Relocation to Bulgaria
A guide to relocating to Bulgaria: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
A guide to relocating to Bulgaria: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
- CapitalSofia
- Population~6.4 million
- LanguageBulgarian · English widely spoken
- CurrencyEuro (€)
- Time zoneEET/EEST · same time as Israel for most of the year
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 2.5 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Routes include a D visa and a work/residence permit, the Single Permit, the Blue Card, self-employment and family, depending on eligibility.
Taxation
Bulgaria is known for relatively low tax rates, but residency, social insurance, companies and income from Israel require individual planning.
Economy and cost of living
One of the more affordable destinations in the EU.
Housing
The housing market in Sofia differs from other areas.
Education
Education options vary between Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv.
Healthcare
Arrange healthcare eligibility and health insurance according to your immigration and employment status, including interim coverage, the provider network and out-of-pocket contributions.
Community and culture
Sofia has an expatriate community and international services.
Employment and business
Employment hubs vary between Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv.
Ocean's winning tip
Coordinate your legal status, work, education and budget before choosing an address. With experience since 1944 and a global network, your Ocean Journey Manager brings these together in one plan.
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