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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BGP.bg no longer trading? by AMK888
Hi everyone,I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction.Back in 2007, my family purchased a few small rural properties near Valchi Dol. As was common at the time, we were advised to set up Bulgarian companies to own the land. The ...
@AMK888I suggest you don't worry about BGP. Just get yourself a reputable Bulgarian attorney and get them to bring your companies up to date... and check on the property tax situation. (I'm happy to share mine if you PM me.)Also, 2007 is a long time ... Read More
Medical treatment in BG by JimJ
Stand by for more reporting on hospital treatment here in BG fairly soon...I'm going in for a TKR (Total Knee Replacement) on Tuesday and should be out of hospital in about 6 days, following a bit of rehab. First challenge will be getting up those ...
@JimJGood luck with the TKR!It will be interesting to see how you get on... and we'd love to know why TKR rather than PKR, and how much it costs you. I got a quote for a THR (hip vs knee) from Tokuda in Sofia and (with my NHIF coverage) it was less ... Read More
What is the best bank for new comers by GuestPoster94290
In Sofia, Bulgaria ?
@SaxioFibank... Bulbank... PostBank... UBB... DSK... all OK, any differences are very minor. Read More
How to get a certificate of official tax residency in Bulgaria ? by Saxio
Does anyone has specifics about this ? What are the requirements ?
@SaxioIt's rare that you need one (and I doubt you do), but if so you ask the Bulgarian tax office to give you one. You obviously can't get one until you've become a legal resident of Bulgaria and got your official tax ID... and then lived here for ... Read More
What to get first, residency or bank account? by Alex_123
Hello everyone, I'm a bit confused as to how I can get my residency and bank account. Sometimes, I hear I need the residency to get the bank account, other times I hear I need the bank account to get the residency.How should I do it when I decide to ...
@JuilaOuiI think it's still possible to get a bank account for an EU citizen, but the KYC/AML stuff has been tightened up so it's easier if you already have your residence permit/EU Citizen Registration. Unless it's urgent, I'd recommend trying for ... Read More
Does my rental contract have to be notarized by JuilaOui
In order to get the Residence Permit (Certificate) in Sofia, Bulgaria ? I am an EU citizen but my landlord lives overseas.Thanks for your feedback.Julia
@JimJMany EU countries, including Bulgaria, routinely accept a foreign EHIC as proof of health insurance. Even though, as you say, it's officially only for emergencies. In any case, the local policy here in Bulgaria is a very cheap policy that also ... Read More
Does my rental contract have to be notarized by JuilaOui
In order to get the Residence Permit (Certificate) in Sofia, Bulgaria ? I am an EU citizen but my landlord lives overseas.Thanks for your feedback.Julia
@JuilaOuiYou are right, it's MUCH easier for EU citizens. You're entitled to live and work in Bulgaria by virtue of your passport, so the EU Citizen Registration step is just a formality that you SHOULD do, if you wish stay longer than 90 days. If ... Read More
Does my rental contract have to be notarized by JuilaOui
In order to get the Residence Permit (Certificate) in Sofia, Bulgaria ? I am an EU citizen but my landlord lives overseas.Thanks for your feedback.Julia
@JuilaOuiSounds like a pain! Typically, you need a document to be NOTARIZED by your landlord. It can be EITHER the rental contract AND/OR the Landlord Declaration. If he's in the USA, my guess is that it's easiest if he does it at the Bulgarian ... Read More
AIR TO WATER UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEM by Janearnasalam
Hi all, so im looking for a company that offer and install an AIR TO WATER UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEM AND PUMP. I have wrote to many companies and none of them seem to respond. I'm traveling back over in July so if there any shops that I may visit ...
@JanearnasalamIt's a comfy option, but it's not a standard type of installation in Bulgaria, especially if it's a renovation rather than a new build. And it's probably one of the more expensive heating options you could choose. From what I see, the ... Read More
In need of Bore hole contractor by Geoff Beadle
Looking for a reliable borehole contractor to put one in my domestic property in Rashkova near Botevgrad. Please get in touch spent 5 years to try and get sorted.
@Geoff BeadleMy neighbour (near Shipka, Balkan Mountains) is a very good borehole contractor. He does travel around Bulgaria, but that obviously makes the job significantly more expensive. If you can't find a local guy, and you decide you want his ... Read More
Moving money from the USA by seamus452
HelloWe're getting ready to move a large-ish amount of money (usd)聽 from our bank in the USA to euros in Spain.聽 We have both WISE and REVOLUT accounts, as well as a Spanish bank account. Some friends have told us about LUMON.Does anyone ...
@seamus452I doubt you need yet another currency exchange option if you already have Wise/Revolut.I don't know the current rules on property purchase (if that's what the large-ish sum is for), but I transferred direct to the buyer rather than ... Read More
Working and studying online as an expat by susanmcallister
Hey everyone,I鈥檓 currently looking into changing career paths and learning game development from scratch. Since I want to keep living the expat lifestyle, my goal is to learn everything online so I can eventually land a flexible, remote role ...
@susanmcallisterTough ask, I'm afraid. Current AI tools are almost certainly better than you'll be after spending a year or two (and a bunch of money) learning your new trade. My guess is that you have more chance if you learn the latest wizzy AI ... Read More
International driver's license alongside my Florida license by PepitoFiesta
Hello Bulgaria! I am a US citizen living in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian residency card. I have a Florida driver's license but I do not want to exchange it for a Bulgarian license. I read somewhere that I can get an international driver's license ...
@PepitoFiestaI get that. However, if you're mostly in Bulgaria, then your Bulgarian license should be accepted in USA for your short visits.If you really want to hang on to a foreign license, then it should be possible to simply apply for a brand ... Read More
Where should I buy for boating? by Zooldrool
I want to buy a house by a river or lake for boating. Any recommendations?. What about the danube, are there houses that have yards right on the river bank?. Anyone here have a boat?.
@ZooldroolThere's also the Black Sea and quite a few reservoirs.While it's nice to be waterside, it might be worthwhile considering a smaller boat with trailer and/or the latest inflatable canoes/SUPs. Being, say, 5-15km from water would not be ... Read More
Application for a Permiso de Residencia Permanente. by Imelda Cottle
I have a British Passport. On returning to Spain after travelling to England at Easter, the police informed me that my NIE was no longer valid and I have to get a Permiso de Residencia Permanente. I have prepared the necessary documents as far as ...
@Imelda CottleI don't think NIEs become invalid. But, as a guess, perhaps you're referring to your "Green NIE",聽 the Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Uni贸n which you received when you first registered in Spain (before Brexit)? ... Read More