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Getting a new international passport in Bulgaria: the non-obvious details
To obtain an international passport you do not have to return to your home country – the document can be issued at your country's consulate in Bulgaria. However, there are many details connected with getting a passport that people often forget about.
PCR testing in Bulgaria: who needs it and why
The Covid-19 epidemic was declared in Bulgaria on 13 March 2020. Life in the country has changed since then. In particular, one of the signs of this new life is the need for a PCR test when crossing the borders of a number of countries.
Enrolling in kindergarten: the procedure
How do you enrol a child in a kindergarten in Bulgaria? When does it need to be done, what documents are required, and is it possible to skip preschool education altogether?
Everything about vignettes in Bulgaria
To drive freely on Bulgarian roads outside your own town, you need to buy a vignette. We explain in detail what it is and why you cannot do without one.
How to have a foreign educational diploma recognised in Bulgaria?
The need to have education obtained in another country recognised in Bulgaria may arise if you wish to continue your studies, when taking up a job, to exchange a driving licence or to enrol in a driving school.
Seasonal work in Bulgaria: what you need to know
Bulgaria is a good fit not only for living, but also for working. Including temporary, seasonal work. What do citizens of non-EU countries need in order to take up employment in Bulgaria?
Tax residency in Bulgaria
Income tax in Bulgaria is only 10%, so being a Bulgarian tax resident is advantageous. What does it take?
What you need to know about the liberal professions in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria you can do more than work as an employee or register your own company. Individuals can also be self-employed – that is, freelance professionals. Let us look at what this requires and who can take this route.
Health insurance contributions in Bulgaria
To obtain a type D visa and a long-term residence permit in Bulgaria, a foreigner must provide an insurance policy. Those who have already received a permanent or long-term residence permit do not need such a policy. Like the country's citizens, these foreigners use the services of the compulsory health insurance system.