Immigration
Permanent residence permit in Bulgaria for a child
Bulgarian law on foreigners provides several ways for minors to obtain a permanent residence permit. Which option should you choose?
«Здравни осигуровки» after obtaining EU long-term resident status or a permanent residence permit
Obtaining permanent status is an important event in the life of any immigrant in Bulgaria. However, in this situation a foreigner acquires not only rights but also obligations. One of them is paying «здравни осигуровки».
Permanent residence permit / EU long-term resident status obtained. How do you get medical care now?
Those who hold a temporary residence permit in Bulgaria buy compulsory medical insurance for foreigners. Once permanent status is obtained, it becomes possible to use the state health insurance system in Bulgaria. What does that require?
Invitation to Bulgaria for a foreign national
Grounds are required to obtain a short-term Bulgarian visa. This may be, for example, an invitation from a Bulgarian citizen or from a foreign national residing in Bulgaria long term.
What should school students with a long-term residence permit based on family reunification do after turning 18?
What should a child do if they turn 18 while living in Bulgaria on a long-term residence permit based on “family reunification”? Can the residence permit be extended in such a situation?
EU long-term resident status and permanent residence permit in Bulgaria: what is the difference?
After five years of living in Bulgaria, foreigners can apply for a permanent residence permit or EU long-term resident status. What do these statuses have in common, how do they differ, and which option is better to choose?
How can you lose permanent residence in Bulgaria?
Obtaining a permanent residence permit in Bulgaria can be difficult, which makes losing that status all the more frustrating. A permanent residence permit can be revoked if the foreign national who holds it is absent from Bulgarian territory for 12 consecutive months. Let us look at what can be done in such a situation.
Obtaining a long-term residence permit in Bulgaria on the basis of a property purchase
One of the grounds for obtaining a long-term residence permit in Bulgaria is the purchase of property. What makes this option attractive, and what conditions must be met?
Long-term residence permit in Bulgaria on the grounds of “Freelance Profession”
Obtaining a Bulgarian residence permit “through a representative office” is rapidly losing popularity – there are too many complications and refusals. One of the alternative options is a long-term residence permit “on the grounds of a freelance profession”, i.e. freelancing.