philip Mckay
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Speaks English Bits of Bulgarian and philippino :)
Registration: 03 August 2023
Retiree discounts by TonyFF
HI all, There are a lot of retiree discounts in Bulgaria for which proofs are needed( for ex. transportation, theaters, excursions, museums etc.) . If one has a non EU pension - what is the procedure to follow in 'REPUBLIC OF BULGARIANATIONAL ...
***. Don't worry I'm not long for this site .. just got to update my last 2 months expenditure for those that are interested and I'll be gone .. I can see why there are many members but not to many ... Read More
Retiree discounts by TonyFF
HI all, There are a lot of retiree discounts in Bulgaria for which proofs are needed( for ex. transportation, theaters, excursions, museums etc.) . If one has a non EU pension - what is the procedure to follow in 'REPUBLIC OF BULGARIANATIONAL ...
@romaniacI read many of your posts on here and I think your latest was enough to convince me that you are not such a nice person .. private message to someone like you is more than i could bare .. I'm retired now and having to speak to people like ... Read More
Retiree discounts by TonyFF
HI all, There are a lot of retiree discounts in Bulgaria for which proofs are needed( for ex. transportation, theaters, excursions, museums etc.) . If one has a non EU pension - what is the procedure to follow in 'REPUBLIC OF BULGARIANATIONAL ...
And yes I want it but not yet lol I'm only a mere whippet snapper at 64 😁 Read More
Retiree discounts by TonyFF
HI all, There are a lot of retiree discounts in Bulgaria for which proofs are needed( for ex. transportation, theaters, excursions, museums etc.) . If one has a non EU pension - what is the procedure to follow in 'REPUBLIC OF BULGARIANATIONAL ...
Well said tony Freedom of speech and ideas should be encouraged not stifled by a minority on here..Not everyone has a gold plated pension and even if they did they have got it mostly through years of work and come out the other side to enjoy there ... Read More
Driving License by Snowball6
I’ve just been pulled up on a spot check with police. They told me I need a Bulgarian license. Can anyone advise on the position, I drive in UK as well.
Right so often when you take out insurance it will ask if your a UK resident and obviously your a BG resident and a UK citizen ... You obviously have a yearly insurance for your car in UK .. but with the need to change your licence to a BG one ... Read More
Driving License by Snowball6
I’ve just been pulled up on a spot check with police. They told me I need a Bulgarian license. Can anyone advise on the position, I drive in UK as well.
Just use your Bulgarian driving licence ... However not sure about your status with a car .. do you own a car in UK or just hiring one.. hiring no problem but if you own a car there could be an issue ... you have to talk to your insurer about ... Read More
Driving License by Snowball6
I’ve just been pulled up on a spot check with police. They told me I need a Bulgarian license. Can anyone advise on the position, I drive in UK as well.
@Snowball6To ask this question you need to say how long your living in Bulgaria so then it becomes much clearer... I believe that if you spend more than a year here you are obliged to change over your licence to a BG one .. I do not know ... Read More
Looking for Care work by Ant64
My wife is head of care in a uk residential home. My question is would she be able to find similar work in Bulgaria working and looking after the elderly ?
@janemulberryNow that's a good idea Jane.. and has a definite potential Read More
Looking for Care work by Ant64
My wife is head of care in a uk residential home. My question is would she be able to find similar work in Bulgaria working and looking after the elderly ?
It probably won't be a shock if your employed by a care home which most are ... Minimum wage... overtime at single time unless your called in prior to a shift then it's time and a half.. few and far between I'm afraid thoughPublic holidays single ... Read More
Looking for Care work by Ant64
My wife is head of care in a uk residential home. My question is would she be able to find similar work in Bulgaria working and looking after the elderly ?
@Ant64There is one in samokov but as Jules says the language barrier is going to be a problem Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Bulgaria, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
Just got my electric bill 328.06 LVSo end result for January living costs was 2146lv. So at today's BG rate £943 It will be a lot cheaper next month Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Bulgaria, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
@grumpyoldbirdWell this trip has been very tough on us ... And one of the immediate problems was the main room LPG failed ... This was the main area to dry clothes and obviously the biggest room in the apartment.... Years before I had designed the ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Bulgaria, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
@grumpyoldbirdYes total Lev was 1818.74Just waiting for the electric bill estimated to be 400lev ISH!This month will be much cheaper so I'll be posting all 3 months that we are here ..It will include any taxes and services that have to be paid on a ... Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
@gwynjLol IV already ordered a Moto cross armoured vest and a couple of rugby tops with Eva protection on the shoulders.. biceps and chest .... This is the 3rd time iv hurt my collar bone and suspect IV broken before back in 2020 when COVID ... Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
Yes your right ... I always take picture on the phones of any meds I get in BG coz you think your gonna remember but after 6 months in UK you forget so makes it easy when you go to pharmacy you can just show a picture .. mind you IV ... Read More
North, South East or West? by Kath948381
I live in the Pomorie municipality can anyone tell this old biddie if it's North, South ,Easy or West Bulgaria,?
