RexTechGuy
American expat in Bulgaria
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About me
American
Lives in Aheloy, Burgas, Bulgaria
Speaks english
Registration: 16 February 2024
Driving School
Hey all, Just discovered my US Dl will expire soon. Looking for a school that can communicate in English in the Burgas area. Any suggestions would be very helpful Read More
Is there anyone around Burgas, Nessebar or Sveti Vlas? by Dani694285
I鈥檓 hoping to meet more people here to have someone to go out with. I don鈥檛 know too many people here around this area 馃槄I like writing, art, traveling and I also started a freelance writing thing. It would also be nice to have ...
@Dani, My wife and I live in Aheloy, which is right next to Ravda and Nesebar. If you'd like to meet up just give us a shout and we'll see what we can arrange :-) Read More
AC recharge kit for my car by RexTechGuy
Does anyone know if it is possible to buy an R134a AC recharge kit for my car? I'm located near Burgas, but can't find anything online as to where I may be able to get one. My local garage says nobody sells them in BG.
Yeah they did all that. Read More
AC recharge kit for my car by RexTechGuy
Does anyone know if it is possible to buy an R134a AC recharge kit for my car? I'm located near Burgas, but can't find anything online as to where I may be able to get one. My local garage says nobody sells them in BG.
I had my local service garage go ahead with a full recharge. 155lev. Read More
New uk expat looking for BG dream by Martin Adams
hi all, new to the forum and its been great to read so far! few questions for anyone who has maybe experienced similar to myself. i'm 32 years old and own a business in the uk that will pay me a passive income which will comfortably meet the BG ...
We are in Aheloy, near Nesebar/Sunny Beach and I can confirm that it gets damn cold and ultra windy here. Read More
AC recharge kit for my car
Does anyone know if it is possible to buy an R134a AC recharge kit for my car? I'm located near Burgas, but can't find anything online as to where I may be able to get one. My local garage says nobody sells them in BG. Read More
Building quality by Irene14199
We are looking into buying a condo in Varna or Burgas. Any ideas how to find quality construction?Thank you!
I sense a movie deal in the offing! Read More
E vignettes by jeanmandredeix
Is there a site that can provide the vignettes for all the countries that we will drive through and also I couldn鈥檛 see a selection for a van? TIA.
I used Vintrica, and they have an app where you can easily access them. Bgtoll for the bg vignette (cheaper) Read More
Hi Everyone! Moving to Bulgaria this May by nathandean4
I'm Nathan. Me and my wife Louse are about to embark on our biggest adventure yet. This May we will be moving to Bulgaria to begin our new life. For the past 10 years we have spent more time apart than we have together.聽 This is due to the fact ...
We are also in Aheloy, in a complex named Famagusta. Would be very interested in meeting up with any fellow expats living nearby. Read More
I Like to contact Expats in burgas or sunnybeach. by Trinidad58
Hello, I recently moved to Sunny Beach for a year, then we'll see. I'm looking for friends to spend my free time with... and to learn more about Bulgaria, the people, the country, the culture, etc.
No car, no problemo. We have a car. We do live in Aheloy, just past the edge of Ravda so it only takes a short bit to get to SB. What area do you live in? We've looked at SB, but we really preferred SV, as we stayed there for a couple weeks before ... Read More
I Like to contact Expats in burgas or sunnybeach. by Trinidad58
Hello, I recently moved to Sunny Beach for a year, then we'll see. I'm looking for friends to spend my free time with... and to learn more about Bulgaria, the people, the country, the culture, etc.
While we are not Bulgarian, we are American (retired couple) and live nearby in Aheloy. If you would like to meet at some point, just drop us a line! Read More
Hi Everyone! Moving to Bulgaria this May by nathandean4
I'm Nathan. Me and my wife Louse are about to embark on our biggest adventure yet. This May we will be moving to Bulgaria to begin our new life. For the past 10 years we have spent more time apart than we have together.聽 This is due to the fact ...
