We are a couple planning to live in Bulgaria

Hi everyone. We are a couple from Switzerland. Can you advise us what is the first step what to do before moving to Bulgaria.  We want to know also about the health insurance how it works and how much we need to pay. Any recommendation for good a place to stay but we prefer a place near the beach or on the beach. We would love to hear from anyone here. Thank you and hope to mingle with you while we are there soonest. Thank you. regards.

Hi Vilma,

The first steb would be to read something about Bulgaria.  :)

The second wil be to come here for an excursion, 5-6 days will be enough.

Health insurance has different approaches, but using the standard - visiting an insurance company like UNIQA, ot Groupama, or Allianz will be sufficeint. In case of necessity they will cover the expences.

Good place to stay would be Plovdiv.
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSikBiDLWKaLUNua8D3hnuXqiKUyY8nBXSWWRnT6-0VBlQvyTShJA

If you need a sea resort, then probably Sozopol, Pomorie, Bourgas, Varna,
https://www.accessibletourism.org/resources/toolip/img/2015/12/05/sozopol.jpg

https://www.themayor.eu/uploads/city/main_image/36/default_Pomorie_south_view__Large_.jpg

https://www.novinite.com/media/images/2009-09/photo_verybig_107446.jpg

https://airlines-airports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bulgaria-Varna.jpg

it is all up to your taste. Options are numerous.

So research + excursion is a good start.

Hello Vilma,
I am living in Varna. I came here in October 2011.i did know anything about Bulgaria.
I rented an apartment, then I went to the immigration and I got my ID card for 5 years.
I am from Germany. With my German passport I went to the fibank and opened an account, no problem.
I canceled my health insurance in Germany, and I got now the Bulgarian  health insurance. I pay every three month 67 Leva.
I have a good GP who speaks fantastic English. You need a referral from your GP for an expert.
Even you go  privat, you will pay between 30 and 50 Leva.
First rent an apartment, before you want to buy. There are some fox around who wants to take more money as usual.
Varna is beautiful and not so cold in winter and never boring.
The prices are a little higher, because there are many tourists in summertime.
You can ask me anything you want to know. I try to help you.
All the best.
Greetings
Gigi

Hi Vilma,
I meant you can ask me everything. My English is not perfect. Sorry
Greetings
Gigi

Krstiann,
Where is the location of the last photo you posted?

Varna - Asparuch's bridge

Yes, Varna is very beautiful.