ... Read More
International driver's license alongside my Florida license by PepitoFiesta
Hello Bulgaria! I am a US citizen living in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian residency card. I have a Florida driver's license but I do not want to exchange it for a Bulgarian license. I read somewhere that I can get an international driver's license ...
I could be wrong, but my understanding is that even with an IDP (basically not more than a translation of your original driver's licence) you can only drive on a foreign licence for a year after getting you Bulgarian residency. Hopefully someone who ... Read More
Banking with Wise - update by cyberescue1
For those who use Wise and have a Bulgarian UBB Account, transferring money between Wise and UBB just got a whole load better.The last time I transferred money, it took a couple of days. However, I transferred money today and it arrived within 30 ...
Good to know! Read More
Bulgarian Dance Events in the NE? by jeanmandredeix
Can anyone tell me how I can find out about events? There is nothing in my village that happens and Silistra is probably closest.Restaurants that have Bulgarian dancing or village events? When I get a bit better organised here I would like to join a ...
LOL, that sounds about right for the cafe! Our village information board is in the kmetstvo, near the post office room. Read More
Bulgarian Dance Events in the NE? by jeanmandredeix
Can anyone tell me how I can find out about events? There is nothing in my village that happens and Silistra is probably closest.Restaurants that have Bulgarian dancing or village events? When I get a bit better organised here I would like to join a ...
I'm so sorry! Our cafe is busy, but the cultural centre/ community centre is very active and probably busier. Yet its only a small village now, population no more than 200.I think for the local FB groups, yes, to find out what's really going on, ... Read More
Banking with Wise - update by cyberescue1
For those who use Wise and have a Bulgarian UBB Account, transferring money between Wise and UBB just got a whole load better.The last time I transferred money, it took a couple of days. However, I transferred money today and it arrived within 30 ...
@janemulberry Yes, at least we've got that! Got to say, banking as a whole is a lot better than it used to be. I remember the days of putting the phone down on someone who told you "a cheque is in the post" and then working out how long it would ... Read More
Banking with Wise - update by cyberescue1
For those who use Wise and have a Bulgarian UBB Account, transferring money between Wise and UBB just got a whole load better.The last time I transferred money, it took a couple of days. However, I transferred money today and it arrived within 30 ...
That's why I didn't say it was good for more than one thing! 😜 I think my crypto holdings will be safe -- as they total £0. Read More
Banking with Wise - update by cyberescue1
For those who use Wise and have a Bulgarian UBB Account, transferring money between Wise and UBB just got a whole load better.The last time I transferred money, it took a couple of days. However, I transferred money today and it arrived within 30 ...
It sounds as if the change to the Euro have been good for something! Read More
Banking with Wise - update by cyberescue1
For those who use Wise and have a Bulgarian UBB Account, transferring money between Wise and UBB just got a whole load better.The last time I transferred money, it took a couple of days. However, I transferred money today and it arrived within 30 ...
That's good to know! I use Wise as well, but haven't yet set up a Bg bank account, Read More