Also be aware that you will need to buy vignettes for certain countries. Just do an internet search for the vignette needs along your route Read More
SSA letter apostil. Urgent by RexTechGuy
Howdy all, Can anyone please tell me if BG will accept my SSA letter with a custodial certificate along with its apostil? It's pretty much my only option at this point. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
I already have it. Use OneSourceProcess. I had it in a few days start to finish. They offer a custodial certificate for notarization, and did the apostille. FedEx to me. Picked up in Burgas. Not cheap, but had it extremely fast. Read More
Prefab Homes by TonyFF
Has anyone used any company in Bulgaria/or in the EU to buy a Prefab home?I have been looking to buy a small house in southwest Bulgaria with no luck.I am really appalled at the conditions the houses in the villages are. Not interested in doing ...
I recently visited the TopHouse location in Burgas. They have their main location in Sofia. Their prefabs are mostly container built, and charge around 1k to 1.5k per/sqm. They have a website tophousedotbg. Not sure of other prefabs here but there ... Read More
Just applied for my CR as a pensioner by RexTechGuy
Howdy All, I just recently got my D-Visa without any problems. We returned to BG Feb 1, and I ran over to the immigration office in Burgas to apply for my Continued Residence. They would not accept my notary deed, and am requesting us to get an ...
Yeah I already received my apostilled letter. Had it processed in the US, which only took a day, then FedEx to Burgas where I picked it up. Start to finish, 5 days to have it in hand Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
We paid ours in Pomorie when we requested our doc. 48lv Read More
SSA letter apostil. Urgent by RexTechGuy
Howdy all, Can anyone please tell me if BG will accept my SSA letter with a custodial certificate along with its apostil? It's pretty much my only option at this point. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
I will get it translated and certified here, but will the custodial certificate work as I am not in the US to get it notarized and it is not the original letter sent to me but an uploaded version. Hence, the custodial certificate for verification ... Read More
SSA letter apostil. Urgent
Howdy all, Can anyone please tell me if BG will accept my SSA letter with a custodial certificate along with its apostil? It's pretty much my only option at this point. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Read More
Staying in Turkey
We will need to leave Bulgaria again in a couple of weeks due to my wife's time limit. We want to stay as close as possible so I can get back and continue the process. Does anyone have any tips or recommendations for places just over the border with ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
Same here. Water meter is in our apt and EVN meters are in a locked room directly below us. Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
We had a chat w/mgr, and she explained what both of our meter readings were for (day/night). The meters are right below our unit so we can ask to see them at any time. Everyting has been straightened out so we are all good. I think we'll basically ... Read More
Just applied for my CR as a pensioner by RexTechGuy
Howdy All, I just recently got my D-Visa without any problems. We returned to BG Feb 1, and I ran over to the immigration office in Burgas to apply for my Continued Residence. They would not accept my notary deed, and am requesting us to get an ...
I spoke with the embassy in CZ as we are on great terms :-). They informed me exactly what I need to do, and we already did it earlier today. Since our complex was/is considered vacation/second home residences, I had to get the address ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
JimJ, yes we are def ACT16. My thoughts were to have her open the door to access the meters and then explain both readings in detail (there are 2). I'm assuming one is ours for the apt, but not sure about the second reading. I am thinking it is for ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
Well we've just about resigned ourselves to probably paying the high bill. I have sent an email to the local utility company that services this region asking if they can please clarify the current rates for businesses. Can we refuse to pay the bill ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
We paid .37/kwh in Nov. Now our mgr (who reads our meter and lets us know our bill), is now saying we need to pay an extra .26/kwh as the Nov rate was .63. For dec/jan, she states it is .50/kwh. We are not on the residential rates as of yet as they ... Read More
Just applied for my CR as a pensioner
Howdy All, I just recently got my D-Visa without any problems. We returned to BG Feb 1, and I ran over to the immigration office in Burgas to apply for my Continued Residence. They would not accept my notary deed, and am requesting us to get an ... Read More
Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Bulgaria, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Bulgaria or already living ...
I'd like to add a litle sumptin regarding elec costs. We just got slammed with a 660lev bill for Dec/Jan (we had apt shut off all Jan marked at .50/kwh), PLUS they are back charging us another 293lev for November (she's marking it at .26/kwh)! WTF! ... Read More
Rental sites for Serbia by RexTechGuy
We are fast approaching our time limit to remain here, so now we are looking to go to Serbia for the first or send months of our 3 month reuirement. I apply for my D-Visa on Tuesday, but the wife needs to be out of the country for the 3 months ...
