HelenDinBG
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Buying property in villages Vidin or Veliko Tarnovo by GuestPoster5648
Hi folks I'm new to the forum I'm looking to buy a property in Bulgaria later this year with a view to a permanent move early next year. I'm looking for a semi rurall location and the big must is reliable Internet as I will be working full time from ...
Internet is either very good or non-existent it seems. I managed fine with 4g through my phone, but changed to home wi-fi about a year ago, it’s 10-12 leva per month and we can stream TV in two rooms and use other devices with no problems. ... Read More
Dog Tax in Bulgaria by Adriana Petrova
Hi all, just to check how many of you are paying the annual dog tax :)
I’ve only got 4 dogs so I don’t object to 10 leva, even though it probably won’t be used as intended, rescues would find it a major burden. That said neutered animals are exempt according to a website i found. My main issue is I ... Read More
Dog Tax in Bulgaria by Adriana Petrova
Hi all, just to check how many of you are paying the annual dog tax :)
@HelenDinBG Are you a proper vet? You cant just go around neutering cats can you? -@mickeyhartwow talk about taking things literally, as if anyone would do surgery at home 🙄 Read More
INFORMATION PLEASE by EARLGROUP2002
I was seriously thinking of moving house to Bulgaria and already purchasing a villa in Burgas. Then I read some of the horror stories posted here. Many of the posts make me believe that the country is totally corrupted to the bone.The judiciary, ...
Corruption is rife in all countries, it’s why we left the uk. It doesn’t directly affect us in Bulgaria, in fact when we lived in any other country it made little difference to our daily lives. Read More
Borders blocked today by mickeyhart
Hope none of you lot are coming in today. Theres a proper circus with farmers and anti euro *** blocking the roads. ...
@mickeyhart That's just one border crossing - and Bulgaria is a democracy where people are permitted to demonstrate in support of their livelihoods, regardless of what *** foreigners may think about it .... -@JimJIt’s more than one ... Read More
Dog Tax in Bulgaria by Adriana Petrova
Hi all, just to check how many of you are paying the annual dog tax :)
Nope, didn’t even know it was a thing. there are so many exemptions I doubt many people do pay. The money is meant to deal with strays, yet I’ve seen only two dogs with tags in my municipality out of all the strays, so I don’t ... Read More
Driving to Bulgaria through Serbia with the dog by Vieno
Hi, we'll drive by car from Finland to Bulgaria and we are considering this time to drive through Serbia instead Romania. We have a dog with us and I've been trying to find out what the dog should have and what is not needed, when passing a ...
@gerrynortonits fine to go through Romania Read More
Transporting a bulgarian dog from bulgaria to uk by Holly1
Hi guys, I need to bring my dog to the UK for a bit, so she will the the full treatment, microchip, vaccine, pet passport etc.. has anyone done this with a bulgarian dog or know how much it costs in bulgaria? Thanks!
@grumpyoldbirdhi, please feel free to drop me a message, if I can help I will! Read More
Transporting a bulgarian dog from bulgaria to uk by Holly1
Hi guys, I need to bring my dog to the UK for a bit, so she will the the full treatment, microchip, vaccine, pet passport etc.. has anyone done this with a bulgarian dog or know how much it costs in bulgaria? Thanks!
@Holly1so the post above is very informative except there isn’t anything to do on arrival in the U.K. all checks are made before you leave EU. There is no charge for this. Also they only need rabies to travel, none of the other vaccinations, ... Read More
Driving through France this summer? by SimCityAT
Low emission zones are now in force across more parts of France than ever before, and drivers can face fines of up to £154 if they don't plan ahead.You can order the sticker from here. https://certificat-air.gouv.fr
Thankfully it’s just a brief transit through France and I doubt the motorways from Calais or Dunquerque to the Belgium border will have such restrictions. I typically don’t go into any towns or cities on the drive to Bulgaria and the ... Read More
Driving to Bulgaria by Newlifebg
Hi Everyone one Looking for advice.. Thinking of driving over later in the year from UK..Trying to find out what new document s are required since Brexit.. Conflicting info on net or out of date...also best route to take to Yambol area..fuel cost ...