Yes I think if your nearer Burgas your classed as south east the new bypass road cuts 20 minutes off my journey now as it avoids a lot of the coastal towns ... It's got quicker and quicker .. I remember when the motorway stopped at stara zagora ... ... Read More
North, South East or West? by Kath948381
I live in the Pomorie municipality can anyone tell this old biddie if it's North, South ,Easy or West Bulgaria,?
@Kath948381Your about 40 minutes from my summer villa in Byala my place classed as North east Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
Paratramol is another ... Looks strong 37mg codine by the looks ... I believe co codamol are 20 mg codine Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
Paracofdal You can look it up on Google seems to be 3 active ingredients ... Once you have the details just speek to your doc and ask the question regarding your son and usage ... Bulgarian drugs seem to be stronger .... Read More
Do I need a prescription to get meds ? by Suzi Masterson
this is so helpful thank you. i knew there would be more costs than id seen. there isnt much more. 1 thing i am curious on. do i need a prescription to get meds (like anti biotics or pain meds not like ibeuprofen) ? my 13 year old lives on pain meds ...
@Suzi MastersonHi Suzi Right you can get antibiotics from a pharmacy .. I had a bad infection in my eye after cleaning out my pool full of dead frogs etc and must have infected my eye... it was closed up an badly swollen .. I just pointed at it and ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Bulgaria, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
@janemulberryYes it's been a very bad start to 2024 ... But anyway got the missus back from Philippines 🙂. Next week I'll start some mild excersice.. but each day now I get better .. can tie my own laces today and managed to shut the car ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Bulgaria, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
Living costs for 5th Jan till 5th February1818.74This includes House tax 350lv. (540 internal sqmRepairs/tools 110lvLPGPetrol.. more than usual due to many trips to Sofia 50km each way going out meals and coffee visits 250lv Also bare in mind that ... Read More
Residency Cards by Kath948381
Our cards run out in February 2025 can anyone tell me when we should start the renewal process and what we'd need to take with us.
@Kath948381Hi Kath go to MFA BG it says on there Read More
UK Pensions by GuestPoster1101101
I will be eligible for my first UK pension payment at the end of February.I've not had any Bulgarian income and don't think I ever will.Will Bulgaria want to tax my pension here?And do I need to declare (in Bulgaria) all my pension incomes in ...
The reason I asked about children is that there is a government list of whether your considered to be a expat... If you have children then it's your permanent link to the UK unless you actually transfer your tax affairs to Bulgaria which is not a ... Read More
UK Pensions by GuestPoster1101101
I will be eligible for my first UK pension payment at the end of February.I've not had any Bulgarian income and don't think I ever will.Will Bulgaria want to tax my pension here?And do I need to declare (in Bulgaria) all my pension incomes in ...
@Erm1ntrudeHave you got children in the UK Read More
UK Pensions by GuestPoster1101101
I will be eligible for my first UK pension payment at the end of February.I've not had any Bulgarian income and don't think I ever will.Will Bulgaria want to tax my pension here?And do I need to declare (in Bulgaria) all my pension incomes in ...
@Erm1ntrudeBulgaria would only tax your income if you transferred your tax affairs there ... In other words full expat.. UK and Bulgaria have a tax agreement Read More
Driving from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv by GuestPoster1102
Hi all, Will be in Bulgaria for the very first time in Feb and planning to go from Sofia Airport to Plovdiv (and back) by a rental car - thinks it's the easiest as we have a 1.5 years baby. One question is, how's the driving from Sofia to Plovdiv, ...
I'm in Bulgaria now .. 45 km from Sofia up in mountains 10km from Borovets in a town called Samokov .Bulgaria are good with roads this time of year and quickly clear if snow falls ..Current conditions are fairly mild January some snow ... Now 4 ... Read More
Residence permit timeframe for an non-EU spouse of an EU citizen. by GuestPoster1102
Hi all,Me (Canadian) and my wife (German) are planning to relocate to Bulgaria in a couple of months. Reading through bunch of experiences online, it feels like getting residence permit for a non-eu citizen can take more than a couple of months (i ...
