@janemulberry
Australian looking for information about Bulgaria
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New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 your ...
Andy, "re-prosed houses"? Do you mean repossessed houses? Other forum members will know far more about this than me, so @JimJ and others may give you more useful advice. I believe these are usually sold at auction, and there are a few issues to ... Read More
Quick question- How long to complete property by jeanmandredeix
Could you tell me the average time to complete on your property once you’ve found it?
Jean, unless one of you is an EU citizen I think you'd need to allow a few days extra for your company formation, too. I paid the agent to help with mine and it was all done in two days. I think that might be the first necessary step, as the company ... Read More
Pre Brexit Residency Card Renewal by cyberescue1
So, the time has come to renew my 5 year, EU, pre Brexit, residency card and obtain a 10 year permanent residency one.... Well, that's what I thought, but bureaucracy in Bulgaria reigns...I received my existing card in October 2020, but the expiry ...
It seems from what I've heard that what's accepted as "good enough" documentation varies a lot depending which office you go to and even which person you deal with there. Good to know that it can be less complicated sometimes! I still have this joy ... Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 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 your ...
Hi Elise! Welcome to the forum. You may get more replies if you start a new thread with "Building work needed in Elhovo" or something like that in the title. It will help more members in that area see the post.Good luck with your Bulgarian adventure! Read More
Pre Brexit Residency Card Renewal by cyberescue1
So, the time has come to renew my 5 year, EU, pre Brexit, residency card and obtain a 10 year permanent residency one.... Well, that's what I thought, but bureaucracy in Bulgaria reigns...I received my existing card in October 2020, but the expiry ...
Phew! So glad you got it done, and without the silly requirement to do it again in October!! Read More
Holiday/retirement property by ppanico38
Hello allMy first post as we are considering buying a property for holidays then retirement. We don't as yet speak bulgarian so looking for advice from anyone who has done or doing this? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Tsk tsk tsk. I think you read too many of those Bazza McKenzie comics, mate. Anyway, everyone knows Vegemite is far superior to Marmite!Or there's Aussiemite, launched with a very clever ad campaign -- they used a slightly risque play on words with ... Read More
Holiday/retirement property by ppanico38
Hello allMy first post as we are considering buying a property for holidays then retirement. We don't as yet speak bulgarian so looking for advice from anyone who has done or doing this? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I would agree that one of the better ways to get a renovated property will be to look for a Brit selling up. The Facebook Bulgaria groups have quite a few! Some will be in a hurry to sell and will be very negotiable on price, some will want to try ... Read More
Holiday/retirement property by ppanico38
Hello allMy first post as we are considering buying a property for holidays then retirement. We don't as yet speak bulgarian so looking for advice from anyone who has done or doing this? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Hmm, I do enjoy a nice flowing Laura Ashley dress, for sure. But so impractical for getting out there with the hand shears to mow the 1/4 acres of nettles, wild lettuce, and spear grass I do my best to keep under control!Agreed that a village ... Read More
Holiday/retirement property by ppanico38
Hello allMy first post as we are considering buying a property for holidays then retirement. We don't as yet speak bulgarian so looking for advice from anyone who has done or doing this? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
@janemulberry has bravely taken on a village renovation project, while still based in the UK. But I believe their retirement is only a couple of years away, and they are making longer visits/stays to work on the house. - @gwynjBrave, or crazy?I ... Read More
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 ...
@janemulberry The UK is a different thing, there is S1. - @sogyYes, which is why I added the "But". However, having recently moved an elderly relative, Gwyn may still be aware of some relevant information.If Medicare Advantage will cover your ... Read More
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 ...
@Gwyn might know the answer to this, as he just moved his dad to Bg. But being British, he would have had an S1 from the UK government to act as his medical insurance. Does Medicare Advantage cover the person if they're outside the US and no longer ... Read More
Quick question- How long to complete property by jeanmandredeix
Could you tell me the average time to complete on your property once you’ve found it?
Not my choice to wait, circumstances forced it on me. One thing after another went wrong here and I couldn't leave hubby. Then we both got Covid!And ha, didn't the time of the 10 leva a day labourer pass at least ten years ago? Read More
Retirement Visa and Hubby Question by geoffroberts13
Hi All,We have fallen in love with a property in the Dobrich Region North East Bulgaria subject to viewing, my wife is retired so I would imagine would qualify for the D Visa but as I still have another 8 years to go not sure what visa I would need, ...
Bonza beauty, mate! Read More
Quick question- How long to complete property by jeanmandredeix
Could you tell me the average time to complete on your property once you’ve found it?
Yes, I bought with them, our place is in the north-east. Unfortunately various issues meant I needed to stay in the UK to support family members and kept me from going as often as I hoped last year, so progress fixing the place up is slow. I'm ... Read More
Retirement Visa and Hubby Question by geoffroberts13
Hi All,We have fallen in love with a property in the Dobrich Region North East Bulgaria subject to viewing, my wife is retired so I would imagine would qualify for the D Visa but as I still have another 8 years to go not sure what visa I would need, ...
I will need to look out for his Pommy books, as somehow I missed those! But I didn't watch any of the Bazza films, as they really didn't work so well with my somewhat prissy sense of humour. Read More