@mckayphil you will be asked to show your passport and the vehicle registration document at the border, as long as you have those it’s fine, there are vehicles from all over Europe going through the borders. Read More
Re Driving from Bulgaria to the UK by jimcrickuk69
Hello, imformation required from Expats that have done this trip , i understand that this has been discussed before but this will be my first time driving back to the UK .I have bought a car from a dealer in Kyustendil and i am driving it back to ...
@HelenDinBGThanks 4 all this imfo i will be taking this Route ,regarding getting the vignettes online do you just print them off or do they send them to you ? obviously I have to get them when I know the exact dates that i am travelling ... Read More
Re Driving from Bulgaria to the UK by jimcrickuk69
Hello, imformation required from Expats that have done this trip , i understand that this has been discussed before but this will be my first time driving back to the UK .I have bought a car from a dealer in Kyustendil and i am driving it back to ...
If you’re avoiding Serbia then you’ll cross at Vidin. I always go through Vidin, then follow signs for Drobeta Turnu, Timisoara, Arad, Szeged, Budapest, Gyor, Vienna, Linz, Passau, Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Liege, Brussels, Calais. ... Read More
My journey begins now! Seeking initial advice/goals :) by beakernz
Hi,I could probably google or try to dig up old threads, but everyone's situation is somewhat unique so I thought I would post a new thread.We are currently New Zealand citizens and do not like the direction this country is taking. We have always ...
We moved to Bulgaria a year ago from U.K. and it is definitely as we expected. We visited the year before, bought a house and obtained residency but we had never been here before we decided to move here.We have however lived all over Europe - my ... Read More
Fines for car registered bg by Mollygiz
A bit of a long story..but hoping someone can help. We had a motorhome registered in BG where we had lived for three years. Drove it back on Bulgarian plates to UK. Continued driving it for a few weeks in UK as we were going back. But our house in ...
Contact a friend or local lawyer to act on your behalf, the municipality will have your vehicle details, maybe you/they can explain and even prove how long it has been out of Bulgaria, and avoid paying some of the taxes, or at least find out how to ... Read More
Cherburg to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357
Soon will travel to Bulgaria but someone here said dont go through Serbia? Why? Also coming from Ireland (Irish Passport) but have loads of stuff (back of Estate Car) ive bought still in packaging- bed, mattress, table chairs etc Whats the ...
Serbia is fine to drive through, unless you’re in a van, in which case the delays at the border cancel out any time saved driving. I’m always in a van so have yet to cross that way but if/when I go by car I’d certainly give it a ... Read More
Travelling from England to Bulgaria by road (route) by BruceLeeTheHealer
Hi everyone, This coming Thursday I will finally be bringing my first load across Europe to my little house in Vraca, via Dover/Calais! I'm travelling in my LWB Sprinter. It's only days away and I'm still struggling with the best route ...
do you guys think it is safe for two ladies to travel to Bulgary by road (mother/daughter) and do you find places to sleep not to far away from the highways. -@MiekekeI regularly drive back and forward alone, in good weather I sleep across the front ... Read More
Where to live and find a house in Bulgaria by larsbackman
Hello,We are a retired couple from Helsinki Finland. We have a house in Helsinki and a summer cottage in the Finnish archipelago but we would like to spend more of the winter in a warmer country, in Europe and preferable in an affordable place.So ...
I have to agree with comments above, it may not be as cold as Finland here in BG but it certainly is not warm. We did not see the sun today and it was a struggle to get into double figures °C. If we wanted warmer winters we would be living a lot ... Read More
Renewing Residence Permit (Lichna Karta) by Ellie888
Hi Everyone, I have a question about renewing the residency permit card for Bulgaria. I was wondering what happens if I am absent for more than six months. How does this affect the renewing of the residence card? Also, is it possible to appoint a ...
@pat law that doesn’t make sense, residency is residency, you need to spend the majority of your time in the country you are resident in or face losing that status.Our lawyer said people were having exactly these problems by being out of the ... Read More
BULGARIA FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com
Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. [b]FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM:[/b] > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the ...