Just received a txt from BG embassy London that my visa for a retired person on a company pension is ready to be fixed to my passport ... So thats the 1st hurdle over with and only taken 36 days from start to finish 😁 Read More
Snow in your area ? by mckayphil
Its been snowing for about 16 hours now in samokov and still going at it .. Should be good ski in Monday
Never skied vitosha always looks very misty and icy.. one day ... Years ago I nearly bought an apartment very close to the lift ther but it was off plan and I got cold feet over it ... Skied all week at borovets. Fantastic conditions ... Read More
Foreign prejudice against people born in Bulgaria by mickeyhart
Whats the deal with foreigners on computers quick to spread a bunch of prejudice about the Roma? Weve got all sorts out here and its about getting the full picture.In a post someones on about the "Gypsy Problem". Gets me thinking how is that ...
Oh dear Micky what have you started tut tut ... As Micky says I live in a town where there is a huge Roma population .. when I bought the house I knew nothing about them .. but when I went there my prime objective was to be as close to borovets as ... Read More
Flour Types by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me what the Bulgarian types of flour are/used for please?
@SimCityATThanks for the info 🙂I got baking powder and vanilla sugar at LidlThe vanilla was so cheap 25pence for 10 sachets bargain .. think I paid £2 for 3 sachets in Sainsbury just before xmas.. been looking for sultanas ... Read More
Snow in your area ? by mckayphil
Its been snowing for about 16 hours now in samokov and still going at it .. Should be good ski in Monday
It took me 30 minutes to do the final defrost with the engine running omg ithe ice was like like concrete lol Wasn't to bad going down but I was only going 10kph. Na I'm joking it was more like 30 and no one tooted at me for going slow ... Read More
Snow in your area ? by mckayphil
Its been snowing for about 16 hours now in samokov and still going at it .. Should be good ski in Monday
Yes so do I.. adds a little survival instinct.. something you have to be ready for.Couldn't sleep been up and down all night worrying about getting to Sofia .. Michelle hasn't got a coat as I took it home with me coz it was about 7 degrees ... Read More
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
Yes the house tax is one of those things that you can't pay online .. it's easy in Byala coz the lady there speaks English there but Samokov is a different ball game ... Difficult! And it's that time again isn't it lol Read More
Snow in your area ? by mckayphil
Its been snowing for about 16 hours now in samokov and still going at it .. Should be good ski in Monday
We will once I get my wife back from Philippines.. she currently on her way to Qatar , should arrive Sofia 11:40am So up at 7 am to dig the car out uugh Michelle usually does that for me lol.. getting to old to dig cars out .. she loves it .. the ... Read More
Can anyone recommend a good coastal campsite by AnnaGeoffski
Hi everyone, So I am trying to find a campsite for this summer 2024, probably for 70 days June-Aug time. We were looking Varna area and coastal location preferred. I have been looking but the reviews on the sites are so bad. We have been ...
Obzor is just 5 km away from Byala it's a large seaside town with a very nice beach .. medium size holiday resort due to hotels being built there .. I think there is about 15 camp sites Read More
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
The Bulgarian property boom has definitely arrived in Samokov ! I been asked 3 times this week if I would sell my house and all were Bulgarians oh and 1 from UK just before Xmas ... I'd be tempted but nothing for sale up here and a need a ski home ... Read More
Can anyone recommend a good coastal campsite by AnnaGeoffski
Hi everyone, So I am trying to find a campsite for this summer 2024, probably for 70 days June-Aug time. We were looking Varna area and coastal location preferred. I have been looking but the reviews on the sites are so bad. We have been ...
@AnnaGeoffskiHiI have a home in Byala Varna It's a very nice area and about 35minute drive to Varna and 45 minutes to Burgas..There are quite a few camp sites in the area . And can be viewed online ... I have not been to any Phil Read More
Tro Vs family reunification by MasonD
I have enough pension at 60 to hit the criteria for d visa but the missus does not. I have been quoted £3200 for the whole process the get the d visa for both of us using the tro route, this includes all the criteria (including UK company ...
I am doin mine now .. awaiting visa as retired person on company pension Read More
Tro Vs family reunification by MasonD
I have enough pension at 60 to hit the criteria for d visa but the missus does not. I have been quoted £3200 for the whole process the get the d visa for both of us using the tro route, this includes all the criteria (including UK company ...
