Mel1702
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 19 February 2021
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Postal service to Bulgaria by Jules999
Is anybody else having problems receiving post to Bulgaria? When I say problems, I'm mainly talking about the time its taking to arrive from the UK. I was sent a card on the 17th April & I'm still waiting for it! Prior to Brexit, some things ...
Oh yes, we are still waiting for documents sent from UK in November! Read More
Safety of Pet Dogs in Bulgaria by The Doghouse
I am thinking of buying in Bulgaria, but I am worried about the attitude of Bulgarians towards dogs. I have seen posts about poisoning of dogs, cruelty, shootings. Is this the norm or if you keep your dogs safe within your own property and walk ...
Hi grumpyoldbird, love the name!As a fellow dog lover I agree with everything the previous ladies have wrote.When we first came here I knew I would have to harden my heart a little due to the strays but also how dogs that are owned here by both Roma ... Read More
Bulgaria for Pensioners by Guestposter988
Hello, there All.I want to post about what pensioners can do to live out of the UK and live here in Bulgaria.Some advice on the 'Cost of Living. Something about what to do with your time.And just a bit of gossip and general goings on.
Saved from Bulgarian tea, made me chuckle! I know exactly what you mean.How long have you lived out here? We came to the south of the country around 1.5 years ago so still pretty new. Visited VT last September, I loved the place! Read More
Confused,nieve by biergatecanine
Hi. I have just started looking at possibly relocating to Bulgaria from U.k. i am wanting to move permanently to bulgaria. As i am researching, i maybe misunderstanding it. Can anyone answer. If and when i have bought a property in bulgaria. Can i ...
I would advise you to come visit Bulgaria before you buy anything though. Take a look at different areas as it’s a beautiful country but varies greatly from one region to another.Be careful not to buy something before you’ve seen it in ... Read More
Confused,nieve by biergatecanine
Hi. I have just started looking at possibly relocating to Bulgaria from U.k. i am wanting to move permanently to bulgaria. As i am researching, i maybe misunderstanding it. Can anyone answer. If and when i have bought a property in bulgaria. Can i ...
@biergatecanine We bought a house with land almost two years ago. You need to set up a Bulgarian company to buy it through, it’s not difficult. Read More
Confused,nieve by biergatecanine
Hi. I have just started looking at possibly relocating to Bulgaria from U.k. i am wanting to move permanently to bulgaria. As i am researching, i maybe misunderstanding it. Can anyone answer. If and when i have bought a property in bulgaria. Can i ...
@biergatecanine Hi Simon, we all have to start somewhere & we were in your position 2 years ago, confused.com! If you hold a GB passport then Unless you obtain a visa d, valid for 6 months, & then residency then yes I’m afraid you can ... Read More
Adress registration and more. by RalphNord
I am planning to go to Sofia, Bulgaria in two weeks. I hope to be able to rent an apartment, to open a banking account and also to get basic insurance for foreigners, as I have seen posted here.For the apartment, I am thinking about getting a ...
@brandon76 We went to apply for our residency cards at the immigration office & they would not process our documents until we were registered at our mayor’s office. In fact, pretty snotty with us for not having done it as soon as we ... Read More
Adress registration and more. by RalphNord
I am planning to go to Sofia, Bulgaria in two weeks. I hope to be able to rent an apartment, to open a banking account and also to get basic insurance for foreigners, as I have seen posted here.For the apartment, I am thinking about getting a ...
When we arrived here to live permanently we registered with at our local mayor’s office. As you say it needs to be done within 3 days. Good luck with your travels. Read More
Banking 2023 by brandon76
Hello all, wondering if anyone can help..I need to open a bank account in BG in order to get a residency permit. However, it seems after multiple attempts this is easier said than completed! I keep getting asked for residence permit/ID, but I ...
We opened a FiBank account in Burgas centre pre applying for our Visa D. Simple account with a debit card. Read More
Restaurants???? Cities and larger Towns or Villages by GuestPoster11478
Do any participants know of "must try" favorite restaurants or piano bars that they like to frequent and be kind enough to share the name and a small review?  We have been going to the "Top Rated" on the web site and it seems to always be ...
Neptun on the seafront at Burgas, delicious food & great setting!https://www.neptunburgas.com/bg Read More
HELP! VISA ISSUES. by Guest9579
Hi all, Posting again as I found you all so helpful last time. So quick update, we have just registered our beauty and spa business in Bulgaria (my husband as director and myself manager who will be working the business)We have just been to London ...
Try speaking to this lady, she was very helpful with our Visa D & subsequent residency. visaforbulgaria.comHer name is Tanya & comes highly recommended by many! 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 Oh! Please tell me how? I’ve scoured the app & it says you can only pay online if you have a monthly contract. Would make life much easier if I can 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 am the same as Helen, A1 payg sim which needs to be topped up in the shop monthly. Would be so good if you could do it online though 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 ...
A private pension will suffice, my husband got his visa D this way. Read More
Electricity bills by Lisa PD
Hello all,I wonder if anyone could give me some advice regarding electricity billing. I recently (March 2022) bought a flat in the Pirin Golf Complex and idiotically didn't enquire as to the cost of electricity here, as assumed it would be similar ...
H Lisa, I’m afraid they are much higher. We bought a house, through our company a year ago & have seen the price rise to 380 lev some months. We are fortunate enough that be able to change our tariff to a personal one though. The cost has ... Read More