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RESIDENCE PERMIT
Foreigners who have merits before Bulgaria in
the public and economic spheres, in the spheres
of state security, science, technology, culture and
sports, as well as in the presence of a clear state
interest, can obtain a permit to stay in Bulgaria
even if they have no other grounds specified in
the Bulgarian Law on Foreigners. This is stated in
Art. 25a of the Law.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO?
What exactly is meant by merit is not explained
in the law and by-laws. The availability of merits
and their size are determined in each case
individually by the minister of the respective
region. He also issues a document confirming
these merits, for presentation to the Migration
Directorate of the regional police department. If
you wish, having such a document in your hands,
you can get not only the right to reside in
Bulgaria, but also Bulgarian citizenship - this
possibility is provided for by the Bulgarian
legislation.
To obtain the right to stay on this ground, a
foreigner must personally submit an application
to the migration service at the place of residence
according to the sample, to which are attached:
Documents, as in other cases, are processed within 14 days. After that, the foreigner receives a residence permit in Bulgaria or a refusal. The term of a possible stay on this ground is not determined by law.
OTHER GROUNDS
- receipt for payment of 10 levs for the examination of documents;
- a foreign passport valid for at least 3 more months and copies of spreads with personal data and a stamp on the last entry into Bulgaria;
- proof of housing in Bulgaria (it does not have to be owned, a rented apartment is also suitable);
- a document of merits in the relevant field issued by the competent minister, except for cases related to state security.
Documents, as in other cases, are processed within 14 days. After that, the foreigner receives a residence permit in Bulgaria or a refusal. The term of a possible stay on this ground is not determined by law.