Shaun they don't ask for financial information for your wife it's only you there interested in .. once you have your residence she will only require proof of your residence in BG . Her birth certificate.... Marraige cert ...UK ... Read More
New Vignette by mickeyhart
Do we still get to the end of January? First time for old muggins here getting them new online vignettes. Dont want to make a goat rodeo out of it like when I tried doing my tax online.
@mickeyhartI read an article on line that said they actually reduced it last year by 10%. Amazing 👍 Read More
Foreign prejudice against people born in Bulgaria by mickeyhart
Whats the deal with foreigners on computers quick to spread a bunch of prejudice about the Roma? Weve got all sorts out here and its about getting the full picture.In a post someones on about the "Gypsy Problem". Gets me thinking how is that ...
@mickeyhartI dont think it's racism Micky it's just that what your reading is a lot of people who have bad experiences from a section of the Bulgarian society... Unfortunately also there all done by stealth aswell .. IV had my fair share of ... Read More
Mobile phones contracts by SimCityAT
Also worth checking out the Mobile Phone comparison site
Ok thanks for the info Tony 👍 Read More
Mobile phones contracts by SimCityAT
Also worth checking out the Mobile Phone comparison site
Lucky you 👍 we do hav some quite good plans in UK I'm still managing to use Tesco which uses O2 carrier.. but fear it will be the last year with no additional daily surcharges. 3 pounds a day for all the rest now to use abroad 😪. ... Read More
Has anyone got a A1. Netbox ? And if so us it post pay or pre pay
Home internet Read More
Bulgarian Driver License by TonyFF
Has anyone taken classes in Bulgaria to get Bulgarian driver license? This questions is mostly to expats that do no live in the EU and it is not possible to exchange their current driver licenses with Bulgarian ones.Please share your ...
Haha miss read it I think we are both part of the Vienna convention so it's just a paperwork exercise for Brits to change over ... I have no intention of driving in UK again .. taxi and buses and walking fir me .. I can spend a lot of money on ... Read More
Bulgarian Driver License by TonyFF
Has anyone taken classes in Bulgaria to get Bulgarian driver license? This questions is mostly to expats that do no live in the EU and it is not possible to exchange their current driver licenses with Bulgarian ones.Please share your ...
I wasn't aware that you needed to speak Bulgarian to do that ? I know you have to be able to speak Bulgarian to get citizenship.. I can't say I have to much knowledge in this subject as it's to far down the road for me.I presume you have residency ... Read More
Question about car insurance by TonyFF
HI all, I got my prolonged residence card !!!! Yeah:) But I am back in the USA.Returning to Bulgaria in April.I will be shipping my car to Bulgaria- I have international driver permit and I read that I can drive a car with foreign plate up to ...
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
Also my cousin June lives not to far from his house an she deals in real estate ... See every cloud has a silver lining :) Read More
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
@grumpyoldbirwrlk we will see . The lawyer want all the children's and wives of children passports marraige certificates dates of marriage dates of birth maiden names .. luckily for my dad who emailed me in Bulgaria that I always carry our marriage ... Read More
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
@grumpyoldbirdYeh my dad's just put his up for sale down near limouge as my mum died just before xmas and he is not really fit enough to drive all that way now after caring for my bed ridden mum for the last 3 years ..Life can be a real test just ... Read More
Quick Visa question by MasonD
Im not sure if this has been asked before, apologies if it has.I have 2 small final salary pensions that start to pay out when i am 60, about £7k a year (£600 a month).As i understand it the D visa requirements for retirees state 'A ...
Bye bye . Please do the same and if you disagree with anything I say please just pm the person iv said it to and you can tell them in your usual fashion what a load of rubbish I talk lol Read More
Quick Visa question by MasonD
Im not sure if this has been asked before, apologies if it has.I have 2 small final salary pensions that start to pay out when i am 60, about £7k a year (£600 a month).As i understand it the D visa requirements for retirees state 'A ...
And the fact you do yours in vratsa and the couple I know do there's in Varna and the BG embassy in London confirmation proves my point there all different ! They shouldn't be but they are Read More
Residence permit timeframe for an non-EU spouse of an EU citizen. by GuestPoster1102
Hi all,Me (Canadian) and my wife (German) are planning to relocate to Bulgaria in a couple of months. Reading through bunch of experiences online, it feels like getting residence permit for a non-eu citizen can take more than a couple of months (i ...
