Moving to Bulgaria: Printable UK Checklist

Use this checklist to organise your research and record what still needs confirming. It is a printable planning tool, not a substitute for the necessary legal or tax advice.

1. Right to stay and work

Confirm passport validity and rules for any initial Schengen-area visits. Identify the correct long-stay visa or residence route for each household member. Confirm whether work, self-employment or remote business activity is permitted. Check translation, apostille and other document requirements with the competent authority. Confirm how UK and Bulgarian tax-residency rules could apply, with qualified advice.

2. Housing and location

Visit shortlisted areas and test realistic daily journeys. Verify the exact address's internet, mobile signal, water and electricity arrangements. Arrange independent legal advice on any property purchase and land status. Budget for independent surveys, fees, maintenance and unexpected repairs. Check winter road access and suitable heating arrangements.

3. Budget and healthcare

Prepare a detailed euro budget, including one-off moving costs and emergency reserves. Investigate your healthcare entitlement, insurance and ongoing prescriptions. Clarify pension, national-insurance and other relevant cross-border questions. Establish a suitable banking and payment plan without relying on historical lev prices.

4. Arriving and settling in

Review the procedures and deadlines that apply to your residence route. Make arrangements for utilities, telecommunications and local transport. Check driving and vehicle-document requirements, if relevant. Create a list of local emergency, medical and municipal contacts. Begin language learning and locate useful resident communities.

A note about this demo

Ticked items are not saved to any server. The checklist is designed for personal use and printing. Requirements differ by individual circumstances.

Your move,
step by step.

1. Right to stay and work

2. Housing and location

3. Budget and healthcare

4. Arriving and settling in

Next, build a realistic budget.

Your move,step by step.

1. Right to stay and work

2. Housing and location

3. Budget and healthcare

4. Arriving and settling in

Next, build a realistic budget.

Your move,
step by step.