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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Real estate and moving (Burgas) by cdw057
Me and my wife live in Turkey now for more than 4 years (before living in the Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg and Hungary, but Ikamet (residence permit extention is like a damocles sword on our heads. We consider moving to Bulgaria (Burgas), buying a ...
@cdw057For giggles, here's a very large 2 bed, looking out of over the Sea Garden. Only 1.15m euros (parking for 3 cars charged extra).https://www.alo.bg/luksozen-dizainerski 鈥� e-10880966 Read More
What is the best type or residence permit for me to apply ? by Janearnasalam
Hi im wanting g to apply for my residence permit , I have a business register in bulgaria for over 25 years and im also self employed in the u.k. so im asking what is the best type or residence permit for.me to apply for and are there any tips you ...
@JanearnasalamThere are several Visa D options...(a) Business-related. Unfortunately, I doubt the Bulgarian company will help you, unless you employ a bunch of Bulgarians.(b) Self-employed is possible in Bulgaria, but I believe there's a language ... Read More
Real estate and moving (Burgas) by cdw057
Me and my wife live in Turkey now for more than 4 years (before living in the Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg and Hungary, but Ikamet (residence permit extention is like a damocles sword on our heads. We consider moving to Bulgaria (Burgas), buying a ...
@cdw057As @JimJ says real estate after sales is off the table here. Although I'm not actually quite sure what you mean, I reckon that in most places once you've purchased a property it's your problem. :-)I'm also not sure why you object to the ... Read More
Thinking to move to Bulgaria by james1992main
We are seriously considering moving from the uk to Bulgaria and doing research and looking Yambol looks suitable for us. I am from a farming background along with being a Shotblaster/painter and very handy with my hands as far as woodwork goes. ...
@Daniel MalbasicYou are correct, but I'd say it's a teeny bit frustrating that Bulgaria doesn't have an equivalent to Spain's NLV (No Lucrativa Visa). While this is very similar to a pensioner visa, and is the option chosen by almost all pensioners, ... Read More
Thinking to move to Bulgaria by james1992main
We are seriously considering moving from the uk to Bulgaria and doing research and looking Yambol looks suitable for us. I am from a farming background along with being a Shotblaster/painter and very handy with my hands as far as woodwork goes. ...
@janemulberryHindsight is a wonderfully accurate thing, and constantly beating yourself up about your missed opportunities is probably not the most constructive option! Especially as you will pretty soon (I think) qualify by the tried-and-tested TCN ... Read More
Heating/ Hot water options by Stacy Harris87
Hi All, we have recently purchased a home outside VT and are looking at options for our heating and hot water. Our property is quite small so petchkas may work but we are wondering what everyone else does for hot water mainly and heating? Is a back ...
@JanearnasalamUnderfloor heating is a very nice solution, and you can hook it up to a pellet stove with boiler, or either an air or in-ground heat pump. My neighbour put in underfloor heating with in-ground heat pump, but he did all the work ... Read More
Barcelona real estate attorney by Jatyler8
I am buying a flat in Barcelona, El Gotic neighborhood. Any recommendations for a english speaking attorney
@Jatyler8Just to note that you're not required to engage an attorney, the local notary will handle the transaction. Or you can get a gestor to help you.Also, do you have your NIE already?Barcelona is a super (if pricey) city! Read More
Just hello by mmietz1954
I am not in Varna yet; I will arrive on August 29th, 2026. I have reserved a hotel room for 14 days, and during this time, I hope to find an apartment to rent somewhere in the Mladost or Troshevo area, preferably near a bus stop.By then, I should ...
@mmietz1954The attorney issue might be a confusion, as most folks are recommending them for a real estate purchase.You can look for local agents when you arrive in Varna, but, personally, I'd prefer to be looking online in advance. You might find a ... Read More
Lets crack a joke in this stress life by Guest6847
Many of us struggle with stress鈥揳t work and in our personal life. Like any problem, stress requires a strategic approach to conquer, or at least manage. Stress is real, but we always have a choice鈥搘e can let it consume us or we learn to ...
@Aidan in HCMCHindi? Are you sure it's not the Swedish Chef? Read More
Preparing for the move 鈥� budget and language concerns by krisEtAl
I am still stateside, and trying to figure out logistics (and learn the new language!) Aside from landing over there, everything is up in the air. This site has already been helpful, learning about the switch to Euro. I hope that won't make things ...
@krisEtAlIn fairness, it's pretty typical as most (or a lot of) countries expect you to apply for a residence visa in one of their embassies in your country of residence. It makes a lot of sense this way too, as it avoids you rocking up at some new ... Read More
Vacationing in Bulgaria. by Samsontesh
I live in BC, Canada.I want to know about life in Bulgaria for expats.TIA.
@SimCityATI suspect 2k/m2 is already in our rear view mirror. New builds in Sofia are routinely over 2k/m2, more typically in the 2.5k-3.5k range. And this is for the wonderful Bulgarian Standard finish which leaves another 500 euros (and up)/m2 for ... Read More
Just hello by mmietz1954
I am not in Varna yet; I will arrive on August 29th, 2026. I have reserved a hotel room for 14 days, and during this time, I hope to find an apartment to rent somewhere in the Mladost or Troshevo area, preferably near a bus stop.By then, I should ...
@mmietz1954As an EU citizen you can move to Bulgaria (or any other EU country) for any reason.However, if you want to stay more than 3 months, you should do the EU Citizen Registration step. It's pretty quick and easy (proof of address, proof of ... Read More
Preparing for the move 鈥� budget and language concerns by krisEtAl
I am still stateside, and trying to figure out logistics (and learn the new language!) Aside from landing over there, everything is up in the air. This site has already been helpful, learning about the switch to Euro. I hope that won't make things ...
@SimCityATI'm not aware of any "rules" which stop EU citizens from exercising their right to Freedom of Movement to any EU country, for any reason.There are some light-touch rules (e.g. proof of means, proof of health insurance, proof of address) ... Read More
Renewing BG ID card by DSinghDhillon
Hi All, I have a BG ID card that I made in 2018 (pre Brexit). It is due to expire in June this year as it was a 5 year card. I have been fully employed in BG since early 2021 and have contributed towards BG taxes, health, etc. My question is that as ...
@souvrAs @JimJ says, for your real world adventures you'll be better off with proper coverage, either by buying a true private medical policy (not the cheap and inadequate Health Insurance for Foreigners) or getting yourself enrolled in NHIF ... Read More
Vacationing in Bulgaria. by Samsontesh
I live in BC, Canada.I want to know about life in Bulgaria for expats.TIA.
@SamsonteshIf you've got money/passive income, it's good. If you have to work, it's bad. :-) Read More