@gwynj yes I'm skiing while my visa is being processed. Best way keeps your mind off it 🙂 Read More
Quick Visa question by MasonD
Im not sure if this has been asked before, apologies if it has.I have 2 small final salary pensions that start to pay out when i am 60, about £7k a year (£600 a month).As i understand it the D visa requirements for retirees state 'A ...
@grahamstarkwe Graham it's not what your saying it's the way you talk to people ... I neither agree or disagree.. take a look at gwynj posts he doesn't always agree but he says it respectfully .. I was hoping that what you just posted was a ... Read More
Quick Visa question by MasonD
Im not sure if this has been asked before, apologies if it has.I have 2 small final salary pensions that start to pay out when i am 60, about £7k a year (£600 a month).As i understand it the D visa requirements for retirees state 'A ...
@grumpyoldbirdWhen I do mine I'll let you know what the score is ... I should be doing the residence permit at the begining of April when I return after the 9th April Read More
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
House buying can be really difficult in a place like Bulgaria because of the very wide market differences for the same types of property .. lathe prices are based on location in a small way city. Skiing/mountain , beach and rural. The actual ... Read More
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
I was on Bulgarian properties site trying to find info regarding Bulgarian companies incorporation and thought I'd take. Quick look at houses and land for sale up here near borovets .. good god they seem to have gone ballistic ... Almost doubled ... Read More
Bring my Non EU parent to Bulgaria by smouse92000
Helloi am an EU citizen loin Bulgaria and I want to bring my non eu parent to live with me. As my parent receives pension, should we apply for family reunification? Or should my parent apply for Visa D ? Thank you
@gwynjGood luck and a speedy journey to BG for your father Read More
Quick Visa question by MasonD
Im not sure if this has been asked before, apologies if it has.I have 2 small final salary pensions that start to pay out when i am 60, about £7k a year (£600 a month).As i understand it the D visa requirements for retirees state 'A ...
Listen the information I give has come direct from BG embassy London .. I even have a email stating that so quit the attitude .. IV even spoken to friends last night regarding your comments and they like you renew there residence permit each year ... Read More
Hiring a car by derekhandyman
Hi all and a happy new year to all expats. Hope you have all had a good one so far. I am getting closer to coming across and view some houses and I am thinking about hiring a car so that we can go view over a wide area. I am travelling from the UK ...
Bus to Ur destination is the stress free way to go then get your hire car .. but it's the last part of the journey that brings it's challenges especially with heavy luggage ... It will be so nice when all I have us a backpack .. maybe by the end of ... Read More
Quick Visa question by MasonD
Im not sure if this has been asked before, apologies if it has.I have 2 small final salary pensions that start to pay out when i am 60, about £7k a year (£600 a month).As i understand it the D visa requirements for retirees state 'A ...
It's not on the requirements for d type visa . It requires only 3 months bank statements no amount for 12 months residence ... I'll be inputting my Bulgarian bank account statement anyway as that has more than a years money in it, but if ... Read More
Company incorporation by awcarly
Hi, I am almost finished paying for my house in Yambol, I still need to find a reputable company that can offer remote company formation, I have been quoted 1400 euros from a lawyer based in Sofia. I am a bit wary of using generic companies as they ...
@awcarlyTry them... your buying a service your not getting it for free .. they are the biggest in BG . And are not gonna refuse your money Read More
Bring my Non EU parent to Bulgaria by smouse92000
Helloi am an EU citizen loin Bulgaria and I want to bring my non eu parent to live with me. As my parent receives pension, should we apply for family reunification? Or should my parent apply for Visa D ? Thank you
Most of this is just doing what the embassy says in your home country.. paperwork gathering basically .. you don't need a lawyer. Just collect what paperwork they require. And copy it all .as they don't want the originals . Once you got the visa ... Read More
New Vignette by mickeyhart
Do we still get to the end of January? First time for old muggins here getting them new online vignettes. Dont want to make a goat rodeo out of it like when I tried doing my tax online.
Do what Graham said .. it makes sense and that's what I'll do .. sooner or later buying vignette only when u need it will be a *+&; up Read More
Hiring a car by derekhandyman
Hi all and a happy new year to all expats. Hope you have all had a good one so far. I am getting closer to coming across and view some houses and I am thinking about hiring a car so that we can go view over a wide area. I am travelling from the UK ...
