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American expat in Bulgaria
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Registration: 28 October 2024
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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 . ...
@Trinidad58 Got it. The title post made led me to believe that online was an option for you. A friend is currently doing online individual online courses with them from Germany. 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 . ...
@Trinidad58 I attended Edno schools level one and plan on taking level 2. It's in Sofia. They also offer individual online classes. Read More
Bulgarian Visa D with criminal conviction by GangThePker
Hello, I hope you’re well. I have a question about my visa D application and wondering if anyone can shed some light on this for me.Firstly I know I’ve been incredibly stupid but I have a criminal history and have completed a police ...
@roywebb58 Yes, he needs a visa D, even if married to a Bulgarian. He would have to apply for the visa D, be approved, then once he was in Bulgaria, he would apply for residency. 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 ...
I missed the original post in early January. I also went on January 8th for my first time residency application. I provided a redacted copy of my bank statement, showing only beginning and starting balances, printed myself. It was accompanied by a ... Read More
Visa D / Residence permit for a very old non-EU pensioner? by sogy
Has anyone known a non-EU pensioner over 90 getting the D visa and then a residence permit in Bulgaria? Specifically have in mind my mother who is 92, a US citizen, and receiving a decent Social Security Benefit. The issue is that to get a residence ...
@sogy They accept travel insurance, the kind for emergencies. Get one year's worth. You can also cancel later if you plan on switching to another health insurance plan before that plan is up. Read More
New members of the Bulgaria forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Bulgaria forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
I moved to Sofia from Denver Colorado in December. My husband is Bulgarian. We met on a train in Peru in 2016 and stayed friends for several years before marrying in 2024. I'm having my car shipped over. It hasn't arrived yet. I'm starting language ... Read More
Vehicle import by jasmith837
Morning all. After a fruitless search I've turned to the oracle. As I understand it, I can bring a vehicle when I move to Bulgaria. The question is can my wife also bring her own vehicle? We both have motorcycles and we'd like to try and bring ...
@anguelov Did you find one? Read More