@alexali
English expat in Bulgaria
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English
Lives in Varna
Registration: 17 February 2012
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Driving in Bulgaria by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Bulgaria? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Regarding seatbelts, it appears they are not required for the backseat passengers, which differs from NorwayIts required, my mates in the back got tickets once upon a time. Most of the time they won't bother though. Read More
Transferring money by stroller66
Hi there! Does anyone have suggestions for the best and cheapest way to transfer money from my Allianz Bulgarian account to my Bank of Ireland account in Ireland? I have to do this monthly. Thanks :joking:
Cant imagine it being 127 more but still, not 100% sure lol Read More
Transferring money by stroller66
Hi there! Does anyone have suggestions for the best and cheapest way to transfer money from my Allianz Bulgarian account to my Bank of Ireland account in Ireland? I have to do this monthly. Thanks :joking:
You can pull instant quotes from transferwise.com. There is a small fee though thats to be expected and they don't profit on the exchange rate like other places so it makes it up there. Read More
Obtaining a Bulgarian bank account? by stepool1970
Hello forum members, what are the basic requirements to obtain a Bulgarian bank account please? ID: required etc.....(how long does it take to process?) Also is it possible to then set up direct debits for various bills outgoings, example utilities ...
They do give Visa. I think Mastercard is an option in most places as I do recall seeing it somewhere but not 100% sure. Read More
Obtaining a Bulgarian bank account? by stepool1970
Hello forum members, what are the basic requirements to obtain a Bulgarian bank account please? ID: required etc.....(how long does it take to process?) Also is it possible to then set up direct debits for various bills outgoings, example utilities ...
I am in Varna, yeah. That is all they wanted from me (and the deposit of course which was like 10 leva). Just fill in the form, pay the deposit, give the passport and come back in 1 week to get my card / pin. It is *impossible* for you to have a ... Read More
Obtaining a Bulgarian bank account? by stepool1970
Hello forum members, what are the basic requirements to obtain a Bulgarian bank account please? ID: required etc.....(how long does it take to process?) Also is it possible to then set up direct debits for various bills outgoings, example utilities ...
What did they ask for and which bank did you go to? I opened an account with Postbank and they just required my passport. My passport number is the number they use for identification. Read More
Bus from Sofia to Veliko? by sarov
Can anyone tell me anything about getting a bus from Sofia airport to Veliko? I've found the Etap website, and the method to buy a return ticket in advance, but it seems as if you have to collect the tickets from somewhere in the city rather ...
From what I can tell, red seats are taken and the white ones are available. Yellow is your selection. Read More
Getting from Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo by sarov
Hi. Can anyone advise me on how to make this journey? I can't seem to find a rail service.
I believe there is a rail way from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa which is around -10 km from Veliko Tarnovo - Probably the easiest by rail. Read More
want to rent a house in Velico Tarnovo by julial6
Has anyone in Velico Tarnovo got a property to rent. I am relocating to Bulgaria with my husband and 3 year old son, and we need a property to rent in Velico Tarnovo
Adding to @kojidae - I was based in the EU before coming but still had to create a bank account, add the monthly minimum wage (350 lev or so) and then take that to the immigration place. On top of that I needed proof of insurance cover (I used my EU ... Read More