@janemulberryThe pre loaded cards are not credit cards they are debit cards and tried to use my wise card for the deposit but its not a credit card they cannot block the deposit on it .. a decent hire company will only block the money .. if you get ... Read More
Quick Visa question by MasonD
Im not sure if this has been asked before, apologies if it has.I have 2 small final salary pensions that start to pay out when i am 60, about £7k a year (£600 a month).As i understand it the D visa requirements for retirees state 'A ...
@MasonDI put in for my retirement visa in December and it will be ready to pickup when I return home in march.. I'm 64 and used my company pension .. they are not interested how much you have in your bank .. it stated 3 bank statements but when I ... Read More
Company incorporation by awcarly
Hi, I am almost finished paying for my house in Yambol, I still need to find a reputable company that can offer remote company formation, I have been quoted 1400 euros from a lawyer based in Sofia. I am a bit wary of using generic companies as they ...
And it sounds far to expensive Read More
Company incorporation by awcarly
Hi, I am almost finished paying for my house in Yambol, I still need to find a reputable company that can offer remote company formation, I have been quoted 1400 euros from a lawyer based in Sofia. I am a bit wary of using generic companies as they ...
@awcarlyTry Bulgarian properties they did mine .. do you need a company now that we are out of EU to take over ownership if the house ? I'm updating my own ignorance on this subject by asking that question .. Read More
New Vignette by mickeyhart
Do we still get to the end of January? First time for old muggins here getting them new online vignettes. Dont want to make a goat rodeo out of it like when I tried doing my tax online.
If I could get away from having a car I would as it becomes more hassle the older you get . IV often thought about just getting the bus from Sofia to Burgas but hard then to get from Burgas to Byala .. the bus service is excellent in Bulgaria .. we ... Read More
New Vignette by mickeyhart
Do we still get to the end of January? First time for old muggins here getting them new online vignettes. Dont want to make a goat rodeo out of it like when I tried doing my tax online.
@mickeyhartDo you use your car most of the time or just now and again Mickey.. I presume you don't want to waste any money by just doin it fir the year ? If that's the case ? What do you use the car for just shopping most if the time ? I know ... Read More
Hiring a car by derekhandyman
Hi all and a happy new year to all expats. Hope you have all had a good one so far. I am getting closer to coming across and view some houses and I am thinking about hiring a car so that we can go view over a wide area. I am travelling from the UK ...
@derekhandymanHi DerekWell uv been travelling to Bulgaria since 2005 and in the early years was going 5 or 5 times a year all using hire cars up to this very day ... Never heard of a licence check .. think that codswollap .. IV got a hire car now ... Read More
Question about car insurance by TonyFF
HI all, I got my prolonged residence card !!!! Yeah:) But I am back in the USA.Returning to Bulgaria in April.I will be shipping my car to Bulgaria- I have international driver permit and I read that I can drive a car with foreign plate up to ...
@grahamstark1Many thanks for the info Graham.. I'll just have to forgow the HGV but as I don't think I'd pass the phycological exam 😱. I used to love my trailer tent and caravan trips all over UK and down to Spain once I got fed up with UK ... Read More
Holiday blues by philip Mckay
Well arrived Bulgaria fantastic flight came in at 30 minutes early (Now the blues started Booked a car with easy rent back in October through economy bookings .. no car and no one in the office either . No answers to any of the tel numbers ... ...
My belly is distracted it's huge I didn't have a loaf tin so made it in a glass casserole dish.. I can feel the ski suit getting tighter lolYes it's pretty traumatic really ,I feel it aswell as she was very helpful to us when we bought our house ... Read More
Retiring to Burgas by michaelgillba
Hello All,After a lot of research, we see that Bulgaria is going to be a great place to retire. We've just signed a contract on an apartment and will move in in a few weeks. Looking forward (Not!) to the registration process for me (Irish ...
I'm marraide and it's gonna take up to 9 to 12 months to get us both done because my wife not in pension . A lot of it depends if your partner is retired on a pension ? If she is then she can apply on her own providing it meets the ... Read More
Bring my Non EU parent to Bulgaria by smouse92000
Helloi am an EU citizen loin Bulgaria and I want to bring my non eu parent to live with me. As my parent receives pension, should we apply for family reunification? Or should my parent apply for Visa D ? Thank you
@smouse92000It's family reunification and it's also a D type visa for that,. then residence permit but it's very quick for u being a EU citizen. Read More
Residence permit timeframe for an non-EU spouse of an EU citizen. by GuestPoster1102
Hi all,Me (Canadian) and my wife (German) are planning to relocate to Bulgaria in a couple of months. Reading through bunch of experiences online, it feels like getting residence permit for a non-eu citizen can take more than a couple of months (i ...
