Living in Bulgaria

Guidance on your rights after the UK’s exit from the EU, accessing healthcare, getting a document legalised, English-speaking lawyers, how to vote abroad.

Subscriptions

  1. Bulgaria travel advice

    FCDO travel advice for Bulgaria. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

  2. Bulgaria: care homes and hospices

    List of care homes and hospices for UK nationals in Bulgaria.

  3. Bulgaria: doctors

    List of English-speaking medical facilities in Bulgaria.

  4. Buying property in Bulgaria

    Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.

  5. Get your document legalised

    Use the online service to get a UK document legalised.

  6. Healthcare for UK nationals living in Bulgaria

    Summary: How to get state healthcare if you live, work or study in Bulgaria.

  7. Living in Bulgaria

    Information for British citizens moving to or living in Bulgaria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

  8. Living in Europe: citizens' rights if you moved before 1 January 2021

    Information for UK nationals living in the EU, EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland since before 1 January 2021, including guidance on residency and healthcare.

  9. Professional services if you are abroad

    Find English-speaking lawyers, doctors and medical facilities, interpreters and translators, and funeral directors overseas.

  10. UK benefits if you’re going or living abroad

    Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad

  11. Voting if you move or live abroad

    Find out how to vote in UK elections if you move or live abroad, including eligibility, registering to vote and renewing your registration.