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@sogy

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Registration: 16 January 2018

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6 days ago
sogy

Visa D / Residence permit for a very old non-EU pensioner? by sogy

Has anyone known a non-EU pensioner over 90 getting the D visa and then a residence permit in Bulgaria? Specifically have in mind my mother who is 92, a US citizen, and receiving a decent Social Security Benefit. The issue is that to get a residence ...

sogy

@janemulberry The UK is a different thing, there is S1. Read More

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6 days ago
sogy

Visa D / Residence permit for a very old non-EU pensioner? by sogy

Has anyone known a non-EU pensioner over 90 getting the D visa and then a residence permit in Bulgaria? Specifically have in mind my mother who is 92, a US citizen, and receiving a decent Social Security Benefit. The issue is that to get a residence ...

sogy

@SimCityAT This is standard Medicare. Advantage (for which one has to pay extra) covers abroad. Read More

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6 days ago

Visa D / Residence permit for a very old non-EU pensioner?

Has anyone known a non-EU pensioner over 90 getting the D visa and then a residence permit in Bulgaria? Specifically have in mind my mother who is 92, a US citizen, and receiving a decent Social Security Benefit. The issue is that to get a residence ... Read More

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last week
jeanmandredeix

Do any regions do Bulgarian dance classes? by jeanmandredeix

I know a strange question but I do love dancing and in France I joined local traditional dance troops and we would dance at Fetes and old people homes and wondered if they have anything similar?

sogy

We have traditional dance classes twice a week right in our village. Read More

sogy replied to a thread
9 months ago
Emipanteva

Pension time by Emipanteva

I will be 64 in 2027, and I plan to return to Bulgaria. Will I be eligible for a pension in Bulgaria? I have been in the UK for 22 years already. Thank you.

sogy

@Emipanteva If you buy an extra 5 years, your total will be 19, so a pension at 67. The UK pension can't be taken before the full state pension age, again 67 for you. Read More

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9 months ago
Emipanteva

Pension time by Emipanteva

I will be 64 in 2027, and I plan to return to Bulgaria. Will I be eligible for a pension in Bulgaria? I have been in the UK for 22 years already. Thank you.

sogy

@Emipanteva In Bulgaria, the bare minimum you need to get a pension, and that at 67, is 15 years. For retiring at 64 you need a lot more years. So whatever UK state pension you have earned is likely to be it, and at the then state pension age ... Read More

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9 months ago
ButterMyPaws19

Sofia Airport to the center by ButterMyPaws19

Are there regular buses from thr Airport and how long does the journey take from the airport to the city centre? I looked at getting a taxi but they wanted 130€ for the one way, thirteen minute journey 🤦‍♀️! I don't ...

sogy

@ButterMyPaws19 I don't remember exactly, but the ticket desk at the entrance to the metro may be accepting cards Read More

sogy replied to a thread
9 months ago
ButterMyPaws19

Sofia Airport to the center by ButterMyPaws19

Are there regular buses from thr Airport and how long does the journey take from the airport to the city centre? I looked at getting a taxi but they wanted 130€ for the one way, thirteen minute journey 🤦‍♀️! I don't ...

sogy

@ButterMyPaws19 No euros (yet), just levs. Read More

sogy replied to a thread
9 months ago
ButterMyPaws19

Sofia Airport to the center by ButterMyPaws19

Are there regular buses from thr Airport and how long does the journey take from the airport to the city centre? I looked at getting a taxi but they wanted 130€ for the one way, thirteen minute journey 🤦‍♀️! I don't ...

sogy

There are buses, and there is metro/subway (from Terminal 2, the new one, from Terminal 1 there's a shuttle bus to Terminal 2). It costs less than a euro per person.Also, there's a taxi desk in the arrivals hall, where you can request a taxi, and it ... Read More

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10 months ago
xpatbg

Reliable Estate Agents? by xpatbg

What are the trusted or reliable Estate Agents of Bulgarian Property Market? How about the "Premium Properties BG" premiumpropertiesbg.com ? Any comments or experiences with them?

sogy

@LoveActually Yes, you will need an "official" interpreter, i.e., not just someone who knows both languages. Read More

sogy replied to a thread
10 months ago
GoingDutch

Seeking advice about the Bulgarian housing market by GoingDutch

We, a family of 4, are struggling a lot with the Bulgarian housing market and are even considering leaving Bulgaria for this. We have been living (on and off) in Bulgaria for 4 years. We have been renting so far and have been trying to buy several ...

sogy

@GoingDutch The last few years have seen both inflation (influencing construction / renovation), and property prices going up. Nothing can be done about that now. The real estate agents are useless, at best.The rest of it isn't all true though. ... Read More

sogy replied to a thread
11 months ago
Kath948381

Registering my S1 by Kath948381

Living here in Bulgaria since late August last year and being a UK pensioner with a Bulgarian residency card what do I need to take with me to register my S1 health thingy?

sogy

@roywebb58 Nowadays you can scan from your phone. My boss taught me how to do it, and I do it this way now. Read More

sogy replied to a thread
11 months ago
Kath948381

Residency Cards by Kath948381

Our cards run out in February 2025 can anyone tell me when we should start the renewal process and what we'd need to take with us.

sogy

@Kath948381 It depends on whether you are EU citizens (or Brits registered in BG before Brexit "was done"), or not.Also, depends on how long you have had your residency cards (in total). If it's less than 5 years, you extend your long-time ... Read More

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last year
TonyFF

SIM card in Bulgaria by TonyFF

Hello, I need a quick advice. I have unlocked smart phone- need to buy a sim card in Bulgaria to last me a month and to be able to call USA. Can you advise on that please.

sogy

While still in the States, get yourself a Google Voice account and number, and install tand activate their App. Then you'll be able to call the US for free from anywhere, if you have WiFi or mobile internet. The latter is easy to buy for a month (no ... Read More

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last year
Grimsby girl

Burgundy EU British Passport by Grimsby girl

This may be more wishful thinking but, I still have a burgundy EU British passport. It is due to expire April 25 (I am aware you need to leave 6 months before this). Would I still be considered an EU citizen with this passport or, will I still ...

sogy

We are not EU citizens any more Read More