@GB_2_BG I can still read Read More
Heating/ Hot water options by Stacy Harris87
Hi All, we have recently purchased a home outside VT and are looking at options for our heating and hot water. Our property is quite small so petchkas may work but we are wondering what everyone else does for hot water mainly and heating? Is a back ...
All I will say, after being in our place just 8 months, is have more than one option for everything if you can.We were managing with cold showers in the old bathroom all summer, with solar shower bags as back up.When it turned cooler and funds ... Read More
Month to month phone contract by GuestPoster347
Hi guys, I am looking to get a monthly contract for my sim, something in line with a "pay as you go".Any recomendations?
@SimCityAT I haven’t had anything but pay monthly SIMs or standard contracts so I guess this arrangement in BG seems like a blast from the past for me. Read More
Month to month phone contract by GuestPoster347
Hi guys, I am looking to get a monthly contract for my sim, something in line with a "pay as you go".Any recomendations?
I can’t say I fully understand what we have, because it wasn’t until we visited a shop in a bigger town where someone spoke English that they explained this 😂but I know if we top up our A1 sim with 10 leva we get a load of data ... Read More
D visa application process by charlian99
Hi everybody, my name is Ian, a retired 73 year old Geordie living in Newcastle, married to a Bulgarian lady and planning to emigrate to Shvistov next March. Am finding the D visa application process a bit confusing and hoping to benefit from your ...
@DarryllPyou can stay 90 days in a 180 day period without a visa, so if you plan to break up the 4-5 months per year over a couple of visits you’ll be fine. If you want to stay more than 90 days altogether then you will need a visa. There are ... Read More
Cess pit or septic tank? by Kazman
Hi, we are after a bit of advice. After our cess pit collapsed, which had been put in by a builder to the side of our property, we have decided to start again. We keep getting conflicting advice though. Some people say to install a cess pit, ...
We have neither - we are very happy with a compost loo in the old outhouse. So much so - I’ve won my husband round - that we are now installing one in the (future) bathroom in the house. We have temporarily made another room into our bedroom ... Read More
Taxes on house sale by tonyboy
Hi can anyone advise me please . I payed 18500 lev ( 10500 euros ) plus taxes and cost s came to a considerable amount more . I sold it at a huge loss last year for 5608 euros . I have been told by my accountant in Bulgaria that I must pay ...
I bought in 2016 for 115000 euros (100000 declared at notary that I was aware of ) via a Company - as was required for foreign buyers purchasing property with land.I am now in the process of selling for around the same 100000 euros mark. Never ... Read More
Temporary residence permit- help by Monique Woodcock
Hello everyone,I am in the UK at the moment I am thinking of purchasing a property to live in Bulgaria. I will of course need to find one and I am think 90 days is not going to be long enough to do that. I do not want to rush and want to have a look ...
Sorry there are such wrong comments here.if it is so easy to get a long stay visa at the police station why are so many people going through Embassies and immigration lawyers etc at much expense and inconvenience?you can’t just apply for ... Read More
Temporary residence permit- help by Monique Woodcock
Hello everyone,I am in the UK at the moment I am thinking of purchasing a property to live in Bulgaria. I will of course need to find one and I am think 90 days is not going to be long enough to do that. I do not want to rush and want to have a look ...
That’s incorrect. To stay longer than 90 days you need to apply for a D Visa and this needs to be done in the country you live in. But you need an address to do that, so a rental agreement would be applicable in this situation. Best to get ... Read More
Bulgarian property by Roger Rogo
Hello - has anyone been closely following the Real Estate situation in Bulgaria? I'm curious, as I recently scanned a few listings - not having done so for some months. It appears that land and house prices have gone up considerably??
There are a lot of unmaintained properties in ALL areas, it’s not unique to Varna. Ours is a prime example, the father died here in the village, grown up children living were nearer the cities, mother left to live with a son, house sat empty ... Read More
Beware Scams in Bulgaria by GuestPoster11478
Real Estate Mafia! Is it real? Is this true? YES and Yes! It is organized and targets the elderly, those who are sick or in divorce or other legal issues. Does the Law allow it? Yes and ...
