daxman
English expat in Bulgaria
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Registration: 26 January 2013
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My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357
NEVER go to Bulgaria you have been warned 1. Most EXPENSIVE Country in Europe2. Bulgarian Drivers are Devils 3. Groceries are 40% more expensive than Asda UK4. Weather 45 from May to September5. Dogs The Villages are full of dogs and Bulgarians ...
@mickeyharHow's this for the climax to my car off the road issue.Towed it round town for repair then it seems that our local guy was up to his eyes couldnt do it, so I told my neighbour about it.His son is a Cop and they spent hours looking for ... Read More
My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357
NEVER go to Bulgaria you have been warned 1. Most EXPENSIVE Country in Europe2. Bulgarian Drivers are Devils 3. Groceries are 40% more expensive than Asda UK4. Weather 45 from May to September5. Dogs The Villages are full of dogs and Bulgarians ...
And today....My car is in the garage for new drive shafts, so no car.However the village has a bus 4 times a day to the local town. I dont know the schedule, so off I go down the lane to ask someone.Saw an elderly guy tending his animals, so in my ... Read More
My Experience of Bulgaria Never go to Bulgaria by GuestPoster357
NEVER go to Bulgaria you have been warned 1. Most EXPENSIVE Country in Europe2. Bulgarian Drivers are Devils 3. Groceries are 40% more expensive than Asda UK4. Weather 45 from May to September5. Dogs The Villages are full of dogs and Bulgarians ...
Well our experience is totally different. We find the cost of living is very low compared to the UK and as for the people?Had a puncture and as I was getting the Jack out a car stopped and a man jumped out and even though we speak a little of the ... Read More
Buy a house by daxman
I have a 10 year lichna carta that i got 2 years before Brexit so do i need a company to buy a house?
@gwynj Thanks for taking the trouble to reply..seems confusion reigns, In will check with my local Notary and see what he says Read More
Buy a house
I have a 10 year lichna carta that i got 2 years before Brexit so do i need a company to buy a house? Read More
How to exchange a uk driving license without education? by HopefulHollie
Hi all, How do I change my UK Driving License for a Bulgarian one without Education documents? I've got my Bulgarian residency ID card, and a Clean, Full UK driving license, I understand that I am only able to drive on the roads with the UK ...
I think you must be joking...I assume the School Cert is to prove you can read road signs etc...a Pilot's licence proves the same Read More
How to exchange a uk driving license without education? by HopefulHollie
Hi all, How do I change my UK Driving License for a Bulgarian one without Education documents? I've got my Bulgarian residency ID card, and a Clean, Full UK driving license, I understand that I am only able to drive on the roads with the UK ...
Yes...utterly nonsensicle, I have had the same problem! My records are no longer available, however I got the school to issue a letter of attendance and exam passes...but the computer said NO! So, believing they needed to confirm that I could add ... Read More
How to exchange a uk driving license without education? by HopefulHollie
Hi all, How do I change my UK Driving License for a Bulgarian one without Education documents? I've got my Bulgarian residency ID card, and a Clean, Full UK driving license, I understand that I am only able to drive on the roads with the UK ...
Yes...I had the same challenge! I wrote emails to the Authorities pointing out that having left school almost 50 years ago the Certificate they required was not available. So, to prove that I am not a moron I sent them a copy of my UK Aircraft ... Read More
Desperate need of advice by Neo-uk1
Hello everybody, just joined on here as I thought it would be a good place to ask. I'm clearing a house and need someone to get the stuff over to the UK asap. I'm in Novo Selo by VT. Need the stuff picked up before end of Thursday. ( I know ...
We have a delivery from the UK arriving tomorrow near Montana...maybe we could ask them for you if they would take a return load? My email is***...send me an email with your phone number and if they can help I will put them in touch. :) Read More
BREXIT DEAL!!
So we now have a Brexit deal....HOOORAY :) What will that mean for us Brits living in Bulgaria? Surely can't still be all doom and gloom can it!! John Read More
RESIDENCY AFTER BREXIT by daxman
A bit confusing...we own 10 year Lichna Karta, do we have until 2021 to change them for Bulgarian residency or must we do it before 31st December...also I have a UK issued International Driving Licence,,,will it be valid after 31st December or must ...
Thanks Dom, confirms our thoughts! Read More
RESIDENCY AFTER BREXIT
A bit confusing...we own 10 year Lichna Karta, do we have until 2021 to change them for Bulgarian residency or must we do it before 31st December...also I have a UK issued International Driving Licence,,,will it be valid after 31st December or must ... Read More
Property viewing for me 😇 by Syparki
Hi everyone, My name is Simon and I’m kind of new to this forum (this being my first post) I don’t know what I’m doing and I’m probably doing this all wrong (if so I’m sorry in advance) My scenario is that ...
Hi Simon, have you got pictures? Who is the Agent and how much did you pay? Did you you give someone Power of Attorney to complete the sale for you? John Read More
Driving in Bulgaria after Brexit
We have 10 year Lichna Kartas and understand that if we want to continue to drive in Bulgaria we will have to surrender our UK driving licence and get a Bulgarian one. My question is this... We hold UK issued International Driving Licenses...does ... Read More
Transfer the 'unused' vignette months onto the new BG registration by daxman
I brought a UK reg car into BG a couple of months ago and stupidly bought a 12 month vignette although I knew I was planning to put it onto BG plates fairly soon...question is...can I transfer the 'unused' vignette months onto the new BG ...
Yes good fun isn't it??!! My young English speaking friend took my car to the KAT stationat 03.30 to make sure he was first as the place gets mobbed and it can take all day. I turned up by taxi at 0730 and sure enough he was first. When the Eco ... Read More