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.
ET registration — sole trader in Bulgaria
Bulgaria has a legal form similar to the sole proprietor (ИП) in Russia or Ukraine. It is the едноличен търговец, or ET. Let us look at the specifics of this legal form for small business.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Expired type D visas due to the state of emergency in the country
If your type D visa has expired and you still could not travel to Bulgaria, do not worry! Once the restrictions are lifted, you will be able to obtain new visas.
The situation in Bulgaria — August 2020
Bulgaria remains under a state of emergency epidemic situation. How does this affect the lives of foreigners?
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?