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How to obtain the citizenship in Bulgaria by the naturalization? The walkthrough
Obtaining the Bulgarian citizenship is the most important step for anyone who dreams to connect the life with Bulgaria for a long time. There are three main reasons for obtaining the status of citizen of the Republic: the ethnic affiliation, investments and the naturalization in Bulgaria.

The citizenship in Bulgaria by the origin
It is a quite easy to obtain The Bulgarian citizenship based on the Bulgarian descent. The only significant disadvantage of this method is that it is available only to those who have ancestors of the Bulgarians (Bulgarian citizens) or adoptive parents are citizens of Bulgaria.

The citizenship in Bulgaria for an investment
The right to obtain the Bulgarian citizenship is granted to investors in the economy of the state. For using this base you must:

CITIZENSHIP IN BULGARIA
Becoming a citizen of Bulgaria actually means to be a citizen of the European Union.

Resolution on long-term stay
This status has recently introduced changes in the «Law on Foreigners in Bulgaria (ZCHRB) by 28.01.2011 (Article 24). Long-term residence permit is issued for five years and shall be extended on the basis of submitted application.

Residence for pensioners in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is an ideal country for its ecology and the abundance of mineral springs for the health and treatment of many diseases.

Residence permit in Bulgaria
The grounds on which a residence permit obtained in Bulgaria are set out in Article 24 of claim 1 of the «Law on Foreign Nationals (ZCHRB). The most prominent are the following:

Real estate in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria offers a very wide choice of properties, both simply for spending the summer season and as sound long-term investments. For the price of an ordinary flat in, say, Moscow, you can buy a large apartment in a good district here, or a house in the mountains, in a forest area or on the seashore.

Medical insurance in Bulgaria
A medical insurance policy is a document that no foreigner in Bulgaria can live without. Without a policy you cannot obtain either a visa or a long-term residence permit, and besides, this compulsory health insurance policy is the real and only way to save money if you have to seek medical care in Bulgaria.
