PlovdivEd
Welsh expat in Bulgaria
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Registration: 09 January 2022
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Earthquake warning by Kath948381
I've just received an earthquake warning on my Bulgarian mobile then we felt a mild shaking. The actual quake was in the sea just off Turkey and it was felt in Bulgaria, Masadonia Greece and Turkey never felt anything like that before but I'm glad ...
@Kath948381 It's an Android phone feature, I got the alert before we felt it here in Plovdiv. Read More
Plovdiv Neighborhoods by Julio Manu
Hi, my name is Julio, and I'm planning to move to Plovdiv next year. I'm doing some research on rental prices and have found several nice options within our budget.However, we’d like to know if some of the lower prices are due to the location ...
Hi Julio, great choice! Plovdiv is a great place to live. There are only a few areas I wouldn't recommend, Izgrev, Stoliponovo and Sheker Mahala, the area around the main train station isn't great after dark either.Some more southern areas like ... Read More
Do any regions do Bulgarian dance classes? by jeanmandredeix
I know a strange question but I do love dancing and in France I joined local traditional dance troops and we would dance at Fetes and old people homes and wondered if they have anything similar?
I recently saw an ad for a beginers class in Plovdiv. Read More
Pre Brexit Residency Card Renewal by cyberescue1
So, the time has come to renew my 5 year, EU, pre Brexit, residency card and obtain a 10 year permanent residency one.... Well, that's what I thought, but bureaucracy in Bulgaria reigns...I received my existing card in October 2020, but the expiry ...
Thanks Gwyn, couldn't for the life of me find the NHIF portal after it moved, safely bookmarked! Read More
Pre Brexit Residency Card Renewal by cyberescue1
So, the time has come to renew my 5 year, EU, pre Brexit, residency card and obtain a 10 year permanent residency one.... Well, that's what I thought, but bureaucracy in Bulgaria reigns...I received my existing card in October 2020, but the expiry ...
Visiting immigration is definitely my least favourite thing about living in Bulgaria! I find it incredibly frustrating that each office or even person you see has their own interpretation of the rules and what needs to be notarized etc. When I ... Read More
British tv in Bulgaria by selcroft
Hello,We have moved to Bulgaria, love the Country, way of life and people…..BUT…… we can not watch any British tv except BBC I player. We have a VPN installed and there have difficulties watching live tv on a the Amazon fire ...
We have a fire stick and can use all the UK apps for catch up stuff no problem, live doesn't always work but we don't watch anything live anymore.It might just be your VPN provider, we use Nord VPN and it works well, setting the time on your fire ... Read More
British Food by Gibbery
What are the best options for getting British food in Bulgaria if you are missing certain foods?
@Gibbery You can still order from UK supermarkets and have it sent with GGBG, it would work for the type of things you're after, you can either have it delivered directly to them or ask a friend/family member to box it up and sent it to GGBG, ... Read More
Buying property outside Pleven by Bob East London
Hello, I live in London and have made some great Bulgarian friends who are living here. They have been really helpful in helping me with finding a property. I have both a British and Irish passport. Will I be able to live and work in Bulgaria on my ...
Yes, with your Irish passport the process is relatively simple. There's a guide on this site, the insured/self funded info sheet is probably the most relevant for you.https://shorturl.at/TFzVW Read More
Housing prices by D H16
Hello, I just wanted to know if anyone else has noticed how rental prices have increased dramatically over the past few months in Sofia. There is an apartment that has been on the housing market for months, it went from €450 to €750 in ...
It's the same in Plovdiv, asking price rents have gone up a lot, I'm not convinced many people are actually paying 500 euro plus though unless they are medical students.Personally I think it's a lot to do with the price of properties now, if you've ... Read More
Houses in Malomir by andrewturley1
Hi, im reaching out for some advice please! i bought 2 houses in 2006 ,i had a local lady who had POA and looked after them for me. i havnt been over there for 14 years as i went through a messy divorce, got remarried etc .I have been trying to get ...
@andrewturley1 There are some details for the company here, looks like Milena isn't a partner anymore. If you search her name plus expat Bulgaria the company pops up in a couple of business directories so you can see who currently owns ... Read More
Bulgarian online language teacher by Anniewenden
Hi I am looking for a regular ( once or twice a week for 45 minutes) online lessons to learn Bulgarian. Does anyone know of someone suitable who is not charging and arm and a leg lol. I advertised on linked in and people wanted 50-60 euro per hour . ...
@Anniewenden A friend of mine recommended this teacher. It's a BG site so prices are better.https://uchiteli.bg/profile/lilqna/39125 Read More
Gabieli question by TonyFF
Hello, I am trying to understand how this works when I buy things from Amazon.I changed my address to the Germany Gabieli address with my ID number.What is the next step? Will they automatically send me my packages to Bulgaria?The instructions are ...
Ggbg is also a good option, I prefer to use them as you don't have to register your package with them when you order, they deliver direct to Econt offcies, ( Gabieli to Speedy) which works well for us as we live within walking distance to either.My ... Read More
paying with Epay/Wise by TonyFF
Please advise how do you use Wise card on Epay.bgIs it like using a debit card? What is the cheapest way to pay money to someone's account ?Is there any other low cost way to pay bills without a Bulgarian bank account?Thanks!
@janemulberry Have you tried adding a zero to the front to the number? We have 2 accounts and both can be paid on epay, one has 10 digits and the other 11 but both start with a zero. Read More
Navigating administrative procedures in Bulgaria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Bulgaria can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...
@gwynj it's been posted in many other country forums too, just a conversation starter by the admin team of the site I reckon. Read More
Obtain a resident visa after owning the house 5 years? by alee246
Hello, I am hoping this is the correct forum for a question like this. I am considering (and have found) a house I would like to buy 20 mins from Burgas. My intention is to buy and continue working in the UK for a couple more years then move out and ...
@janecrrphilae just checking, do you mean to live or just for a visit? You don't need a visa for visits under 90 days. Read More