@Johnavann I’m sure the things you say do happen, but my experience has been nothing like that. I got to know my “agent” now friend, over a number of phone calls after watching his videos of our property and others. When I ... Read More
pay monthly by Suzi Masterson
hiive been paying for a property in tatari since last year. im over half way through paying for it.ive dragged my feet getting the contract back for the property (single mum with 3 complex needs kids. 1 of which is a baby). time is not my ...
We bought our house during the pandemic so we gave POA to our lawyer and agent to complete the purchase. We were kept up to date with progress (took a while as new plans were needed) and got photos on the day of the sale from the notary office ... Read More
Boxes from Bulgaria to UK by horadada3
Anybody know of a van travelling to England from Bulgaria , need about 5 boxes of clothes and a mountain bike delivering to near Dover.
@zuliaG sorry I’m nowhere near, we live Haskovo area, and going in the opposite direction, via Sofia to the Vidin crossing. Read More
Boxes from Bulgaria to UK by horadada3
Anybody know of a van travelling to England from Bulgaria , need about 5 boxes of clothes and a mountain bike delivering to near Dover.
@zuliaG I’m driving back probably next week, in an empty van, depending where you are I might be able to help? Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
@HelenDinBG The link is no longer available .Im looking to move from the uk and have loaded my first van with essential ie cooker , washer , dishwasher tv beds and tools , all of which are used and more than a year old .What should i expect in ... Read More
Septic tank by Snowball6
Has anyone found the use of septic tanks a nuisance and looked into connecting to the mains supply? Any information would be gratefully received.
@HelenDinBGI'm actually just about to construct a waist tank biogas digester, did you get anywhere with it, it's not so easy to find solid decent plans other than images... - @Radicalkitesurf If we do it I’ll be using a bought ... Read More
Driving to Bulgaria by Newlifebg
Hi Everyone one Looking for advice.. Thinking of driving over later in the year from UK..Trying to find out what new document s are required since Brexit.. Conflicting info on net or out of date...also best route to take to Yambol area..fuel cost ...
You can transit Germany and indeed any country without PCR or being vaccinated. The rules you’ve read relate to travelling to Germany not transiting through. I made it to BG border inside of 72 hours last time I drove. Read More
Driving to Bulgaria by Newlifebg
Hi Everyone one Looking for advice.. Thinking of driving over later in the year from UK..Trying to find out what new document s are required since Brexit.. Conflicting info on net or out of date...also best route to take to Yambol area..fuel cost ...
It’s worth signing up for the updates from the .gov page and also use the app re-open EU to check up to date travel requirements. It changes more often than I change my socks! I have up to date vaccination certificate and last time I ... Read More
buying a house in bulgaria by cazzasteve
Hello i am new to this forum could someone please offer any advice on buying in bulgaria? I am looking for a estate agent that anyone can recommend for first time buyer in bulgaria please. i am looking for area that is not to far from an airport and ...
I highly recommend Alternative Living Bulgaria, Joe and Jess have been brilliant for us, from the initial search, the whole buying process and beyond. There are loads of videos on their YT channel to give you a feel for properties, as well as tours ... Read More
Driving in Bulgaria after Brexit by daxman
We have 10 year Lichna Kartas and understand that if we want to continue to drive in Bulgaria we will have to surrender our UK driving licence and get a Bulgarian one. My question is this... We hold UK issued International Driving Licenses...does ...
Hi, I left school in 1971 and didn't sit any O-level exams... How will I prove secondary education from the UK to exchange my driving licence for a Bulgarian one? ThanksAs it stands you can’t. The embassy was working on a solution for ... Read More
Driving in Bulgaria after Brexit by daxman
We have 10 year Lichna Kartas and understand that if we want to continue to drive in Bulgaria we will have to surrender our UK driving licence and get a Bulgarian one. My question is this... We hold UK issued International Driving Licenses...does ...
What is it i need to provide to get a int driving licence in bulgaria ? Thanks , johnYou don’t get an international driving licence you get a Bulgarian one if you live there. I’m assuming your from U.K. - if not this may not apply. ... Read More
Driving a private 7.5t to BG by denerobt
Well, this is exciting !! We've got our house, moving forward with our D visas and now planning the move. Because I'm old enough to have one of those old driving licence things that let me drive on a C1 category, I'm looking for advice ...
