Your first 90 days.

An adaptable timeline, not a legal deadline calendar. What applies to you depends on your status and individual circumstances.

Make a manageable start.

Use these three stages to prepare your own local tasks. Actual government deadlines must be checked from your immigration status, permit conditions and the relevant authority.

Stage 1

Before and on arrival

Confirm your lawful entry and residence arrangements.Keep copies of travel, property and identity documents securely.Test your actual home access, water, energy and communications.Record local municipality and emergency information.

Stage 2

Early weeks

Contact the competent authorities about residence and registration.Confirm healthcare cover and how local healthcare is accessed.Set up appropriate banking and bill payments.Understand rubbish collection, utilities and local transport.

Stage 3

Following months

Review tax position, pension or work implications with qualified advisers.Learn useful Bulgarian phrases and establish local contacts.Test winter heating, maintenance and backup travel arrangements.Review insurance, emergency contacts and any unresolved paperwork.

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