eugiebear
English looking for information about Bulgaria
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Registration: 05 June 2017
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Shopping On Amazon by Snowball6
Does anyone know of a way to shop with Amazon for BG?
If you have an account with Amazon simply visit Amazon.de. They deliver to Bulgaria. Good luck! Read More
UK Prescriptions by Snowball6
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to get a repeat prescription given in the UK fulfilled in Bulgaria?
No, you can't. Local pharmacies accept Bulgarian prescriptions only. You should visit a Bulgarian doctor to have a repeat prescription. Read More
renewal of residency permit by eugiebear
Hello guys, According to the GOV.UK we must apply for a new residency permit before 1 January 2022. Still, some Bulgarian sources say it must be done within this year. Any comments? Tnanks.
Thanks. Today, I applied to renew my permit but they told me that it would be valid not for five years (as you suggested) but according to the date of expiration of my current card, i.e. three years. Strange! Read More
renewal of residency permit by eugiebear
Hello guys, According to the GOV.UK we must apply for a new residency permit before 1 January 2022. Still, some Bulgarian sources say it must be done within this year. Any comments? Tnanks.
Thanks. Back in 2018, I received 5 years residence permit. In short, do you mean that if I apply for RENEWAL before 31 December 2020, I will get new permit valid till December 2025? If, however, I will postpone it till next year I will get another ... Read More
renewal of residency permit
Hello guys, According to the GOV.UK we must apply for a new residency permit before 1 January 2022. Still, some Bulgarian sources say it must be done within this year. Any comments? Tnanks. Read More
savings transfer: yes or no? by eugiebear
Hi folks, Is it worth to transfer all my savings to leva or euro because no deal Brexit will almost certainly happen? They predict the value of the pound drop to just one US dollar . I am not going back to the UK, I have permanently settled in ...
it is just an example of how deep the pound could fall after hard Brexit Read More
savings transfer: yes or no?
Hi folks, Is it worth to transfer all my savings to leva or euro because no deal Brexit will almost certainly happen? They predict the value of the pound drop to just one US dollar . I am not going back to the UK, I have permanently settled in ... Read More
Sense of humour in Bulgaria by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Bulgarian聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
another one. You are a vegetarian. Why do you eat rabbits?' the doctor asks a patience. 'This is a form of vengeance. They eat cabbage,' the patient replies. Read More
Sense of humour in Bulgaria by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Bulgarian聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
a typical example :| A rather drunk lieutenant formed up the platoon: "Soldiers, why is the formation so crooked?" "Because the Earth is round!" - someone called out. "Who said ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in Bulgaria by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Bulgaria for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in ...
I prefer to live near the seaside. Spent considerable time looking for a flat all round the Black Sea region. I am a pensioner so finally I chose a quiet residential city Pomorie. Burgas is too overcrowded for me and according to BG media the local ... Read More
totally confused by eugiebear
Hello It is second time that I went to NAP in Burgas to get Bulgarian National Health Insurance. First time the woman at the counter said I wasn't entitled to it as long as I have the UK health Insurance. I couldn't understand her (she ...
Problem solved. I need to get S1 NHS form. Silly of me, never bothered to check it before. However, I wonder if it's worth doing it now before Brexit...All can change in March... Read More
totally confused by eugiebear
Hello It is second time that I went to NAP in Burgas to get Bulgarian National Health Insurance. First time the woman at the counter said I wasn't entitled to it as long as I have the UK health Insurance. I couldn't understand her (she ...
I am a pensioner. I have a long time residence permit in Bulgaria. Sorry, but I don't understand re document from my country. What document? Read More
totally confused
Hello It is second time that I went to NAP in Burgas to get Bulgarian National Health Insurance. First time the woman at the counter said I wasn't entitled to it as long as I have the UK health Insurance. I couldn't understand her (she ... Read More
Insurance or National Health by GuestPoster110520
Hi, I am a bit confused about whether we are able to pay into the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund or not. We are don鈥檛 work here (but are not retirement age), we live semi self sufficiently and have a small income from the UK. We ...
I went to NAP and was told that I can't get insured in Bulgaria because I am the UK citizen. I could not underdtand what that lady was saying (I dont speak Bulgarian and she didnt speak English) but apparenty she meant that once I am insured in ... Read More
Insurance or National Health by GuestPoster110520
Hi, I am a bit confused about whether we are able to pay into the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund or not. We are don鈥檛 work here (but are not retirement age), we live semi self sufficiently and have a small income from the UK. We ...
oh ... by the way, I am in retirement age now.. do I still need to pay into the Bulgarian National Health Insurance Fund? besides, I see many private insurance ads here. what is the difference? thanks for updating Read More