

gwynj
Welsh expat in Bulgaria
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Bansko, Blagoevgrad
Speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Registration: 30 June 2020
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Health care private by Trinidad58
I Need a real good privat healthcare in Bulgaria, Not just prepay, or refund to Pay in advance.i have offers from Allianz care but all paid in advance?does anyone a real top one?thank you Trinidad58gabriela

@Trinidad58If you PM me, you can discuss these issues privately. You can't share contact info publicly in a forum (for your own safety).If you are resident in Bulgaria, it's no problem at all to spend a lot of time travelling or having a second home ... Read More


Health care private by Trinidad58
I Need a real good privat healthcare in Bulgaria, Not just prepay, or refund to Pay in advance.i have offers from Allianz care but all paid in advance?does anyone a real top one?thank you Trinidad58gabriela

@Trinidad58The process is very straightforward. There is an application form and (small) application fee. Most attorneys will prepare some notarized documents (e.g. rental contract, landlord declaration, financial independence, etc.). And it is ... Read More


English speaking doctor in Burgas/ Sarafovo by hackru425
Hello everyone,I need to find an English speaking doctor in Burgas/ Sarafovo--- any recommendations?Thanks for any referrals--Russell

@hackru425I concur with my learned colleague @Jimj... Superdoc is an excellent platform. GPs (General Practitioner = Primary Care Physician) are listed as well as many specialists. I look for the docs with plenty of good feedback (many have ... Read More


Health care private by Trinidad58
I Need a real good privat healthcare in Bulgaria, Not just prepay, or refund to Pay in advance.i have offers from Allianz care but all paid in advance?does anyone a real top one?thank you Trinidad58gabriela

@Trinidad58The official info (as per the links I provided) says 2 documents. The rental contract itself (which you have) and the landlord declaration (which you don't). If you don't have them both, you can ask for the 2nd, or try the process with ... Read More


Getting appointment at bsl Manchester by Harchar
I keep getting error message when trying to make an appointment online for bsl manchester for a nlv,could anyone help please?

@HarcharIf the appointment booking link doesn't work, maybe you just call/email them instead?https://uk.blsspainvisa.com/manchester/contact.php Read More


Living in Valencia by opietaylor7
Hello everyone;I lived and studied at the University of Valencia "way back" when Franco was dictator and loved Valencia. I returned to marry someone I had met but was not Roman Catholic nor was he, so we were not allowed to marry. (lived in ...

@opietaylor7As an older retiree it's very easy to get your Spanish residence with the No Lucrativa Visa. So that's one less thing to worry about.Valencia is lovely and it's a great choice. We're nearby in Alicante (actually Elche) and it's also a ... Read More


Health care private by Trinidad58
I Need a real good privat healthcare in Bulgaria, Not just prepay, or refund to Pay in advance.i have offers from Allianz care but all paid in advance?does anyone a real top one?thank you Trinidad58gabriela

@Trinidad58The proof of address is a rental contract + "landlord declaration". This is two documents, both to be signed by the landlord. One, or both, to be notarized.Landlord declaration is ... Read More


Expired Id card by Lly0
Hi, my sister is a student in Bulgaria at the moment. She is a UK citizen. She was careless and let her id card expire. We thought she would have to pay a fine to renew it, but it has been destroyed and she was told she would have to get a ...

@Lly0It certainly sounds like you have to start all over again with the D visa, unfortunately. Personally, I'd pay for a consult with an immigration attorney, just in case they think that there's anything that can be done to salvage the ... Read More


Health care private by Trinidad58
I Need a real good privat healthcare in Bulgaria, Not just prepay, or refund to Pay in advance.i have offers from Allianz care but all paid in advance?does anyone a real top one?thank you Trinidad58gabriela

@Trinidad58Yes, this cheaper insurance is accepted by immigration for visas, residence permits, and EU Citizen Registration. It's not a "proper" health insurance, you can source that later (or get covered by NHIF).For EU/Swiss citizens, you'll need ... Read More


Considering Bulgaria for My Tech Career – Best Cities & Insights? by Justtdaveee
Hey everyone,I’m David, a 20-year-old from Nigeria, currently studying Data Science in the UK. I’m planning ahead for my future and considering moving to Bulgaria after completing my BSc in 2027.I’d love to get insights from those ...

@JusttdaveeeMost countries are happy for you to spend your money getting an education with them, and have some way for you to stay in the country for work experience (short term). The UK has the Graduate Visa option, and this allows you to work for ... Read More


External Staircase - Remove? by VillageLife
Hi All, I wondered what the general view here is about external staircases have most of you removed them and installed internal staircases?. Or have you learnt to live and embrace it?.

@VillageLifeThe external stairs are typically very solid constructions, so removing them is usually not an option. Additionally, the stairs often go to the "main" floor for living, and the lower floor often has height issues affecting its usability. ... Read More


Health care private by Trinidad58
I Need a real good privat healthcare in Bulgaria, Not just prepay, or refund to Pay in advance.i have offers from Allianz care but all paid in advance?does anyone a real top one?thank you Trinidad58gabriela

@Trinidad58The cost for heating/cooling depends a lot on your exact usage (hours/temperature), the insulation (internal/external + double glazing) in your property, and the AC unit (older more inefficient, non-inverter vs modern inverter) so these ... Read More


Decision to buy made - the next step? by jeanmandredeix
Well, we came to see if we liked it and we did. Found a house after a few days of excellent travel agents help.We do plan to live here permanently but have a few months of things to do in UK.Would you recommend applying for retirement D Visa now or ...

@CarlS1986Well, I don't know how big your number 2s are, but pretty sure they will break down just fine without any help from a macerator. :-) These things are useful when you can't put in a standard size toilet outlet pipe, but I very much doubt ... Read More


Health care private by Trinidad58
I Need a real good privat healthcare in Bulgaria, Not just prepay, or refund to Pay in advance.i have offers from Allianz care but all paid in advance?does anyone a real top one?thank you Trinidad58gabriela

@Trinidad58You can definitely get private health insurance in Bulgaria from several providers (including AXA, Allianz, DZI, Uniqa, Bulstrad, etc.). The easiest is to ask at your local nearest insurance broker. Or contact 24ins (dot bg) an online ... Read More


Registering a RHD car in Bulgaria without changing headlamps by jamespetro
Hello,I have bought a car in UK and need to import it and register it in Bulgaria. I have permanent residence in Bulgaria. Do you know any Inspection Center / KAT that allows to do the process without changing the headlights? (using beam deflector ...

@jamespetroDefo gotta change the headlights!You probably need to source the correct LHD replacements yourself, and get your mechanic to swap them over (or do it yourself if you're handy). Maybe have a look on Autodoc/Avtochasti?Once you've swapped ... Read More