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Can EU/EEA and Swiss citizens live in Bulgaria without a visa?

Yes – citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland can live in Bulgaria without a visa. They enjoy freedom of movement rights, requiring only a valid passport or ID card to enter.
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Do citizens of developing countries need a visa to visit or live in Bulgaria?

Yes - if you are from a developing country (i.e., a country whose citizens are not on the visa-free list), you must obtain a visa to enter Bulgaria even for short stays (MFA).
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Do third-country nationals (non-EU citizens) need a visa to live in Bulgaria long-term?

Short stays: Many non-EU nationals (e.g., from the USA, Canada, Australia, etc.) do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days.
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Can family members of Bulgarian citizens live in Bulgaria long-term?

Yes, non-Bulgarian family members of Bulgarian citizens can reside in Bulgaria, but they must undergo a family reunification process.
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Telecom & Home Internet Outages

Internet or mobile network down in Bulgaria? Try these quick checks, then contact A1, Yettel, or Vivacom via the correct helplines. Includes city-agnostic numbers and outage tips.
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Gas Leaks & District Heating

Learn immediate steps for gas smells and what to do during district-heating or hot-water outages in Bulgaria. Safety rules, provider hotlines, and city contacts included.
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Electricity Outages & Electrical Safety

No power in Bulgaria? Diagnose flat vs grid issues, contact your regional distributor (Electrohold, EVN, Energo-Pro), stay safe around water/electrics, and guard appliances against surges.
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In-Home Plumbing Emergencies

Burst pipe, leak, or blocked drain at home in Bulgaria? Follow immediate steps, learn when to call ViK vs a licensed plumber, typical prices, and local contacts in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas.
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Good to know emergency numbers in Bulgaria:

European emergency no: 112
Ambulance: 150
Police: 166
Fire service: 160
Roadside Assistance: 146

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