Getting Married in Bulgaria: A Comprehensive Guide for Expats
Getting married in Bulgaria can be a beautiful and memorable experience, with its rich cultural traditions and stunning landscapes. However, as an…
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How To Open A Bank Account In Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country with a vibrant culture, a rich history, and a nice warm welcome for those who choose to live…
Read more →How To Apply For A Visa In Bulgaria
All those entering Bulgaria should have at least six months’ validity remaining on their passports, counted from the date they travel. Many…
Read more →How To Find A Job In Bulgaria
If you have skills that are in demand in Bulgaria, then you will be welcome as a worker. Sofia in particular has…
Read more →How To Keep Your Health Insurance Costs Low In Bulgaria
If you are an expat in Bulgaria and are concerned about the cost of your health insurance, you have a number of…
Read more →Complementary Therapies In Bulgaria And How To Access Them
Although conventional care in Bulgaria can be of variable quality, particularly outside the big cities, complementary therapies are flourishing in the country,…
Read more →How Does Cancer Care In Bulgaria Compare With The UK?
Cancer treatment is a priority in both Bulgaria and the UK, but there have been suggestions that cancer care in both countries…
Read more →How Much Do Health Procedures Cost In Bulgaria?
The cost of healthcare in Bulgaria will depend on the type of insurance that you have. If you are an expat and…
Read more →How To Look After Your Mental Health In Bulgaria
Mental health issues are of course challenging wherever you are, and Bulgaria is no exception. If you are an expat resident in…
Read more →How To Register With The Health System In Bulgaria
It is critical for expats in Bulgaria to register with the state healthcare system, as medical costs here can be very high.…
Read more →Maternity Care In Bulgaria: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth Plan
If you are intending to give birth in Bulgaria, you need to consider your health insurance status: whether you are prepared to…
Read more →What Options Are Available For Chronically Ill Expats Living In Bulgaria?
If you are an expat in Bulgaria and you are chronically ill, your treatment options and healthcare expenses will depend on your…
Read more →What Quality Of Healthcare Can You Expect In Bulgaria?
As an expat, the quality of healthcare that you will find in Bulgaria will depend on whether you are accessing the public…
Read more →What Banking Options Are Available For Expats In Bulgaria?
After the banking crisis in Balkans in the mid-1990s, a Banking Consolidation Company was set up in 1996 in order to restructure…
Read more →How To Find The Right International School For Your Child In Sofia
Bulgaria (and the city of Sofia in particular) accommodates the influx of expat families from Western Europe and the US by providing…
Read more →How To Obtain Planning Permission In Bulgaria
At first glance, Bulgaria is a tempting place to buy a property to live in or as an investment. You can get…
Read more →Setting Up A Business In Bulgaria
Many people associate Bulgaria simply with fun in the sun. It’s not the first country that comes to mind when considering setting…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Energy Suppliers In Bulgaria
The Bulgarian electricity market is highly regulated and dominated by a few major players. Those companies have created a monopoly in the…
Read more →Renovating A Rural Property In Bulgaria
Moving to a new house comes with a lot of strain and pressure, more so if you have set out to turn…
Read more →Bulgaria – Recommended Expat Blogs
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Ten Reasons You Should Consider Bulgaria As Your Next Expat Home
Bulgaria is a Balkan country that has witnessed political instability, economic fluctuations and corruption ever since the first democratic election was held…
Read more →Bulgaria – Recommended Social Media Accounts
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Bulgaria – Recommended Blogs
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →How Not To Offend The Locals In Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a haven of historically and architecturally significant sites. With a varied terrain ranging from the Black Sea to a mountainous…
Read more →Just How Dangerous Is Life As An Expat In Bulgaria?
Life in Bulgaria comes with plenty of benefits such as a stable economy, good employment opportunities, a pleasant climate, natural beauty and…
Read more →Expats Love Living In Bulgaria, Find Out Why!
There’s little not to like about living in Bulgaria. The climate is moderate and pleasant all year round. Natural wonders abound in…
Read more →A Few Tips For Expats Driving In Bulgaria
Driving in Bulgaria can be a daunting experience for those unaccustomed to it. But expats can easily overcome this by paying attention…
Read more →A Brief Guide To The Main Religious Beliefs In Bulgaria
For most people, Bulgaria isn’t the most well-known of countries. Needless to say, this is not because the country lacks natural beauty,…
Read more →5 Things You Should Do When Living In Bulgaria (And 1 You Definitely Shouldn’t)
Bulgaria’s rolling mountain ranges, spectacular beaches and historic towns attract a steady stream of visitors and expats. Bulgaria is a unique country…
Read more →Bulgaria – Five Recommended Expat Blogs
Bulgaria seems to be growing in popularity both as a holiday destination and as an expat living location. We’ve spent some time…
Read more →5 Things You Should Know Before Moving To Bulgaria
Expats move to Bulgaria for various reasons such as work or retirement. There are also those who make the move for the…
Read more →Using The Healthcare System In Bulgaria – A Short Guide For Expats
The Ministry of Health in Bulgaria takes care of the execution and supervision of the National Health Service and policy in the…
Read more →Should You Buy Or Build A House In Bulgaria?
Bulgaria is a great place to live in because it is rather centrally located on the continent, having shared borders with countries…
Read more →Where Are The Latest Expat Property Hotspots In Bulgaria?
Bulgaria is increasingly becoming a popular destination for permanent living, as seen by the statistics of the British Embassy in the country,…
Read more →Doing Business in Bulgaria (With a Chainsaw)
I’d bought 8 houses in this village 80 minutes drive from city Sofia. The agent takes me to meet our new local…
Read more →Life as an Expat in Kostenets, Bulgaria
by Gilly Lockhart So what is the pull towards rural Bulgaria for expats? Well, there are a variety of reasons, and probably…
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