Moving to Bulgaria

Thinking about making

Bulgaria your home?

Whether you're planning a permanent move, retiring in Bulgaria or relocating for a new chapter in your life, there are quite a few practical and administrative steps to consider.

Your Next Place helps you understand what needs to happen, in what order, and what applies to your situation.

Your move.

The paperwork.

The practicalities.

One place to start.

Making the move

More than packing your bags.

Moving to Bulgaria involves more than registering at a new address. What needs to happen depends on where you're coming from, your personal situation and how you plan to live here.

We help you understand the steps on both sides of the move, leaving your current country and getting properly established in Bulgaria.

Leaving your home country

Making the move also means making sure things are properly arranged in the country you're leaving.

Deregistration
Pension or social security matters
Tax & administrative considerations

Residency & administration

Understanding what needs to be arranged to establish yourself in Bulgaria and which steps apply to your situation.

Residency & registration
Required documents
Local administrative formalities

Getting settled in Bulgaria

Once the paperwork is in order, there may still be practical steps to make Bulgaria actually work as your new home.

Practical local guidance
Understanding how things work locally
Support with your first steps in Bulgaria

How we work

You don’t have to figure it all out yourself.

Moving to another country involves a lot of moving parts. And what needs to be arranged depends on your personal situation.

Your Next Place is your starting point.

We help you understand what needs to happen before you leave, what needs to be arranged in Bulgaria and in which order the different steps should be taken.

Some situations are straightforward. Others involve pension, residency, tax or administrative questions that require a closer look. That’s why we start by understanding your situation first.

One place to start.

A clear view of what needs to happen.

The right support for your situation.

Is this for you?

Moving to Bulgaria looks different for everyone.

Your reason for moving may be different. So are the steps that need to be arranged.

You’re relocating to Bulgaria

You’re moving for personal, family or lifestyle reasons and want to understand what needs to be arranged before you leave and once you arrive in Bulgaria.

You’re retiring in Bulgaria

You’re planning to make Bulgaria your new home and want to make sure your pension, deregistration, residency and administrative steps are properly considered.

You’re an entrepreneur moving to Bulgaria

You’re planning to live in Bulgaria while continuing to run your business or work internationally, and want to understand what your move means for your personal situation.

Every move is different. That’s why we start by understanding your situation before determining what support you need.

A practical starting point

Start with your situation.

Before we can advise you on the right way forward, we first need to understand your plans, your current situation and what your move to Bulgaria involves.

Start by completing our intake form. We review your information beforehand, so the consultation can focus on the questions that matter most to you.

Initial Consultation | €150

30 minutes focused on your situation and your move to Bulgaria.

We look at where you are now, what you're planning and which practical, administrative or other considerations need your attention.

You'll leave with a clearer understanding of what your next steps could be.

1. Do I need to know exactly when I’m moving before contacting you?

No. You can contact us while you’re still exploring your options. The earlier you understand what may need to be arranged, the easier it is to plan your move in the right order.

2. Can you help with residency and the administrative side of moving to Bulgaria?

Yes. We can help you understand and arrange the practical and administrative steps involved in establishing yourself in Bulgaria. What applies depends on your nationality and personal situation.

3. Can you also help with what needs to be arranged before I leave my current country?

Possibly. This depends on the country you’re leaving and your personal situation.

Tell us where you’re moving from in the intake form, and we’ll let you know whether we can support you with the steps on that side of your move as well.

4. Can you help entrepreneurs who are moving to Bulgaria?

Yes. If you’re moving to Bulgaria while running a business or working internationally, your relocation may involve additional considerations. We can look at your personal move first and, where relevant, also explore what needs attention from a business perspective.

5. How does the Initial Consultation work?

Start by completing our intake form so we can understand your situation before we meet.

The Initial Consultation is €150 for 30 minutes. We focus on your plans, the questions that need attention and the first steps that may apply to your move.