FAQ: Bulgaria

Do we need a visa?

At the moment EU citizens can stay in Bulgaria for 90 days in any 6 months. Any more than that and you can easily apply for a Residence Certificate once you are in Bulgaria. This is valid for up to five years.

What about the cost of living there?

Compared with UK prices, this is extremely cheap. A loaf of bread should be about 20 pence, a pint of lager about 55 pence, a packet of cigarettes about 70 pence. A litre of petrol is about 60 pence.

Can we use our credit and debit cards when we come?

In the bigger towns, you can use your cards, but still only in the larger shops. All the hotels will accept cards, and all the major petrol stations, but in general most other transactions are carried out in cash.

Will we get ownership documents for the property?

Yes, you will have title deeds in your name, or if you are buying through a company, your company name.