Faculty
English expat in Bulgaria
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24
Contacts
2
About me
English
Speaks English. Want to learn verbal Bulgarian
Registration: 13 May 2021
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
We would reply but we don't understand how people make contact on the expat website as it has not been explained. Charles Read More
Choosing the right village by KingaCo. Clare
Hello globetrotters :) I am so glad this website actually exist :) I am looking for recommendations about nicest regions /villages to live. Call us crazy but my husband is going to Sofia on Saturday house searching. We have looked thru many many too ...
Would be interested to know how much work you are prepared to do and how you get on with your visit. We are renovating in Kramolin, Sevlievo. Read More
BULGARIA FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com
Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. [b]FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM:[/b] > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the ...
Hello We want to do the right thing by the forum and your rules but how do we establish direct contact if we cannot give emails et cetera or do you have a secure system for this? C Shaw Read More
Camping on own land? Any restrictions like the UK? by ShellOtta
Hi We are in Bulgaria looking at property to buy. Our budget is tight, and we are trying to get the most "regulated" land for our money. If we buy land with a completely run down property, how many weeks or months are we allowed to camp ...
Hello, have you got somewhere yet, we just have an idea. Read More
Trying to understand rules of PR & Citizenship as an investor by esha71
Dear friends, I have been interested in the investment based options that are offered by Bulgarian government for permanent residence and citizenship. I am very interested in the Balkan region in general as they have the potential to be the fastest ...
So can your attorney help us with renewing residence at Gabrovo and how do we make contact. I cannot understand to contact net/rules on the expat site? Read More
What are you missing in Bulgaria? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Bulgaria, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Bulgaria. Do you miss any aspects of your home ...
Apologies is for predictive spelling. Read More
What are you missing in Bulgaria? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Bulgaria, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Bulgaria. Do you miss any aspects of your home ...
Ha ha, I am so glad not to have to put up with pork pies. I love England but when we moved th the East Miss from The North West it was pork pies egg at every buffet. Being back hot pot, steak puddings and crumbly Lancashire cheese! Even trips ... Read More
Travelling to Bulgaria by jbpolly123
Hi. Please could someone give me some advice. Can we, or can we not travel to bulgaria? We have a house there which we have not been able to get to, for 2 years. We need to get there to do some work on it. Thanks in advance
Hello please can you tel me what Kat means and how much was it to renew your residency card. Thank you Read More
Camping on own land? Any restrictions like the UK? by ShellOtta
Hi We are in Bulgaria looking at property to buy. Our budget is tight, and we are trying to get the most "regulated" land for our money. If we buy land with a completely run down property, how many weeks or months are we allowed to camp ...
We are doing much the same thing, but are in Kramolin - did you buy in Kovachitsa We were told not a problem camping is you are doing things up gradually. Not sure how the sharing of contacts works on this site but am checking. We Live in Lincoln ... Read More
Purchasing property by clairekelly83
Hi, I am just wondering if a property says it fifty thousand euros, how much extra would be added in hidden costs - taxes etc., just to get a rough idea of how much property really is . Can the realtors be trusted with giving all the information?
Hello, I would have thought if you were using. one of the big names such as Bulgarian Properties you should be getting the facts as at least one of their Bulgarian senior personnel is RICS qualified and with others perhaps check the background. ... Read More
D Visa Guidance by gwynj
[b]INTRODUCTION[/b] I have posted much of this information in reply to several forum posts, but I think it might be helpful to have it one place. Following Brexit (and the end of the Transition period i.e. from 1/1/21), British citizens now need ...
I understood that if you already has a residence permit (2020) and had declared your wife on the application she could apply for a residence permit without a D visa until the end of 2021.? You comment appreciated. Read More
D Visa Guidance by gwynj
[b]INTRODUCTION[/b] I have posted much of this information in reply to several forum posts, but I think it might be helpful to have it one place. Following Brexit (and the end of the Transition period i.e. from 1/1/21), British citizens now need ...
Actually its just a bit of info on the residence permit I need. I already have a residence card gained in 2020 and when I applied I filled in the form giving details of my wife and grown up children, I understand that therefore my wife can still ... Read More
Bulgarian property by Roger Rogo
Hello - has anyone been closely following the Real Estate situation in Bulgaria? I'm curious, as I recently scanned a few listings - not having done so for some months. It appears that land and house prices have gone up considerably??
Dear gwynj and EVTRA we are from England and invest in rural village life because we want Bulgaria to do well. We really hope Bulgaria will resist or not join the Euro as that means economic control from Germany and loss of identity. Common ... Read More
PCR Test Results by Snowball6
I am due to leave for the UK this weekend and taking the test in Bulgaria. I鈥檝e just noticed the results must be in English and translations won鈥檛 be accepted. Can anyone give me further information please?
You can do one at the airport if you leave enough time. Best to go the day before ANF stay a night in Sofia before flying. Read More
Solicitor in Veliko Tarnovo area by noel6
Hi All We have gone sale agreed on a house in the VT area. Our estate agent (who is extremely helpful and supportive) has said that the legal element is included in their agency cost and they use their company solicitor. I suppose its handy but ...
Hello, I noticed your reply to Noel6 we also are interested in use of a good Notary etc. How do we make contact. My work email is faculty@execs.co.uk. We live in Gabrovo areas but are in Sofia often. Read More
any driving routes from UK to Vidin covid allowing transit by Rakovitsanick
I am trying to drive from London UK to Rakovitsa Makresh municipality in the district if Vidin. Any one have info on covid transit routes I have had 2 jabs of covid vaccination so hopefully will be allowed to travel.
I supposse if you must drive but you will need PCR and to achieve the journey in valid time. Your expense will no on return if you are. We went to our property in April/May and for the two of us it cost 拢630 for just the tests out and on ... Read More
Misleading guidance re residency in Bulgaria by David0000
I am UK citizen living in the UK, with property in Bulgaria. The UK FCDO鈥檚 guidance around Brexit has always been that 鈥淚f you were [u]legally resident[/u] in Bulgaria before 1 January 2021, your rights will be protected by the ...
So how much did it cost you in total with Notary costs. Interested to know. Read More
Builder and / or odd job man in Veliko Tarnovo. by TerryMMM
Does anybody know builder and / or odd job man (or woman) in Veliko Tarnovo that they can recommend? I can do all the easy stuff myself but I have a few slightly more technical bits of plumbing and electricaling that scare me and there's also a ...
Hello We are looking for person to help with / do jobs near Sevlievo how far are you from there. Charles Read More