Immigration
Bulgaria is updating its migration rules: what foreigners need to know
A detailed review of the changes to the Aliens Act and related instruments Status of the bill: Approved by the Government (the Council of Ministers of…
EU long-term resident status in Bulgaria: 10 years wasted?
EU long-term resident status (дългосрочно пребиваване) in Bulgaria has traditionally been seen as the “highest level” after a long-term residence permit — the…
Humanitarian status in Bulgaria for Ukrainians with temporary protection: do they take your passport, can you travel to Ukraine, and in what cases can you lose the status
Following the Court of Justice of the European Union ruling of 20 November 2025, Ukrainian citizens with temporary protection in Bulgaria have a real…
Pros and cons of the "digital nomad" status in Bulgaria: how the new ground for a long-term residence permit works
As of 2025, Bulgarian legislation has a new ground for obtaining residence — for so-called digital nomads. It is important to stress: this is not a draft or an initiative under discussion, but a norm already incorporated into the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (ЗЧРБ), namely чл. 24, ал. 1, т. 23.
Transition from temporary protection to indefinite humanitarian status in Bulgaria
Ukrainian citizens residing in Bulgaria under temporary protection now have the opportunity to apply for indefinite humanitarian status, which under Bulgarian law is equivalent to a permanent residence permit. This is stated in clarifications issued by the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee.
Europe under digital control — what is the EES?
From 2025, travel to Europe will change — and not only for those applying for a visa. The EU is rolling out a new digital border control system, the EES (Entry/Exit System). Alongside it comes ETIAS — a kind of "pre-authorisation" for visa-free countries. Let's look at what these changes are and who they affect.
Obtaining a permanent residence permit through investment
Investing in the Bulgarian economy is one of the ways to obtain the right to reside in the country legally. In this case you do not have to live in the country for 5 years on a residence permit and can obtain a permanent residence permit straight away, with all the rights that this status grants.
Children of Bulgarian citizens and persons of Bulgarian origin
"Child of a Bulgarian citizen" and "person of Bulgarian origin" — these sound very similar, but in Bulgaria they are different concepts. So what is the difference between them, and in which situations does this difference become decisive?
Law on Trade Representative Offices
namely: A foreign trading company wishing to open a representative office in Bulgaria and obtain a residence permit for its representatives must provide the…