Hi Gwyn You have me thinking, laughing a little too (I’m sorry) I’ve had an idea . What about Dover-Calais- through to Italy and down the east coast to the ferry at Brindis over to Greece (£167) then up to Bulgaria? ... Read More
What are you missing in Bulgaria? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Bulgaria, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Bulgaria. Do you miss any aspects of your home ...
There are a lot more things I won’t miss about the U.K. than things I will….in fact I can’t actually think of one thing I won’t be able to do in BG that matters. That’s the whole point of our move, to get away from ... Read More
Digital Nomads - visa options for remote workers? by Snorrbitz
Hi, I have searched the forum for information regarding remote workers but have been unsuccessful in finding the answers I am looking for. If there is already a thread covering this then I apologise for repeating the question and would ask you to ...
Income, savings and general financial independence are not categories for the D visa in BG at present unless you’ve got six figures to invest. The trade representative seems to be more straight forward routes, but takes time if you ... Read More
D visa - Plan B by gwynj
Since Brexit, getting residence is more challenging as we are now non-EU citizens. There are several grounds for granting a D visa. So, for example, if you are a student, or a retiree (with proof of pension) it's pretty easy. Otherwise, not so ...
With being a freelance worker and an income to meet the criteria, you still need to tick other boxes, like being proficient at the language to get the D visa, it’s really not as straight forward as saying you can support yourself any more. ... Read More
Driving a private 7.5t to BG by denerobt
Well, this is exciting !! We've got our house, moving forward with our D visas and now planning the move. Because I'm old enough to have one of those old driving licence things that let me drive on a C1 category, I'm looking for advice ...
I couldn’t actually find anywhere to hire a large vehicle to drive through Europe hence why we ended up buying our van. I would have preferred to hire a Luton and get more across in the one trip! So if anyone finds a company doing that ... Read More
Driving a private 7.5t to BG by denerobt
Well, this is exciting !! We've got our house, moving forward with our D visas and now planning the move. Because I'm old enough to have one of those old driving licence things that let me drive on a C1 category, I'm looking for advice ...
I just drove through Romania from Szeged to the crossing at Vidin in my large van and that was quite the experience! I crossed into Romania as it was getting dark so imagine my confusion as the motorways disappeared and became single carriageway ... Read More
Driving a private 7.5t to BG by denerobt
Well, this is exciting !! We've got our house, moving forward with our D visas and now planning the move. Because I'm old enough to have one of those old driving licence things that let me drive on a C1 category, I'm looking for advice ...
You do realise that you need a C P C for the tachograph because without this you can not drive a 7.5ton truckHe Said he has C1 for 3.5t not C. So no tacho needed or other special requirements for vehicles up to 3.5t through Europe Read More
D Visa Guidance by gwynj
[b]INTRODUCTION[/b] I have posted much of this information in reply to several forum posts, but I think it might be helpful to have it one place. Following Brexit (and the end of the Transition period i.e. from 1/1/21), British citizens now need ...
Hello, Ive heard so much conflicting information. Can you tell me how long I can stay in Bulgaria with a visa d. And then if I get residence? Ideally I would like to move full time. Thankyou sir.The D visa can be issued for 6 or 12 months. Depends ... Read More
Bulgarian ID after Brexit by Walegold
Do you know if i can continue to use my Bulgarian residency card after Brexit(Still valid for another 3yrs). Or do i need to change to a new one since we have left the EU.
Depends what version you have, it’s it’s the new style Article 50 (don’t know when they started issuing these) then no. If it’s the old style then yes. There’s a deadline for the end of this year I believe. Sorry I ... Read More
Bulgarian property by Roger Rogo
Hello - has anyone been closely following the Real Estate situation in Bulgaria? I'm curious, as I recently scanned a few listings - not having done so for some months. It appears that land and house prices have gone up considerably??
