ch85st
Swedish expat in Bulgaria
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47
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About me
Swedish
Lives in Kotel
Speaks Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English, German, Bulgarian
Registration: 28 April 2010
Activity
holidaying in Sunny Beach Very un-welcomed by ALL is this usual ? by linzi007
my sister and her young family are holidaying in Sunny Beach and are being made to feel very un welcomed by everyone they come across in bars , shops even the hotel they are staying in ! is this normal or is there a particular feeling over there in ...
No its not usual But if they want to change hotel just go to any hotel and ask if they have rooms available there are loads to choose from. Or for that matter relocate to Nessebar its just a few Km from Sunny Beach and much more family friendly then ... Read More
How long does it take for issuance of D visa to Bulgaria? by eleonora0908
Hello everyone, I am a Bulgarian citizen. My husband and I married while he was here with a C visa. Now he has gone back to his home country (Georgia) to apply for a long term visa D. He was supposed to get his visa on the 15th of Feb, has called ...
takes about 3 Months last i heard Read More
Car hire? by stepool1970
Hi can anyone suggest a car hire company, they need to cover the basic hotel delivery and collection, the hotel is in Byala Ruse district, I can not really find car hire from this area? (Obviously in the past I have hired in Sofia direct and drove ...
Glad it worked out Steve They also do airport pickups from Sofia if you need it but as its a few Km it will cost more then the bus. Read More
Car hire? by stepool1970
Hi can anyone suggest a car hire company, they need to cover the basic hotel delivery and collection, the hotel is in Byala Ruse district, I can not really find car hire from this area? (Obviously in the past I have hired in Sofia direct and drove ...
Hi As links to websites are not allowed here i have sent you a PM with a link to a carhire company in Ruse that can help you Read More
not to pay taxes on my pension by WOOPA
Hi i am moving to bulgaria and i would like to know in order not to pay taxes on my pension there do i have to transfert all my money to my bank account in bulgaria ?? can t we get get an account in a bulgarian bank in a hard currency ? thank you
If its a pension payed by Denmark you will be taxed in Denmark for it, not in Bulgaria. And yes you can open a bank account here in Bulgaria in any of the larger currency's Read More
Septic tank installation by candyz9229
Has anyone fitted their own septic tank that can give me a few pointers . We have to install one in our new home in Elhovo. The builders seem to be asking for 5000 leva but I have heard you can do it yourself much cheaper. I was looking at the ...
Its depends on if you want to follow the Law or not :) Soak aways are illegal to build. even tho they still do them in villages. 3 chamber closed septic tank would be the best legal option as its clear water coming out, that type do not pollute ... Read More
Looking for expats in Bulgaria by debulamochie
Looking to buy in Bulgaria so looking for great expats to chat with see where best to buy and great places to be where there are x pats looking for friends etc... bet there has been lots of people posting this ..... are there any good auction places
Hi If you try FB and search for Bulgaria you will find a lot of groups where you will get your answer much faster. Read More
Experience Adding On to a Home? by kojidae
Still looking for the perfect house here :) Right now we are considering one that will eventually be a little small for us if we have another child. Also, I want a large bathroom, and because I don't want to take too much space out of the home ...
HI As soon as you change the foot print of the house you need building permission. Usually involves getting an Architect to do drawings and construction drawings. and inspections of every step in the construction. So if i where you i would look for ... Read More
Do I Need a BULSTAT Card? by sarov
I've been told two different things about this: 1) I have to register for a BULSTAT number within 7 days of signing the deed. 2) I only have to register if I own a property, but no land - if your property has land, you're not required to ...
As a EU citizen you get a Bulgarian personal nr when applying for long term residency. BULSTAT Registration is no longer necessary for Eu Citizens that just buys a secondary home here Read More
Do I Need a BULSTAT Card? by sarov
I've been told two different things about this: 1) I have to register for a BULSTAT number within 7 days of signing the deed. 2) I only have to register if I own a property, but no land - if your property has land, you're not required to ...
As you are a EU resident (i assume) You dont need any BULSTAT nr. The only time you need BULSTAT (company nr) is if its unregulated land you have bought (ie Agricultural, Forest or other unregulated land) The land the property sits on is usually ... Read More
Conidering moving to Bulgaria by saphira555
Hi all I have been offered a job in a call center in Sofia. The salary they proposed me is 600 euros a month. The woman I talked with says cost of living is quite lower than abroad. Do you think I could manage to rent an apartment pay bills, have a ...
The wage 600 Euro (1200 Lev) is for Bulgarian standards an ok wage But i know that Depending on the nr of languages spoken and skills they offer up to 2000 Lev/month (1000 Euro) Read More
Buying property in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Bulgaria? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Bulgaria? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Thanks mate. We have some viewing appointments let us see what happens. What is the weather like in winter in Yambol? Please note down my number in Bulgaria 0876443275. Regards HassanHi again Hassan i have sent you a PM please check there :) Read More
Buying property in Bulgaria by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Bulgaria? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Bulgaria? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi Hassan 46 If you are interested in the Yambol area i might be able to help you find something. Read More
English speaking builders and plumbers by Jenfy
Does anyone know English speaking builders and plumbers in karnobat area? Thank you
Depends on what side of Karnobat you live. I know of a few builders that might be able to help you if you are on the Yambol side as its the travel cost that will be an issue. Read More
Looking to rent by -yorkshire girl-
Hello to all, my name is Gale, we are looking to move to Bulgaria this year, we are looking to rent a rural house around Burgus area whilst we look to buy a property there, i have looked on websites etc and there dose not seem to be a lot of ...
I know of a couple of houses for rent around the Yambol area, if you are interested please Pm me for more info. Read More