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@JosieCrew

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English looking for information about Bulgaria

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Registration: 08 April 2024

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8 months ago
Suzi Masterson

D visa times by Suzi Masterson

How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be

JosieCrew

@gwynjThanks the reason for applying is so we can buy, move and live there, register a company to work through (remotely, UK company, contracted rather than PAYE). Basically live our life there the same as we would in the uK.Do we have any hope if ... Read More

JosieCrew replied to a thread
8 months ago
Suzi Masterson

D visa times by Suzi Masterson

How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be

JosieCrew

Also, how long and complicated is the yearly renewal, does anyone know? Read More

JosieCrew replied to a thread
8 months ago
Suzi Masterson

D visa times by Suzi Masterson

How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be

JosieCrew

@SimCityAT Thanks, thats not too bad, do they keep the passport? Read More

JosieCrew replied to a thread
8 months ago
Suzi Masterson

D visa times by Suzi Masterson

How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be

JosieCrew

@janemulberry Its December next year. Read More

JosieCrew replied to a thread
8 months ago
Suzi Masterson

D visa times by Suzi Masterson

How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be

JosieCrew

wtf, so what if you need it for ID or an emergency trip or something. Thats insane if true. Read More

JosieCrew replied to a thread
8 months ago
Suzi Masterson

D visa times by Suzi Masterson

How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be

JosieCrew

Thanks. Our perm residence will apply from Dec 25, so it looks like we will have to apply via the normal D Visa route. I don't really want to stay here in Spain and pay for a house in BG. If it comes to it we will possibly go back to the UK and wait ... Read More

JosieCrew replied to a thread
8 months ago
Suzi Masterson

D visa times by Suzi Masterson

How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be

JosieCrew

@Suzi Masterson Did you find out?So did you apply from within BG? I have read that you have to apply at the embassy in your country of residence. I'm a bit confused about what we need to do actually. We thought we could transfer our EU residency but ... Read More

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8 months ago
JosieCrew

Dangers to dogs, pets, other animals by JosieCrew

Hi,Where we currently live there are several dangers to pets, leishmania from mosquitos, snakes, toads that shouldn't be licked, processional caterpillars.Is there anything like that in Bulgaria that we need to be aware of please? We are looking at ...

JosieCrew

@JosieCrew Are you a worrier? Stress/anxiety could have a bigger impact on your life than many/most of Bulgaria's critter population. :-) -@gwynj No I'm not, I just like to be fully prepared and know if there is anything I need to be ... Read More

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8 months ago
JosieCrew

Pay monthly companies by JosieCrew

Hi Everyone, I see bulgaria Direct and Mowlem recommended, but what are peoples' thoughts about bulgaria property finder .co.uk and bulgarian property finder .com? The names are very similar so there something we should be aware of there?Also, which ...

JosieCrew

@gwynj OK thanks Read More

JosieCrew replied to a thread
8 months ago
JosieCrew

Pay monthly companies by JosieCrew

Hi Everyone, I see bulgaria Direct and Mowlem recommended, but what are peoples' thoughts about bulgaria property finder .co.uk and bulgarian property finder .com? The names are very similar so there something we should be aware of there?Also, which ...

JosieCrew

How does making an offer work, there is no makng an offer, if I've read right, is that correct? The price just is what it is?Is there anything in particular we need to check for in the contract? Read More

JosieCrew created a thread
8 months ago

Dangers to dogs, pets, other animals

Hi,Where we currently live there are several dangers to pets, leishmania from mosquitos, snakes, toads that shouldn't be licked, processional caterpillars.Is there anything like that in Bulgaria that we need to be aware of please? We are looking at ... Read More

JosieCrew replied to a thread
8 months ago
TonyFF

Question about WISE by TonyFF

I just started applying to get WISE.The verification process requires to get a photo via my phone and to upload my passport.Is this one time deal or I have to constantly be verified when I move money?

JosieCrew

You can leave currency pots empty, my GBP one is empty at the moment.I don't know how the currency works if you spend in one currency (say leva) but your money is in another currency pot (GBP for instance). I assume they would use the GBP and ... Read More

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8 months ago
Alex1959

Trustable lawyer by Alex1959

Dear friends,We are a middle aged couple looking for Bulgarian property to buy and live. It may be in Varna ,Sofia or Stara Zagora.We need good and trustable lawyer who will help us (check all utilities bills and ownership documents, prepare all ...

JosieCrew

Ooh nice! Read More

JosieCrew replied to a thread
8 months ago
Alex1959

Trustable lawyer by Alex1959

Dear friends,We are a middle aged couple looking for Bulgarian property to buy and live. It may be in Varna ,Sofia or Stara Zagora.We need good and trustable lawyer who will help us (check all utilities bills and ownership documents, prepare all ...

JosieCrew

@janemulberry Thanks, thats how it works in Spain too, if they've left a huge bill, you become responsible for it, and they wont reconnect your water/elec etc until you've paid it, not without a lot of hassle, and rules they make up as they go ... Read More

JosieCrew replied to a thread
8 months ago
Alex1959

Trustable lawyer by Alex1959

Dear friends,We are a middle aged couple looking for Bulgarian property to buy and live. It may be in Varna ,Sofia or Stara Zagora.We need good and trustable lawyer who will help us (check all utilities bills and ownership documents, prepare all ...

JosieCrew

@JimJ Ok, I understand now, I read it like you have to take your bills to be looked at for something each month If its just part of conveyancing checks, that makes sense. That will teach me not to read posts while in meetings Read More