My understanding is that foreigners (including non EU citizens) are entitled to purchase property. However non EU citizens are not entitled to buy property with land. The requirement of forming a company is related to obtaining Bulgarian ... Read More
Vaccines in Bulgaria as a visitor by expatiane
Hi everyone, soon I will be traveling to Sofia, can I get vaccinated while visiting Bulgaria? Thanks
Whatever you decide, get both doses in the same country and make sure they are recorded in such a way that you can get your vaccine passport. I work in a U.K. vaccination centre and if you get vaccinated in different parts of the U.K. (eg one in ... Read More
Boxes from Bulgaria to UK by horadada3
Anybody know of a van travelling to England from Bulgaria , need about 5 boxes of clothes and a mountain bike delivering to near Dover.
Anybody know of a van travelling to England from Bulgaria , need about 5 boxes of clothes and a mountain bike delivering to near Dover.Did you find anyone to take these boxes/bike for you? Read More
NHS Covid Pass by gwynj
You can now use your NHS app to get an "NHS Covid Pass" when you're "double-jabbed" (fully vaccinated). [i]"How to get the NHS COVID Pass and demonstrate your coronavirus (COVID-19) status when travelling abroad and ...
Back to the facts…the printed PDF from the NHS App is NOT accepted for travel, you need the official paper copy sent by the Government. Your vaccinations will be visible on the App approx 5 days after the second dose. It is worth signing up ... Read More
Bulgaria and the UK by SimCityAT
So Bulgaria has banned people from the UK from entering the country. It will mean that only Bulgarian citizens, long-term residents and their immediate family members will be eligible to enter the country from the UK.
We left POA with our estate agent and used their lawyer when we bought our house last year knowing travel might not be possible when the documents were ready. It took so much stress away. I trusted him completely, we had spoken several times before ... Read More
Business in Bulgaria - How do you start? by tonyfs
Dear friends, Recently there are many companies seeking the low salaries in Bulgaria, to better the economy in there respective company or to settle and work 100% from Bulgaria. Why? To compete in prices it is necessary to find a place and ...
You can still only buy regulated land, to purchase unregulated land requires you to be a citizen, but I believe there are ways to draw up contracts to take all that into account. If you haven’t already it would be a good idea to decide on an ... Read More
How to exchange a uk driving license without education? by HopefulHollie
Hi all, How do I change my UK Driving License for a Bulgarian one without Education documents? I've got my Bulgarian residency ID card, and a Clean, Full UK driving license, I understand that I am only able to drive on the roads with the UK ...
No you can only hold one licence and it needs to be issued by the country you ordinarily reside in. Otherwise people from other third countries wouldn’t have needed to get a BG licence, in fact they have to take the BG driving test so we Brits ... Read More
any driving routes from UK to Vidin covid allowing transit by Rakovitsanick
I am trying to drive from London UK to Rakovitsa Makresh municipality in the district if Vidin. Any one have info on covid transit routes I have had 2 jabs of covid vaccination so hopefully will be allowed to travel.
Re Germany....Transit is still permitted, you may even be able to stay there in approved transit accommodation. It’s only visitors - by which they mean people wanting to stay in Germany- that aren’t permitted from a high risk ... Read More
any driving routes from UK to Vidin covid allowing transit by Rakovitsanick
I am trying to drive from London UK to Rakovitsa Makresh municipality in the district if Vidin. Any one have info on covid transit routes I have had 2 jabs of covid vaccination so hopefully will be allowed to travel.
You will almost certainly need negative PCR to leave U.K./for entry to France. Transit countries seem much less bothered. BG will allow untested people in if they quarantine for 10 days. Although I gather these guidelines are being reviewed and ... Read More
D Visa Guidance by gwynj
[b]INTRODUCTION[/b] I have posted much of this information in reply to several forum posts, but I think it might be helpful to have it one place. Following Brexit (and the end of the Transition period i.e. from 1/1/21), British citizens now need ...
I don’t interpret this the same way. To me I understand the extension to be only for people needing to renew residence permits or exchange the old type for new ones. It does say people had three months to apply for residency after arriving ... Read More
How to exchange a uk driving license without education? by HopefulHollie
Hi all, How do I change my UK Driving License for a Bulgarian one without Education documents? I've got my Bulgarian residency ID card, and a Clean, Full UK driving license, I understand that I am only able to drive on the roads with the UK ...
