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Move to Bulgaria |
 Moving
to Bulgaria
Bulgaria is an Eastern European country with population of 8,3
million; 30% live in major cities. Existing since the year of
681, Bulgaria is one of the first countries in the world converted
to Christianity (in the 9th century).
After the communist block disintegrated in 1989 Bulgaria is
a democratic country on the road to a market economy. Major
industries are chemicals, steel, textiles and forklift trucks
(both electric and fuel-powered). Summer and winter tourism
are traditional. Trade and services are now 90% private owned.
Industries are still 70% state-owned, most of them to be privatised.
Bulgaria is located in the Balkan Peninsula and has 385 kilometres
(240 miles) coastline on the Black Sea. The area is 111 000
sq. km (42,855 sq. miles), the climate is temperate, with a
nice summer and snowy winter. Amplitude in summer to winter
temperature averages is -5° C to 30° C (41° F to
86° F).
Bulgaria boarders on the Black Sea, Turkey, Greece, Romania,
Macedonia and Yugoslavia. Having achieved social and political
stability and located at a crossroad's of trade routes to Western
Europe, Russia and the Middle East Bulgaria is a suitable stepping
stone for distributing operations.
HOUSING IN BULGARIA
Accommodation is mostly in apartment buildings. Detached and
semi-detached houses are also available, mainly in the suburbs.
Commuting means 3-6 miles from suburbia to downtown. Rents are
moderate. The highest are in the capital city of Sofia. Furnished
and unfurnished flats are rented for one year or longer.
Bear in mind that legal proceedings and liabilities may differ
from those at home. You should take independent legal advice
when signing contracts or buying real estate. Information about
property for rent is obtained from newspaper advertising and
estate agents throughout Bulgaria.
TRAVELLING IN BULGARIA
The main international gateway to Bulgaria is the Sofia airport.
It also services the two and only domestic lines –
to the seashore cities of Varna and Bourgas. Both cities are
international seaports.
The most common way of travelling in Bulgaria is the railway
system. There are trains to almost every town in the country.
Private bus line link the major cities.
Though roads are in poor condition streets have potholes most
Bulgarians prefer car travel. Speed limits are 50 km per hour
in cities and 120 km per hour on the two and only highways.
Foreigners are expected to carry the driving licence they have
obtained in their home country. Unleaded petrol is available
in major gas-stations alone.
EMPLOYMENT
Foreigners must obtain a work permit. Exempt are aliens owning
a Bulgaria-registered company. Aliens must obtain work permits
from the National Employment Office before applying for a job
in Bulgaria.
For more details contact:
National Employment Office + 359 2 8601
TAXATION
The Bulgarian tax system is complicated. Taxation depends on
individual case and independent advice should be sought. The
general rule is that residents are taxable for their incomes
and a small deduction for expenses favours only professionals
as lowers, freelance journalists, entertainers, artists, etc.
Residents are expected to have social insurance. A 22% VAT is
added to the price of goods and service. Companies, registered
in Bulgaria may collect the VAT within 6 months.
ELECTRICITY/GAS
Power is single phase, 220-240 volts AC, 50Hz. Some electrical
appliances will need transformers adapters if not provided with
built-in switches. There is no central gas supply system in
Bulgaria. Gas is available only by home delivery service of
50 litre gas bottles.
COMMUNICATIONS
The still Government-owned BTC (Bulgarian Telecommunication
Company) is sole provider of telephone, fax, telegraph and postal
services. Direct dialing to any part of the country is available.
You can also dial direct to Europe, Asia, Australia, North and
South America and Africa. BTC offers special business-phone-net,
which is more expensive and reliable. The cellular telephone
network covers most populated areas. Operators are M-tel for
GSM900 and Mobicom for NMT 450.
In Bulgaria there are about 30 private INTERNET providers, who
offer INTERNET full access at 14 400-38 400 BPS. Prices are
between 30 and 50 $ monthly.
CURRENCY AND BANKS
Bulgaria has a decimal system of currency, the basic unit is
the LEV. Notes are in denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1000,
2000, 5000, 10 000, 20 000 and 50 000 and coins in 2, 5, 10,
20, 50 lev. Major credit cards and travel cheques are accepted
in selected banks and international hotels.
Banking hours are 09.00 to 16.00 on weekdays.
Some banks close at 14.00 on Fridays. All are closed on Saturdays
and Sundays.
EDUCATION
There are some private and state-owned foreign language schools
in Bulgaria, that enlist foreign attendants. They teach in English,
German, French and Spanish.
The Anglo-American school in Sofia and the American University
in Blagoevgrad (100 km south from Sofia) are recommended.
SHOPPING
Opening hours are generally 9 am – 6 pm
Mondays to Fridays. On Saturdays shops are open till 14.00 pm
. In major cities there are several non-stop retailers, shops,
departments stores and drugstores.
Most towns boast a shopping centre or mall. Food and drink is
generally purchased from supermarkets, but there is also a wide
variety of smaller shops and delicatessen.
EMIGRATION
Aliens planning a longer than 6 months stay have to apply for
a residence permit. They are expected to take their residence
permit within a month after arrival. The permit is a small size
document with a photo and serves as ID for the Bulgarian authorities.
For a longer than 6 month stay, foreigners must inform the local
police department for their address and get a registration note.
For more details contact "Passport Department
of National Police Force".
Bulgaria
Sofia 1000
47Maria Luiza boulevard
International office
EMERGENCY CALLS
Police: 166, Fire: 160, Ambulance: 150
HEALTH SERVICES
Government-run hospitals offer good health care to locals and
foreigners. There is no central health insurance system in Bulgaria.
A few private clinics are available in the major cities. In
the capital city of Sofia there is a government-run "Central
hospital for foreign citizens". Dental clinics
are mainly private.
GOODS IN PERMITTED
Your local Allied Pickfords Office will organise all aspects
of the packing and shipping of your goods and effects to Bulgaria.
This includes advising you what documents have to be obtained,
assistance with Customs clearance and final delivery to your
door. If delivery has to be delayed, then Allied Pickfords can
arrange temporary storage at one of its customs bonded local
warehouses.
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS
Entry visas to Bulgaria are granted by Bulgarian embassies throughout
the world and also at every border checkpoint.
The import duty system in Bulgaria is complicated. For details
contact Allied Pickfords branch in Bulgaria.
ANIMALS AND PETS
Most pets, including dogs, cats, birds, etc. can be brought
if an original signed and stamped veterinary health certificate
is presented, stating that the animal has been vaccinated against
rabies not more than 1 year before arrival. Pets have togo through
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