@gwynj Sorry for the delayed response. I submitted the app in Prague. Sending a pm Read More
Rental sites for Serbia
We are fast approaching our time limit to remain here, so now we are looking to go to Serbia for the first or send months of our 3 month reuirement. I apply for my D-Visa on Tuesday, but the wife needs to be out of the country for the 3 months ... Read More
Impossible to open a bank account? by Chrisjo1
Came to Sofia a couple months ago and got a residence permit and am employed here. Went to UBB and Fibank. Filled the form for the pre application and KYC. Weeks have passed since and when I ask there still "additional checks" pending. Anyone else ...
We bought our apartment in Aheloy in July, and we came down to do some reno work, so I just dropped into Fibank in Nessebar and opened our acct there. All I needed was my SS (pension) statement, our notary deed, and my passport. Took 1 week for ... Read More
Apartment Renovations by RexTechGuy
Greetings all, We are in our apartment now, and working on our plans for its renovation. We want to start in the bathroom, so we are in need of a good contractor (or two as the case may be), that can help us with the job. It would most ...
@janemulberry Oh. Sorry I forgot to mention that. We are in Aheloy. I think we're gonna nix the tub as it will require a ton of work and $$$ along with a 150l boiler with no room to put it. We'll replace the shower cabin, sink, and mirror/med ... Read More
Apartment Renovations
Greetings all, We are in our apartment now, and working on our plans for its renovation. We want to start in the bathroom, so we are in need of a good contractor (or two as the case may be), that can help us with the job. It would most ... Read More
car taxes and insurance by mickg
I have a car brought brand new last year from skoda, the car dealership completed the whole taxes and registration and insurance for me ( small fee ).I know there is a municipality car tax and vigrette tax to pay but is there also an eco tax or is ...
Howdy All, I am posting here as it seems to be the most recent on the topic of cars/insurance et al. We bought an apartment in Aheloy, and it came with a car. My main issue is now I need to come to BG, get the car ... Read More
Moving to Bulgaria - questions by GuestPoster347
Hello, I am planning to move to Bulgaria next year and have a few questions.The initial visa that I must get is a D type visa.It's requirements are stated, but iam not clear on some aspects of it.For a retired persons visa:1) At what point do I need ...
Hey all, I have been reading this forum and had a quick question. My pension begins in Oct, but will they accept our savings when we setup our BG bank account? Are there any specific banks anyone can recommend? We are already RB (Raiffeisen) ... Read More
Is Varna the right choice for us ? by RexTechGuy
Good Day All,My name is Mark. My wife and I are US citizens and my retirement is fast approaching (62... I'm not waiting). We have been living in Czechia for the last few years, but it's definitely time to go. We will have one SS check, but we ...
Hi Ian, It is very nice to meet you and Tatiana. Thank you for the very nice response. My wife's name is Lada, and we are planning on coming to BG sometime on April and are now very excited to check out Varna. It would be super to get ... Read More
Is Varna the right choice for us ? by RexTechGuy
Good Day All,My name is Mark. My wife and I are US citizens and my retirement is fast approaching (62... I'm not waiting). We have been living in Czechia for the last few years, but it's definitely time to go. We will have one SS check, but we ...
@Gwynj, Thank you very much for the long and detailed response. One of my biggest concerns is the ability to make friends and become part of a community. My wife is a lovely and friendly woman and it has been a real challenge for us to make ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024
Good Day All,My name is Mark. My wife and I are US citizens and my retirement is fast approaching (62... I'm not waiting). We have been living in Czechia for the last few years, but it's definitely time to go. We will have one SS check, but we ... Read More
Monthly Budget by Merry888
What's the monthly budget a couple needs per month to live comfortably in Bulgaria 馃嚙馃嚞 馃?
Good Day All, This has been a very fun and informative post to read. Is it still active? My wife and I are US citizens and my retirement is fast appraching (62... I'm not waiting). We have been living in Czechia fpor the last few years, but ... Read More