Any Brits moved from another EU country to Bulgaria post Brexit?

grumpyoldbird · 2025-08-12T15:12:12+02:00

Explore the experiences of Brits relocating from EU countries to Bulgaria post-Brexit. Discuss S1 registration and health coverage tips.

grumpyoldbird Serial expat

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grumpyoldbirdSerial expat12 August 2025 13:12:12

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I'll be moving to Bulgaria from France later this year. My S1 is registered to my French address, but if I change it to a Bulgarian address before I leave France, I won't have health cover until its registered in Bulgaria.

I will need to produce my S1 for the visa appointment, but it will have my French address on it.

Has anyone with an S1 moved from another EU country and if so what did do about the S1 for your visa appointment?

Kath948381 Serial expat

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Kath948381Serial expat12 August 2025 16:23:00

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Good to hear that your plans are still going ahead. I cannot answer your question but it is good to hear from you again.

janemulberry ViP

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janemulberryViP12 August 2025 16:49:58

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I don't know for sure, but it seems to me that as long as you have a valid S1, the current address shouldn't be an issue.

I hope the process all goes smoothly for you!

grumpyoldbird Serial expat

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grumpyoldbirdSerial expat14 August 2025 09:27:37

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@Kath948381

Thanks Kath. It's been a bit of a long winded process, but hopefully I'm getting there. 馃槉

grumpyoldbird Serial expat

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grumpyoldbirdSerial expat14 August 2025 09:29:44

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@janemulberry

Hi Jane, I could do with finding the answer, because I really don't want to pay for my French one to be notarised and apostilled and then find out they won't accept it. There are so many grey areas and it seems impossible to get a definitive answer. 馃檮

JimJ ViP

Member since 07 December 2015

JimJViP14 August 2025 10:48:22

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Surely the Bulgarian consulate nearest to you in France could answer your question? 馃檪

jeanmandredeix Contributor

Member since 08 January 2025

jeanmandredeixContributor15 August 2025 05:03:03

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I found the Bulgarian Embassy really helpful if you have a query and they have an email address on their website.

gwynj Bulgaria Expert

Member since 30 June 2020

gwynjBulgaria Expert17 August 2025 06:06:29

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@grumpyoldbird

I'd imagine your current S1 and a note regarding the change of address (i.e. you need medical coverage in France, but you'll update it to your Bulgaria address when you get your D visa and move here) would be accepted.

Also, the S1 has a date when you move. You could date it when you expect to move rather than today. (The embassy will spot if the date is after your appointment, but again you could explain it and hope it's OK.)

They'd also accept the usual Bulgarian Health Insurance for Foreigners (still very inexpensive), and perhaps your GHIC/EHIC.