@GinnyHench
American looking for information about Bulgaria
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About me
American
Lives in Sofia, Sofia-Capital
Speaks American English (native speaker), fairly good French and Italian, and am starting to learn Bulgarian
Registration: 19 September 2018
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Criminal background check for VISA D by chchristov
Has anyone done the criminal background check for the visa D? We're looking to do this for a Canadian citizen. Do you need the fingerprints when doing the criminal background check from abroad or did you just do the basic criminal background ...
@Marharyta Unless they've changed it recently, it's good for 6 months. I believe (but don't know for sure) that the fingerprints and name are run through the FBI's computerized records, to see whether there is anything to report. Read More
Income streams for D Visa by grumpyoldbird
I know there are lots of threads about the requirements for a D Visa, but I cant find anything that answers my query, so I'm hoping maybe someone knows the answer. Would income from one rental property in the UK and another one in France, be ...
@grumpyoldbird according to my immigration lawyer, proof of income (apart from pensions) is not accepted for purposes of issuing the D visa for Bulgaria. Read More
question about Apostille by TonyFF
Hello all, I got FBI clearance with Apostille that is needed for my application for long-term residence.It is supposed to be translated. But does it need to be legalized or the translation service is enough?thanks a lot
My experience was this: get all necessary documents, including FBI background check. Get all U.S. documents apostilled. Next, send them to my lawyer in Sofia, who is also a  certified translator, recognized by ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria - questions by GuestPoster347
Hello, I am planning to move to Bulgaria next year and have a few questions.The initial visa that I must get is a D type visa.It's requirements are stated, but iam not clear on some aspects of it.For a retired persons visa:1) At what point do I need ...
@D H16 Hi - I don't know how much the pension currently needs to be -- if one pension is more than the required amount, then I would think it's ok just to submit that one. When I applied, each of my pensions exceeded the minimum, which is why I was ... Read More
Visiting Bulgaria Oct 5-19 by jetmon135
Hi,My name is Alex in Oregon, USA. I searching for other U.S. expats that may point me in the right direction as far as the documents I need to bring with me to Sofia Bulgaria for initially applying for a 1 year residency permit. I’m not sure ...
@jetmon135 Hi - The LA Consulate is actually in Santa Monica. I had to go there from Honolulu for my interview. Read More
Moving to Sofia by D H16
Hello, I plan on moving to Sofia next year from the US. I have a $1600 pension and a large savings to last until I am 60, which is when my pension will triple. I just want to know the basics, what is important to know and if can I live off that $ ...
If you live modestly, as you say, you can manage on your current pension -- I'm reading your message to say that you are currently receiving it, right? There is a retiree visa available in Bulgaria , but as far as I am aware, Bulgaria doesn't grant ... Read More
D visa for pensioners background check question by johnnyb82
Hello all,I am a US citizen who is considering moving to Bulgaria as a pensioner. I have been living in another EU state for the last 3 years, but the cost of living has risen significantly since I moved here and I am looking for better options. I ...
Hi - the background check is done by the FBI - you can apply online, but you have to send them physical copies of your fingerprints. I would be surprised if any traffic offenses showed up in the FBI records. If you go to the FBI website you can ... Read More
visa applications to Bulgaria from South Africa by maseehadsa47
Hi Could anyone kindly post the web page for visa applicantions to Bulgaria from South Africa please.Best RegardsM. Dsa
@gwynj That is how it worked for me. I had to submit all of my notarized, apostilled, translated documents (plus fee and application form.) After I submitted those documents, I was advised by my attorney to phone for an appointment, which I did. Read More
Fingerprints in Bulgaria by remurphytx
In case any US citizen wants to be fingerprinted in Bulgaria to initiate the FBI Criminal Records report without going back to the US, here is what to do: 1. Learn Bulgarian language 2. The US Embassy said local police departments will take ...
It's correct, as someone said above, that the FBI itself does not require the fingerprints to be apostilled or otherwise certified, as long as they are clear and in the proper format. However, the resulting FBI document (the criminal background ... Read More
Criminal background check for VISA D by chchristov
Has anyone done the criminal background check for the visa D? We're looking to do this for a Canadian citizen. Do you need the fingerprints when doing the criminal background check from abroad or did you just do the basic criminal background ...
You're very welcome. Good luck - Ginny Read More
Criminal background check for VISA D by chchristov
Has anyone done the criminal background check for the visa D? We're looking to do this for a Canadian citizen. Do you need the fingerprints when doing the criminal background check from abroad or did you just do the basic criminal background ...
I see that I have an editing error in one sentence: It should read: "I flew to Los Angeles for my scheduled appointment and a couple of weeks after the interview I was notified that my visa was granted, so then . . . " Read More
Criminal background check for VISA D by chchristov
Has anyone done the criminal background check for the visa D? We're looking to do this for a Canadian citizen. Do you need the fingerprints when doing the criminal background check from abroad or did you just do the basic criminal background ...
@dcw121165 Hi - Here's what I did: I did the application on the FBI website, where you can do everything BUT the fingerprints. There were clear directions - there undoubtedly still are. That application remains incomplete until they receive your ... 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 ...
@Vasilev I agree -- the retiree visa D is quite straightforward. Read More
Moving to Bulgaria - questions by GuestPoster347
Hello, I am planning to move to Bulgaria next year and have a few questions.The initial visa that I must get is a D type visa.It's requirements are stated, but iam not clear on some aspects of it.For a retired persons visa:1) At what point do I need ...
In my case (U.S.) the apostille for my state pension had to be done by my state Attorney General's office: First, I had to have the document notarized in the usual manner. Then, the notarized document had to be submitted with the proper request ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria - questions by GuestPoster347
Hello, I am planning to move to Bulgaria next year and have a few questions.The initial visa that I must get is a D type visa.It's requirements are stated, but iam not clear on some aspects of it.For a retired persons visa:1) At what point do I need ...
I am not an expert by any means, but I did apply for and receive a "D" visa based on retiree status. I'm a U.S. citizen, retired. I submitted proof of my two pensions (one from my home state employment, one from the federal government). I was ... Read More