I believe this is being looked into by the embassy, and it’s ok to continue to drive on a U.K. licence for now. But that’s as much as I’ve heard recently. Unfortunately schools can’t help, I tried mine at the start of the ... Read More
Septic tank by Snowball6
Has anyone found the use of septic tanks a nuisance and looked into connecting to the mains supply? Any information would be gratefully received.
Jane I will be documenting all our Bulgarian adventures... can’t wait to get started. I agree, I’ve already got plans on how to save grey water for the garden, and get IBCs under every downpipe - once we’ve fitted some guttering ... Read More
COVID Vaccines by Snowball6
My husband had his first vaccine in England and the second in Bulgaria. When we go back I will be in the reverse position. Can anyone tell me where we stand when it comes to documentation and proof?
There’s no official documentation or proof of vaccination being given in U.K. at present, so until that happens it’s impossible to know what will be required. It’s safe to say the NHS will only be able to verify what it gave you, ... Read More
Working in UK, living in Bulgaria. by denerobt
Hello all, My partner ( soon to be wife) and I are set on retiring in Bulgaria however.... I will be working in the UK for a month then back in Bulgaria a month, and repeating this pattern for a few years. Can we still go under the Retiree option ...
If your partner has a pension it’s possible to apply for D visa on that basis. If you are travelling back and forward monthly you may not exceed 90 days in 180 so you potentially wouldn’t even need a visa at this point. But I’ve ... Read More
Septic tank by Snowball6
Has anyone found the use of septic tanks a nuisance and looked into connecting to the mains supply? Any information would be gratefully received.
Depends how close the mains runs to your property and the size of your garden. Septic tanks aren’t cheap and you need a decent bit of space to install them. Plus the ongoing need to pump etc. Our house is miles from anywhere so mains ... Read More
D Visa Guidance by gwynj
[b]INTRODUCTION[/b] I have posted much of this information in reply to several forum posts, but I think it might be helpful to have it one place. Following Brexit (and the end of the Transition period i.e. from 1/1/21), British citizens now need ...
Have embassies now started processing all types of D visa? I was under the impression that only a few categories were being dealt with. Also the option of applying on the basis that you can support yourself and providing evidence of funds does not ... Read More
Airlines that carry dogs by Mel1702
I'm wanting to fly my dog out to BG from the UK later in the year but struggling to find airlines that offer this service. Could anyone give me some advice please if you have done this with your own pet.Thanks in advance!
I doubt you’ll find any of the low cost airlines will do this, when we flew our two dogs to Italy many years ago we used BA. We decided to board the dogs for a week prior to the move and the kennels arranged all the transport, picked them up ... Read More
Transport help by Neo-uk1
Hi erveyone. I'm in need of a bit of help. I have some belongings being brought back from Bulgaria to the UK and the courier has asked me for a EROI number ?? Has anyone heard of this before. I went online and I think it's more for companies ...
I’m sure I also read somewhere that your U.K. and BG EORI numbers are the same except you add on a digit or something??? Wish I could remember where I saw that Read More
Transport help by Neo-uk1
Hi erveyone. I'm in need of a bit of help. I have some belongings being brought back from Bulgaria to the UK and the courier has asked me for a EROI number ?? Has anyone heard of this before. I went online and I think it's more for companies ...
Out of curiosity do you know if this can be done from outside BG? The next time I’ll be there will be when I bring our belongings over when we begin the move and although I don’t think I need a BG EORI number for that I will get one ... Read More
Transport help by Neo-uk1
Hi erveyone. I'm in need of a bit of help. I have some belongings being brought back from Bulgaria to the UK and the courier has asked me for a EROI number ?? Has anyone heard of this before. I went online and I think it's more for companies ...
No private individuals can apply for an EORI number too and you do need it now U.K. is not in EU. I don’t have a link handy but I’m sure a Google search will find it. Also might be worth checking out the various expat FB groups, much ... Read More
Living Off Grid in Motorhome / Legal help / Turkish Border by AngelHalo
I am heading out to Bulgaria mid April to set up my business and get residency. I am bringing a newly purchased Motorhome that is fully loaded for off-grid / off road living. I am looking for places to pitch up that are quiet and safe. I ...
