luobin
Swedish expat in Bulgaria
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12
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About me
Swedish
Lives in Sofia, Sofia-Capital
Registration: 20 May 2016
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Arrival in Ireland - Proof of address for PPS number [URGENT] by luobin
Hello, I am a European citizen planning to relocate to Ireland with my family, and live there on means of self-sufficiency, but we have met a lot of issues now as we are planning to relocate. No landlord or agency seems to be willing to consider us ...
@debbiewidjaja Thank you for your reply. May I ask how you were able to find that temporary address? I see it says "[link under review]" in your comment, so perhaps you already liked to some source. I think that hotel would be impossible ... Read More
Arrival in Ireland - Proof of address for PPS number [URGENT]
Hello, I am a European citizen planning to relocate to Ireland with my family, and live there on means of self-sufficiency, but we have met a lot of issues now as we are planning to relocate. No landlord or agency seems to be willing to consider us ... Read More
Migration Directorate - Sofia by luobin
Hi, I have landed in Sofia with my wife, and we went to the Migration Directorate at Maria Luiza Blvd., and it was not a pleasant experience, let me tell you that. We went there yesterday with all the papers in order (we assume), help and ...
Hi, thanks for your answer breyambol. We have been in contact with the Chinese embassy and two consultants that helps foreigners with migration issues in Bulgaria. This issue seems quite normal unfortunately, and the best suggestion they could ... Read More
Migration Directorate - Sofia by luobin
Hi, I have landed in Sofia with my wife, and we went to the Migration Directorate at Maria Luiza Blvd., and it was not a pleasant experience, let me tell you that. We went there yesterday with all the papers in order (we assume), help and ...
Thanks for your answer, but I think I must disagree with you. In my mind and experience, the migration are there to help you, and most of the people they will encounter will be foreigners. Even in China or Thailand they can speak English and are ... Read More
Migration Directorate - Sofia
Hi, I have landed in Sofia with my wife, and we went to the Migration Directorate at Maria Luiza Blvd., and it was not a pleasant experience, let me tell you that. We went there yesterday with all the papers in order (we assume), help and ... Read More
Relocating to Sofia - Housing and living questions by luobin
Hi, I am considering a move to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, and would really appreciate some good advice and information from expats and/or locals who are registered on this website. There are of course many questions/concerns on my mind that I ...
@kojidae Thanks for the info, I also received an email from Your Europe Advice (europa.eu/youreurope/advice) regarding my case. I think I can post it below, hopefully it can come to use for someone else in the future. :) I highlighted some areas of ... Read More
Relocating to Sofia - Housing and living questions by luobin
Hi, I am considering a move to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, and would really appreciate some good advice and information from expats and/or locals who are registered on this website. There are of course many questions/concerns on my mind that I ...
Thanks Kris and kojidae, seems like there's not much to worry about for my part, should be fairly easy to get the residence permit. :) How about you, were you required to apply for the D-visa first and then apply for the residence permit? I ... Read More
Relocating to Sofia - Housing and living questions by luobin
Hi, I am considering a move to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, and would really appreciate some good advice and information from expats and/or locals who are registered on this website. There are of course many questions/concerns on my mind that I ...
@kojidae That sounds like a really easy process, hopefully you are right as well. :) Regarding the proof of health care, do you know if that really applies for EU citizens as well? I haven't been to Sweden for many years now and won't be ... Read More
Relocating to Sofia - Housing and living questions by luobin
Hi, I am considering a move to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, and would really appreciate some good advice and information from expats and/or locals who are registered on this website. There are of course many questions/concerns on my mind that I ...
Thanks Hybrid88, that sounds great. :) If everything goes as planned I should move to Bulgaria at the beginning of August or possibly the end of July. Read More
Relocating to Sofia - Housing and living questions by luobin
Hi, I am considering a move to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, and would really appreciate some good advice and information from expats and/or locals who are registered on this website. There are of course many questions/concerns on my mind that I ...
Thanks everyone for the recommendations! Really thankful. :) I think I will go with Kris' recommendation of Bulbank for bank, Telenor for mobile and Yavlena for my property. Bulbank given that it is the biggest bank should give me less ... Read More
Relocating to Sofia - Housing and living questions by luobin
Hi, I am considering a move to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, and would really appreciate some good advice and information from expats and/or locals who are registered on this website. There are of course many questions/concerns on my mind that I ...
Thanks everyone for the informative answers, has given me some basic understanding of what to expect when it comes to the cost of living in Bulgaria. However, I would be really thankful if you could also recommend me some names/companies, which ... Read More
Relocating to Sofia - Housing and living questions
Hi, I am considering a move to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, and would really appreciate some good advice and information from expats and/or locals who are registered on this website. There are of course many questions/concerns on my mind that I ... Read More