I'm going through it at the moment but we are both UK citizens so Third party nationals an it takes about 9 months and that if the visa and the residence permits are quick .. if it's 3 months for each then it's 12 months .. good luck sounds like ... Read More
Question about car insurance by TonyFF
HI all, I got my prolonged residence card !!!! Yeah:) But I am back in the USA.Returning to Bulgaria in April.I will be shipping my car to Bulgaria- I have international driver permit and I read that I can drive a car with foreign plate up to ...
@Erm1ntrudeWhat's the thing with the education document ? Do you have to have one ? In UK you only get one it you pass exam not because you attended and completed like in Philippines. And it's 48 years ago since I left eek where did it all go ... Read More
Holiday blues by philip Mckay
Well arrived Bulgaria fantastic flight came in at 30 minutes early (Now the blues started Booked a car with easy rent back in October through economy bookings .. no car and no one in the office either . No answers to any of the tel numbers ... ...
I'm de stressing by baking cake. Haven't got a clue if it's the right flour .. managed to get some vanilla sugar and baking powder by asking if anyone spoke English . Mmm just had a slice .. yummy .. coconut cake tomoz :) Read More
Holiday blues by philip Mckay
Well arrived Bulgaria fantastic flight came in at 30 minutes early (Now the blues started Booked a car with easy rent back in October through economy bookings .. no car and no one in the office either . No answers to any of the tel numbers ... ...
She was unconsolable.. Gardinier was a lovely girl 34 years old ... The kids when told were saying no she be home soon .. omg!Brakes failed on the bike and she smashed headfirst into the wall .. Read More
Holiday blues
Well arrived Bulgaria fantastic flight came in at 30 minutes early (Now the blues started Booked a car with easy rent back in October through economy bookings .. no car and no one in the office either . No answers to any of the tel numbers ... ... Read More
Question about car insurance by TonyFF
HI all, I got my prolonged residence card !!!! Yeah:) But I am back in the USA.Returning to Bulgaria in April.I will be shipping my car to Bulgaria- I have international driver permit and I read that I can drive a car with foreign plate up to ...
@gwynjI presume that I could get fully comp insurance in Bulgaria or I won't be buying a new car ? Read More
Starlink internet everywhere in Bulgaria by mickeyhart
Elon Musk just wired up the whole of Bulgaria. Just checking if anyone tried Starlink before I take the plunge?
Can't see Bulgaria listed? Romania is Read More
Property Bubble
@BhavnaIV had 2 of these so called experts trying to be rude during debates .. constructive advice is one thing but rudeness is not motivating or helpful.. as you can see from the tone of the reply to merry policing is a harsh term. We are in ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don't 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 your ...
@jasmith837Hi welcome to expat :) Are you retired ? Or hoping to work ? Read More
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
I think the Bulgarian property will be a bit more resilient than in 2008 .. one major factor is that pre 2008 the property boom was fueled by Irish and the UK citizens mostly.. buying property up as investments and with a market so cheap you could ... Read More
Where to consider moving for a more self sufficient lifestyle ? by ButterMyPaws19
Hi, we are English (hubby and I) early retirees, who had moved to France pre brexit but are now looking to move to Bulgaria for a new adventure. We moved to rural France for a quieter, more self sufficient, as off grid as possible, life but it is ...
@ButterMyPaws19Well I have property in the Rila mountains, in Samokov which is also a rural area, big potato growing area but winters are harsh. I also have property on the black sea in Byala Varna.. my Bulgarian friends took me to the other side ... Read More
Implications of selling a Bulgarian house by grumpyoldbird
Hi guys, I've had this text sent to me about the implications of selling a house in Bulgaria. This is exactly as it was sent to me and I have no idea where it originated;I AM NOT AN ACCOUNTANT OR LAWYER. This is just my understanding of the ...
@gwynjI new you would be the one to shed some light on this subject. Thanks gwynj.. Happy new year :) Read More
Merry Bulgarian Christmas by JimJ
Весела Коледа to all our BG members.... I'd post a photo of our local carol singers about to set off on their rounds but it seems too advanced for the site software
Wasn't a great end to 2023 . Mum died after a long illness at the end of November and funeral a couple of weeks into December. But she had a good innings and managed to stay with us for her 90th birthday with a big family get together.. she passed ... Read More
Implications of selling a Bulgarian house by grumpyoldbird
Hi guys, I've had this text sent to me about the implications of selling a house in Bulgaria. This is exactly as it was sent to me and I have no idea where it originated;I AM NOT AN ACCOUNTANT OR LAWYER. This is just my understanding of the ...
