neevemike
English expat in Bulgaria
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Registration: 01 February 2023
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Removal van by Pumarosa200
Hi I’m looking for a man and van removal company who could take belongings from the uk to Bulgaria appreciate if anyone knows of any reputable company I could you use
@Pumarosa200Hi Kevin is based in VT area, he may be able to help.*** Read More
Vehicle import by jasmith837
Morning all. After a fruitless search I've turned to the oracle. As I understand it, I can bring a vehicle when I move to Bulgaria. The question is can my wife also bring her own vehicle? We both have motorcycles and we'd like to try and bring ...
@stevejbhomeMight be worth looking at states migration and the customs service website, I looked into this a couple of years ago and seen to remember something about EU law allowing import of personal belongings for your personal use including ... Read More
Bank account by Mark_92
Hi everyone,I’m new in Bulgaria (Plovdiv). Spent 1,5 weeks in Sofia but want to settle down in Plovdiv long-term. Currently still using airbnb but i’m looking for a more permanent solution.The question i have is as followed: i tried ...
Try UBB I opened an account with them in Kyustendil 1 year ago with no problemsAfter being rejected by UniCredit bulbank. Read More
Driving to Bulgaria from UK.. custom tax? by Holly1
Hi Guys,We have driven loads of times between the UK and BG, however not since BREXIT. Now i know if we are sending a parcel from the UK its a lot more complicated now, it gets stopped in france and we have to pay customs tax and list everything. We ...
Check the Bulgarian customs agency website "moving to Bulgaria"EU law allows tax free movement of personal goods for personal use if you are or have moved place of residence.I believe there is a different declaration form for this. Read More
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 ...
Last year letter received in 10 days .This year almost 4 weeks tracking shows the biggest hold up is after arriving in Bulgaria. When we asked at the post office they said to allow 3 weeks for delivery once it's in Bulgaria. Read More
Re Driving from Bulgaria to the UK by jimcrickuk69
Hello, imformation required from Expats that have done this trip , i understand that this has been discussed before but this will be my first time driving back to the UK .I have bought a car from a dealer in Kyustendil and i am driving it back to ...
"Toll EU" is a useful site find out about tolls / vignette. Re Austria all the fuel stations sell the vignette to stick on your screen, the others you can do E vignette online.If Passau fits your schedule there's a premier Inn there. (and some ... Read More
Re Driving from Bulgaria to the UK by jimcrickuk69
Hello, imformation required from Expats that have done this trip , i understand that this has been discussed before but this will be my first time driving back to the UK .I have bought a car from a dealer in Kyustendil and i am driving it back to ...
Hi Jim.Good info from HelenDinBG. I would say allow for 2 nights accommodation, I know route planner will say just over 1 day but that's 24 hrs + of driving . You need to allow for border crossing, fuel / food stops. I plan channel crossing late ... Read More
I'm in Varna, and I need to open a bank account. by RichardKing44
Has anyone done this in Varna yet, or any banks that are more open to foreigners opening an account. I have a housing contract, but no resident ID here.
@RichardKing44 it was in Kyustendil but I'm sure they deal with a lot more foreign clients in Varna. Read More
I'm in Varna, and I need to open a bank account. by RichardKing44
Has anyone done this in Varna yet, or any banks that are more open to foreigners opening an account. I have a housing contract, but no resident ID here.
Debit card account with passport and address no problem at UBB (OBB)Phone banking app available as well. 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 ...
Have you tried KBC / UBB I opened a debit card account with passport and address, maybe different if you want credit card? Read More
importing household goods and Customs... by brandon76
I have been looking at the importing process to move items.I seem to have found differences in experiences and the 'law'. I understand a shipping company requires itemised boxes in micro-details. But I've also heard if you take your things ...
If you add your Bulgarian phone number to the end of your address the PO will call you when they get it Read More
Postbank, reviews & Thoughts! by Pedro_Santos
Hey everyone, so I'm searching for banks in Bulgaria and wanted to know if anybody has got Postbank, I see they have 2 current branches in Yambol where I'll be a 23 minute drive from and just wanted some opinions as I want to get my residency out of ...
KBC - UBB group, basically passport and Address is all you need. About a week to get a card.UniCredit even wanted to know how much my pension was. Fir bank couldn't get past the door man, He said we could apply and wait a month for a decision ? Read More
Bulgarian banks by reganne5657
Keeping a visa card account operational is difficult. You will be called in personally to a bank branch to verify your existence every few months. Even doing that won't mean your card will work. After being out of the country for some months my ...
KBC group of banks seem easier to work with than your current provider in my experience. Read More