Can’t answer all your questions but it is my understanding, as a Brit preparing to move to Bulgaria this year, that anything we bring with us must be more than 6 months old to not be classed as new and therefore attract import taxes. Read More
Residency in Bulgaria by Munchkin120268
Would anyone be able to tell me how long we can stay for in the house that my wife and I purchased as we are currently in the UK and planning to move permanently when we retire in 5 years - Martin
I’ve only heard of direct experience of obtaining a D visa from one person and it was for education. It was not easy. I’ve heard other people struggling to find out exactly what they need to do, the criteria are pretty specific but not ... Read More
Residency in Bulgaria by Munchkin120268
Would anyone be able to tell me how long we can stay for in the house that my wife and I purchased as we are currently in the UK and planning to move permanently when we retire in 5 years - Martin
You need to apply for the visa in U.K. so look up the consulate in London or theEmbassy in Sofia are very helpful. Read More
Residency in Bulgaria by Munchkin120268
Would anyone be able to tell me how long we can stay for in the house that my wife and I purchased as we are currently in the UK and planning to move permanently when we retire in 5 years - Martin
No you cannot do that you will have to go back to the UK for that period. The 90 days period is for the whole EU, so after the 90 days you will have to go back home for 90 days.Not correct, as BG is not in Schengen area (yet) you could spend 90 days ... Read More
Residency in Bulgaria by Munchkin120268
Would anyone be able to tell me how long we can stay for in the house that my wife and I purchased as we are currently in the UK and planning to move permanently when we retire in 5 years - Martin
The original post does say they are in U.K., as am I, so everything I’ve said is only relevant to U.K. citizens trying to move to BG post Brexit Read More
Residency in Bulgaria by Munchkin120268
Would anyone be able to tell me how long we can stay for in the house that my wife and I purchased as we are currently in the UK and planning to move permanently when we retire in 5 years - Martin
I’ve just been told that the D visa may not be be necessary if you own a house, you just apply straight for residency 🤨 or should I say someone said their sister just did that in the last month 🤷♀️ Maybe ... Read More
Residency in Bulgaria by Munchkin120268
Would anyone be able to tell me how long we can stay for in the house that my wife and I purchased as we are currently in the UK and planning to move permanently when we retire in 5 years - Martin
Assuming you don’t have residency - you can visit max 90 days in any 180 day period. Beyond that you’ll need a long stay D visa, then I believe you can apply for residency after that. It’s not as easy and will cost more money ... Read More
Arrival In Bulgaria - The Rules by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me, if I have a PCR Test in the Uk, do I need to quarantine when I get there? I’m finding it all confusing.
If you have residency or citizenship you can enter without a negative test but must quarantine. If you don’t have residency or citizenship you must have a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old. The test result needs to have specific ... Read More
Misleading guidance re residency in Bulgaria by David0000
I am UK citizen living in the UK, with property in Bulgaria. The UK FCDO’s guidance around Brexit has always been that “If you were [u]legally resident[/u] in Bulgaria before 1 January 2021, your rights will be protected by the ...
I looked at the link and predictably the government site is very vague. There are further links to explore but they don’t give any real help. There’s not much useful information for anyone there, you always need to dig deeper. However ... Read More
Misleading guidance re residency in Bulgaria by David0000
I am UK citizen living in the UK, with property in Bulgaria. The UK FCDO’s guidance around Brexit has always been that “If you were [u]legally resident[/u] in Bulgaria before 1 January 2021, your rights will be protected by the ...
How is it the government’s responsibility to make you aware of the changes? This has been talked about ad nauseum on every BG expat Facebook group and forum since the changes arising from Brexit became apparent. It was also mentioned on the ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Bulgaria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
It seems using couriers/removals/freight forwarders you will have to pay import taxes etc. That’s why many of them have stopped. Between the paperwork and delays at ports while the confusion is sorted out it’s not worth it. I decided ... Read More
Moving personal effects U.K.to EU - Taxes post Brexit????
We bought a house in Bulgaria and got residency last year, now we want to start moving our belongings across ready to move in the autumn. I’m hearing there may be issues post Brexit due to the lack of an agreement between U.K. and EU allowing ... Read More