@grumpyoldbirdI cannot say iv ever thought about it to be honest.. I thought I'd just pop my clogs in Bulgaria and the missus would inherit everything lol But certainly sounds complicated that's for sure.. strange thing for someone you though Read More
Property Bubble by Adriana Petrova
hi all, when /if at all/ do you think prices will crash?
@Adriana PetrovaAs I have no intention of buying or selling my Bulgarian homes I don't know to much about the Bulgarian market.. I do understand it's going through a upward trajectory right now. I don't think we are in a 2008 scenario that's for ... Read More
Merry Bulgarian Christmas by JimJ
Весела Коледа to all our BG members.... I'd post a photo of our local carol singers about to set off on their rounds but it seems too advanced for the site software
Merry Xmas everyone Read More
Drain to septic tank by georgewheelwright
Hi gang, along your BG house adventures has anyone had to get someone in to connect a drain into an existing sceptic tank?.We've seen a few nice houses but no internal bathroom .I can fit a new bathroom and do the plumbing etc,mains sewage is ...
Well at least you don't have any immediate problems which is a good thing and let's face it Bulgarians have been using these things probably for hundreds of years and probably a few hundred more to come horses for courses right or needs must! I ... Read More
Areas/houses for sale in the Black sea regions at reasonable price by derekhandyman
Hi expats. Thanks for having me in your forum. I will be coming across very soon to look round at the different areas/houses for sale. So far I have been looking around the Popovo area because of the English community that already exists around ...
Having bought my place in Samokov was just a shell no windows or doors totally open to the elements . Went there to get an apartment but none available so ended buying this 500sqm i+ internal area 4 story house . Designed as 2 semi detached ... Read More
Drain to septic tank by georgewheelwright
Hi gang, along your BG house adventures has anyone had to get someone in to connect a drain into an existing sceptic tank?.We've seen a few nice houses but no internal bathroom .I can fit a new bathroom and do the plumbing etc,mains sewage is ...
@janemulberryMmmm when I looked at places around kostanets. The real Estater said that they dig a hole and put a wooden hut thing over the top so maybe it's an old bog.. best not to look eek! The whole rural thing just tuned me off. Thankfully both ... Read More
Drain to septic tank by georgewheelwright
Hi gang, along your BG house adventures has anyone had to get someone in to connect a drain into an existing sceptic tank?.We've seen a few nice houses but no internal bathroom .I can fit a new bathroom and do the plumbing etc,mains sewage is ...
@grumpyoldbirdIs that some sort of rain water recycling unit ? Or some sort of ready made septic tank .. IV only seen hand made ones .I could easy make one but to old to dig the hole now lol .. oh I can feel my back aching just thinking about it ... Read More
Emails from BG to UK. by georgewheelwright
How has your experience been concerning emails from BG Estate agents etc ?.We actually found the right for us and sent several emails to the company selling it.Days passed without any contact until we saw the dreaded SOLD sign ,,we were gutted so ...
@SimCityATOh I was trying to connect it to chatter about cars just could not see what it meant. Must be a response regarding real estate agents Read More
Drain to septic tank by georgewheelwright
Hi gang, along your BG house adventures has anyone had to get someone in to connect a drain into an existing sceptic tank?.We've seen a few nice houses but no internal bathroom .I can fit a new bathroom and do the plumbing etc,mains sewage is ...
@grumpyoldbirdI very much doubt it's a cesspit .. 14 years is far to long for all that poo just to sit there.. if it has a run off it's probably a septic tank and yes it could operate quite efficiently and last 14 years .. the one I had in my ex ... Read More
Emails from BG to UK. by georgewheelwright
How has your experience been concerning emails from BG Estate agents etc ?.We actually found the right for us and sent several emails to the company selling it.Days passed without any contact until we saw the dreaded SOLD sign ,,we were gutted so ...
@mickeyhartWhat is www? Read More
Emails from BG to UK. by georgewheelwright
How has your experience been concerning emails from BG Estate agents etc ?.We actually found the right for us and sent several emails to the company selling it.Days passed without any contact until we saw the dreaded SOLD sign ,,we were gutted so ...
Well there you go George.. SimCity has the answer. If you can't find it on your car just ask SimCity he can tell you where it is :) Read More