Blog on living and doing business in Bulgaria
Law explainers, statistics and news for anyone applying for residence, registering a company or buying property in Bulgaria.
Checking the status of a Bulgarian citizenship application
Obtaining Bulgarian citizenship "by descent", as well as on other grounds, is a fairly lengthy process. You can track which stage it is at online on the website of the "Bulgarian Citizenship" Directorate. Let us look at which statuses can be assigned to an application and what they mean.
"Trudova borsa": how to register with the labour exchange in Bulgaria?
Having only just obtained his permanent residence permit, Alexander took a job at a hotel on the coast. But 2020 turned out to be a hard year for the tourism…
SABA suspends issuance of certificates of Bulgarian origin
Bulgarians wishing to confirm their origin in order to obtain citizenship no longer need to apply to the State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (SABA). The certificate of Bulgarian origin will now have to be obtained from the Ministry of Justice.
Planning to fly to Bulgaria via Turkey? Fill in the form online!
Anyone who does not fill in the form at least three days before departure will be refused boarding.
Amendments to the Bulgarian Citizenship Act
On 26 February, amendments to the Bulgarian Citizenship Act were adopted. It has become easier to obtain citizenship by descent, and the requirements for investors and for those obtaining citizenship for special merits have changed. The changes also affected the time limits for reviewing documents.
Alcohol test. "Drive on" or criminal liability.
Sergey got into an unpleasant situation. An ordinary story – had a few beers with friends on holiday, then got into their cars and drove home. But as luck…
How to find a good doctor in Bulgaria and not die?
Irina had no chronic conditions and generally had no health complaints. But there is a first time for everything. One night, after a hearty dinner, she developed abdominal pain. The next day Irina set about looking for a doctor. That turned out to be no simple matter. What is the right way to go about it?
New immigration service requirements in Bulgaria for property owners
Since February, new rules have been in force in Bulgaria: when submitting documents to extend a long-term residence permit, property owners must ensure that the address stated in the notarial deed matches the address in the state Property Register.
The NAP will receive information about online sales
A switch to electronic receipts for online shops and a new scheme for working with the National Revenue Agency (NAP) are planned. With each purchase, the information will go to the tax authority immediately.