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DrDuane
American looking for information about Bulgaria
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Lives in Kansas City, Missouri
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Registration: 25 August 2012
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Sveti Vlas in the winter by DrDuane
Does Sveti Vlas go dormant in the winter?
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Vasilev, Thanks for the reply and information. I my searching for information all I could find is more resort type of adverts. I am encouraged to learn that all needs would be available in the winter. Read More
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TAXES - Figuring out Taxation on American Social Security Benefits by Guest3265987
Hello everyone. I've been googling until my fingers hurt, both on Italian as well as American portals, to figure out how much tax the Italian Government charges on American retirees in Italy who only have Social Security as their income? The US ...
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Hello, I am back to thinking about retirement in Italy and have the same questions as you. In addition, there is the minimum income needed to be allowed to stay in the country. I have read the cost per couple is 38k Euro per year and and equal ... Read More
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Mandatory health insurance for foreigners age limit by DrDuane
Is ther an age cut off where individuals are too old to be eligible for the mandatory halth insurance for foreigners?
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Thanks for the information. Read More
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Mandatory health insurance for foreigners age limit
Is ther an age cut off where individuals are too old to be eligible for the mandatory halth insurance for foreigners? Read More
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Recommend a lawyer? by Mel1702
Hi, my husband & I are looking to buy a house with some land in the rural Burgas region. As yet our grasp of the language is pretty limited but will improve, God willing! Anyway, we need some recommendations for an independent lawyer as have ...
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Contact Helen Fahey at One Stop Property Shop in Burgas, She also has a Facebook account. Read More
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I would appreciate hearing form any US expats who have acquired a visa by CinziaF
My name is Cinzia. I am a US citizen from California and Texas. I have a visa appointment next week at the Spanish Consolate. I am applying for a one year visa. I hope to be in Spain by February 12 and I have signed a 6 month lease for a ouse in ...
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Thanks, Camille. Good luck. Read More
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I would appreciate hearing form any US expats who have acquired a visa by CinziaF
My name is Cinzia. I am a US citizen from California and Texas. I have a visa appointment next week at the Spanish Consolate. I am applying for a one year visa. I hope to be in Spain by February 12 and I have signed a 6 month lease for a ouse in ...
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Hello, I just posted a question about Americans immigrating to Spain. I would like to know more about the process. Read More
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Americans in Spain
Hello, With retirement just around the corner we have been looking at various locations and Spain continues to draw our attention. I would welcome information from US expats about the process of relocating and obtaining a residency visa. We will ... Read More
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Possible move to Bulgaria by Frankieboy123
Hi all, once the covid situation is under control I like many others would like to visit BG with a view of a permanent move. My situation would be as a retired person looking for a a comfortable property on a smart complex somewhere around Varna, ...
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Hello, it will be important for you to research the law regarding getting a driving license in BG. It appears that you are from the EU. If that is the case it is much easier. I would to be informed of your progress and situations you encountered, as ... Read More
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American obtaining Italian Elective Residency Visa from San Francisco by dinademko
Hello, I am a US citizen, retired, living in San Francisco, wanting to obtain an Elective Residency Visa to live permanently in Italy. The Italian Consulate Office in San Francisco is vague about the monthly income requirement needed and value of ...
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My apologies. I do not spam the forums. Read More
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Looking for Americans in Croatia by DrDuane
Hello, I am two years out from retirement and would like to talk to other US expats residing in Croatia. I am especially interested in how you feel about being in the country for longer than three months and how you found a place to live.
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Thanks for the tip. Availability of apartments and affordability are a big item. Read More
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American obtaining Italian Elective Residency Visa from San Francisco by dinademko
Hello, I am a US citizen, retired, living in San Francisco, wanting to obtain an Elective Residency Visa to live permanently in Italy. The Italian Consulate Office in San Francisco is vague about the monthly income requirement needed and value of ...
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The link provided by SimCityAT does not provide the answer of dinademko. Read More
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Looking for Americans in Croatia
Hello, I am two years out from retirement and would like to talk to other US expats residing in Croatia. I am especially interested in how you feel about being in the country for longer than three months and how you found a place to live. Read More
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Moving to Ukraine by rnethken
I am Rance A.F.X.E. Nethken, and live in Payson, Arizona, USA. My intent, after many visits to Ukraine, Russia and other slavic countries, is to establish residency in Ukraine. My many visits to Kyiv, Rivne, Kharkiv, Odessa, Lviv over the years ...
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You are lucky with the special treatment. Good luck. Read More