Bits and Pieces


Top tip- When you view village properties go to the local bar for a drink! This will give you a feeling about just how the local people will accept you as an English person if you decide to buy in the area.

Top Tip- Use a Currency Exchange Specialist NOT your bank to transfer money abroad. This really will save you money if you are sending larger sums to Bulgaria. Try HiFX for fast and secure transfers       www.hifx.co.uk

Top tip- For free medical treatment in Bulgaria take a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Citizens of the UK are entitled to free medical, dental and hospital treatment in Bulgaria, under a reciprocal healthcare agreement between the two countries. To access healthcare, you will need a UK passport and NHS card. UK citizens must pay for medicines.

Top Tip- Have a survey completed on the property you are interested in buying. This is very cheap in Bulgaria and Emerge can arrange this for you.

Top Tip- Read at least one book about Bulgaria and the area you wish to purchase in before you travel. This will give you a better understanding of the culture and important points of concern such as medical care.

Top Tip- Buy a Whizzair sim card for your mobile phone. You can use this in over 100 countries and calls are up to 85% cheaper when calling from abroad.

Top Tip- Going to emigrate? Try renting first as living abroad is not for everyone. Emerge has properties you can live in for a few months to find out if relocating is the right choice for you. The best bit is this will cost you nothing! Contact Emerge today for details about this offer.

 
Useful telephone numbers


Ambulance - 150      Police-166      Fire - 160       

   Bulgarian Embassy - 0870 060 2350      British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce - 020 8464 5007   

   British Embassy Sofia - 09339222

Trains in Bulgaria (State run) - 09870777      Bus companies (Blomet and Grup) - 0281 33332  and  0294 53999

Burgas Airport - 056 34062      Plovdiv Airport - 032 551963      Sofia Airport - 02 9372211/2      Varna Airport - 052 500834

Bulbank - 02 9232111      Allianz Bank - 02 9880106      PostBank - 02 96 30482

Balkan Holidays - 0845 1301114      Wizz Air - 0048 22 351 9499      IMC International Medical Centre - 02 9449326

Remember when calling Bulgaria from the UK to use the code 00359 and 'drop' the first 0

Useful Websites 


www.beachbulgaria.com
Hotel booking site and information portal

www.easybulgarian.com
Online Bulgarian language course

www.sofiahotels.net
Online hotel reservations

www.sofianights.com/
Sofia nightlife listings and reviews

www.tic.rousse.bg
Rousse tourist information website

www.travel-bulgaria.com
Bulgarian travel information