janemulberry
Australian looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 23 January 2021
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Question for Admin(s) by JimJ
I float around a few of the other Country sections on this site and my impression is that the Bulgaria one is one of the most active, despite the number of foreign immigrants here being rather lower than in many other EU countries. Am I right in my ...
I think there's still something of a jump between "it's possible to get Bulgarian residency relatively easily compared to the UK" to "they hand them out like Smarties"! 😆 Read More
Question for Admin(s) by JimJ
I float around a few of the other Country sections on this site and my impression is that the Bulgaria one is one of the most active, despite the number of foreign immigrants here being rather lower than in many other EU countries. Am I right in my ...
And Bulgaria's still handing out "residents" cards like they're smarties... - @JimJ I wish! That's not my experience at all. 477 days to go till I can apply for my D visa. The "Smarties" are likely to be available only for those with plenty of ... Read More
Getting older in Bulgaria by Kath948381
Do I have to return to the UK from my Bulgarian village home as I'm getting older ? I miss the peace and quiet when I have to return to the UK now and then so what do I do when I get older and older, I'm 72 , 73 later in the year.
I hope the transfer went okay. @JimJ. What you're experiencing from the healthcare system really is horrendous. Read More
Buying a new car paying cash( not financing) in Bulgaria by TonyFF
My wife and I plan to buy a new RAV4 Woodland Hybrid when it is available in Bulgaria. We will pay in full by bank transfer( cash ). I have no experience with any dealer in Bulgaria ( only in the US but I presume there is not much of a difference- ...
I've had the same every time I've purchased a car from a dealer in the UK. None of them would accept a credit card payment, either, probably because of the risk of the buyer doing a chargeback. It's always been bank transfer. Read More
Getting older in Bulgaria by Kath948381
Do I have to return to the UK from my Bulgarian village home as I'm getting older ? I miss the peace and quiet when I have to return to the UK now and then so what do I do when I get older and older, I'm 72 , 73 later in the year.
@AshAdu My understanding is that there IS a blood bank, but they don't release blood unless they get a unit back. The blood group of the donor isn't an issue, provided someone donates a unit of blood in your name, you can get a unit of suitable ... Read More
Getting older in Bulgaria by Kath948381
Do I have to return to the UK from my Bulgarian village home as I'm getting older ? I miss the peace and quiet when I have to return to the UK now and then so what do I do when I get older and older, I'm 72 , 73 later in the year.
Jean, I'm so sorry you've experienced such challenges, both with your health and with accessing care.I do agree that Brits who return to the UK for the NHS may find they're no better off than they would have been in Europe. Many of us still in the ... Read More
Winter's Here Again by JimJ
First snowfall of the winter last night; fortunately not yet enough to involve digging..
I wondered if you'd had snow, we saw it on the news. It's definitely autumnal in our region. Read More
Property agents that are dependable and honest by duggy38
Hi all , I hope someone can help steer me in the right direction, I have been researching Bulgaria for a while to either buy a property for holidays or a permanent residence. My preference would be in the southern region of Bulgaria, mainly for easy ...
@duggy38 Good advice on both the positive and negative aspects from @JimJ and @gwynj!Especially if looking at lower priced village properties, it's important to know that unrenovated village houses are likely to need a lot of work done, and possibly ... Read More
Getting older in Bulgaria by Kath948381
Do I have to return to the UK from my Bulgarian village home as I'm getting older ? I miss the peace and quiet when I have to return to the UK now and then so what do I do when I get older and older, I'm 72 , 73 later in the year.
@GwynJ Condolences on your Dad's passing. I'm so sorry. Bringing him to Bulgaria was such a good choice for him, and for all your family to know he had the best possible quality of life. Read More
Snakes in rural Bulgaria by Pumarosa200
Is it true there are poisonous snakes in rural Bulgaria? And if true what are the areas to avoid living in?
That's a good plan for how to deal with a tick bite! Plenty of rakiya! Read More
Snakes in rural Bulgaria by Pumarosa200
Is it true there are poisonous snakes in rural Bulgaria? And if true what are the areas to avoid living in?
Ticks are definitely more likely to cause problems than snakes. I remove a few from the neighbours' cat every spring, and our region has a high rate of Lyme Disease. Read More
Getting older in Bulgaria by Kath948381
Do I have to return to the UK from my Bulgarian village home as I'm getting older ? I miss the peace and quiet when I have to return to the UK now and then so what do I do when I get older and older, I'm 72 , 73 later in the year.
I'm so sorry, @JimJ. Read More
Long Life to Everyone! by JimJ
Well, yesterday was my 76th birthday (I can't believe how quickly those years have passed!) so I've now comfortably exceeded the average male Bulgarian's life expectancy of 71.9 years. Now I have to pass the same milestone for female Bulgarians, ...
Wishing you a happier year ahead, @JimJHave fun on your ebike and stay safe.PS I googled the bike. Wow, that's a monster! I am impressed. I hope Zlati was, too. 😉 Read More
Mass immigration by Aldridge26
Hello I am moving to Bulgaria in January of 2026 leaving Canada. I would like to know if mass immigration is a problem there compared to the Western world.Thank you.
@Aldridge26, it's always interesting to see posts by people who want to immigrate to get away from immigrants!It's not very easy to get residency in Bulgaria. What category of D visa are you planning to use? Read More
Question on Visa D by jeanmandredeix
We are currently getting paperwork together for the retirement Visa D but am a bit concerned on my husbands application as I am in receipt of state pension but he only has company pension for now. They seem to want a state pension? Am I right? Will ...
The Embassy in London told me they'd accept a private pension for someone under state pension age, as long as it was at least equal to the Bulgarian minimum wage (not the Bulgarian OAP). That was the issue for us. Hubby has an ill health retirement ... Read More