joyburtonbewdley
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Hi Everyone! Moving to Bulgaria this May by nathandean4
I'm Nathan. Me and my wife Louse are about to embark on our biggest adventure yet. This May we will be moving to Bulgaria to begin our new life. For the past 10 years we have spent more time apart than we have together. This is due to the fact ...
@nathandean4 I wish you all the best. Me and hubby are moving to Bulgaria in May too. We're well over 40 and plan to be self sufficient. This Bulgarian language is hard to learn,but I've mastered the basics Read More
Hi Everyone! Moving to Bulgaria this May by nathandean4
I'm Nathan. Me and my wife Louse are about to embark on our biggest adventure yet. This May we will be moving to Bulgaria to begin our new life. For the past 10 years we have spent more time apart than we have together. This is due to the fact ...
@nathandean4 Hi NathanMy husband Martin and I are doing exactly the same thing. I'm on a pension,and have to sponsor my younger husband in. We should be moving over around May too Read More
D visa times by Suzi Masterson
How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be
I now have my appointment at the Embassy for the end of March. Things are now moving at last Read More
What is the preferred route if driving by car from UK by jeanmandredeix
As we have a dog we would prefer to drive rather than leave her in kennels but it doesn’t look like a straightforward drive.Any suggestions?
Anyone done this route towing a caravan? Read More
Property safety in Bulgaria by ppanico38
HiNew to the forum and investigating as much info as I can as we are considering buying a holiday house in Bulgaria with potential to retire to in time. If buying a property that we won’t be at permanently what advice for security or keeping ...
That's good to hear Jane Read More
D visa times by Suzi Masterson
How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be
I'm sure it will Jane. So looking forward to exploring the country Read More
D visa times by Suzi Masterson
How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be
Lots of delays since first applying. No ones fault but ours. Hopefully on the last leg now,until it all starts again in Bulgaria,that is. I feel it will be worth the effort Read More
D visa times by Suzi Masterson
How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be
@joyburtonbewdley At last my renewed ACRO apostilled arrrived. It's with DHL on its way to Bulgaria. Unfortunately the plane is grounded in Manchester due to the harsh weather. Ah well,I'm used to delays Read More
British Food by Gibbery
What are the best options for getting British food in Bulgaria if you are missing certain foods?
@janemulberry It reminds me of the TV programme The Royle family. The son was bringing his vegetarian girlfriend for lunch. Nana says "Can she have wafer thin ham Barbara?" Gets me every time 🤣 Read More
D visa times by Suzi Masterson
How long is the waiting period to get an appointment at the embassy at the moment does anyone know please?I'm trying to make sure we don't over stay and make a plan if it's longer than. I need it to be
@janemulberry Ouch indeed Jane. I had an unexpected delay with my application, and now have had to resend new apostilled ACRO and pension letters. Now just waiting the apostilled letters to be returned. Hopefully then it's a visit to the Bulgarian ... Read More
D visa application process by charlian99
Hi everybody, my name is Ian, a retired 73 year old Geordie living in Newcastle, married to a Bulgarian lady and planning to emigrate to Shvistov next March. Am finding the D visa application process a bit confusing and hoping to benefit from your ...
After your visit to the Bulgarian embassy,is there a wait for your visa,or do you leave with it? Read More
Broadband for Chervena, near Levski by BangonRight
Hi Everyone I bought a house which needs a lot of work. I am moving there with my caravan to live in. Which broadband is the best one for the area? Which mobile SIM card is reliable for the area?Who do I contact for have the electric connected?
@BangonRight. Be lovely to hear how you're doing. My husband and I are doing exactly the same thing,living in our caravan until the house is ready. We will be in OstritsaEverything is taking so long,and I expect winter will have set in before we ... Read More
Residency in Bulgaria by Munchkin120268
Would anyone be able to tell me how long we can stay for in the house that my wife and I purchased as we are currently in the UK and planning to move permanently when we retire in 5 years - Martin
@gwynjThe high costs are getting the documents needed,pension letters and acro notarised and apostilled. For me, £175 +vat EACHRecently another £400 so I can get a poa to open a bank account in Bulgaria for meAt £89 the embassy ... Read More
Residency in Bulgaria by Munchkin120268
Would anyone be able to tell me how long we can stay for in the house that my wife and I purchased as we are currently in the UK and planning to move permanently when we retire in 5 years - Martin
Definitely will do. Hopefully I can be of help when the time arrives,Jane Read More
Residency in Bulgaria by Munchkin120268
Would anyone be able to tell me how long we can stay for in the house that my wife and I purchased as we are currently in the UK and planning to move permanently when we retire in 5 years - Martin
@Gregsue2318. We are in the UK applying for a D7 visa. Correction,I am as I get my state pension. It's a long process,and very expensive. We have a Bulgarian lawyer based in London,who I'm sure when the time comes,will sort out our visit to the ... Read More