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A Bulgarian residence permit may be required for anyone who wants to stay in the country for a long time. What is required to obtain this status?
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Anyone who plans to stay in Bulgaria for more than ninety days in half a year or move here to live, you need to apply for a residence permit, i.e. temporary residence. Without this status, it is impossible to obtain permanent residence and citizenship: the only exception is persons of Bulgarian origin who have received
an appropriate certificate from the Agency for Bulgarians Abroad.
To obtain a residence permit, you must enter the territory of Bulgaria on a long-term visa (type D). In turn, both for obtaining such a visa and for obtaining a residence permit, a ground is required. The list of such grounds is presented in the Law on Foreigners in Bulgaria. Who will find it easiest to get a residence permit in the country? The law provides for this opportunity for various categories of foreigners. Let's consider various options.
To obtain a residence permit, you must enter the territory of Bulgaria on a long-term visa (type D). In turn, both for obtaining such a visa and for obtaining a residence permit, a ground is required. The list of such grounds is presented in the Law on Foreigners in Bulgaria. Who will find it easiest to get a residence permit in the country? The law provides for this opportunity for various categories of foreigners. Let's consider various options.
SALARIED EMPLOYEES
You need to find a job in Bulgaria, conclude an employment contract
and obtain a special permit issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Politicy.
FOREIGN SPECIALISTS
They must reside in the country on the basis of
international agreements, one of the parties to which is Bulgaria.
REPRESENTATIVES OF FOREIGN COMPANIES
Representatives of firms registered and operating in other countries. The company must register a representative office with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. According to the law, one representative office must have no more than three people, it is necessary to report
annually on its activities and provide documents
about the parent company.
PERSONS TAKING LONG TREATMENT IN A MEDICAL CLINIC
This ground is intended for those who, for health reasons, need the constant care of qualified medical personnel and have sufficient financial resources for their
treatment and services so as not to
burden the local social security system.
PENSIONERS
It is necessary not only to receive a pension, but also to prove the availability of funds for living in the country. The amount of the pension must be no less than in
Bulgaria, or there must be proof of
the availability of funds in the bank account.
PERSONS PLANNING TO CARRY OUT NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES IN BULGARIA
In this case, it is necessary to obtain permission from the Ministry of
Justice or a positive opinion from the Department of Religious Affairs.
FAMILY MEMBERS OF BULGARIAN CITIZENS
Family members of a Bulgarian citizen can apply for a Bulgarian
residence permit, whose documents certifying
family ties are issued abroad.
INVESTORS IN ECONOMICALLY UNFAVORABLE REGIONS
Foreigners who have invested in economically unfavorable regions of Bulgaria may, according to Art. 24, para 1,
sub-para 20 of the Law on Foreigners in Bulgaria apply for a residence permit.
SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
A permit for a long stay (up to 9 months) can be obtained from
the migration service at the regional police station.
FAMILY MEMBERS OF A FOREIGNER WHO RECEIVED ASYLUM,
TEMPORARY PROTECTION OR HUMANITARIAN STATUS
Family members of foreign citizens who have received temporary protection, humanitarian status or asylum in Bulgaria can apply for a residence permit on the basis of Art. 24,
para 1, sub-para 22 of the Law on Foreigners in Bulgaria
PERSONS UNDER SPECIAL PROTECTION OF THE STATE
In accordance with Art. 24, para 1, sub-para17 of the Law on Foreigners in Bulgaria a residence permit in Bulgaria can be obtained by persons who are under special protection of the state. The right to this protection can be
obtained in accordance with the Law on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.
BUSINESSMEN
Foreign owners of companies carrying out legal commercial activities in the country can apply for a residence permit if during their residence in Bulgaria they create at least ten
permanent jobs for the citizens of the state (for each founder).
AVAILABILITY OF GROUNDS FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE
Foreign citizens who have grounds for obtaining a
permanent residence - permanent residence in Bulgaria.
PARENTS OF BULGARIAN CITIZENS OR
FOREIGNERS WITH PERMANENT RESIDENCE
In this case, you need to prove
your financial security.
FOREIGN MASS MEDIA CORRESPONDENTS
You must have accreditation in Bulgaria.
FOREIGNER'S FAMILY MEMBERS
who was given permission to live in Bulgaria (temporarily, for a long time or permanently), as well as a foreigner who received international protection. In this case, the fee for obtaining
a residence permit is lower than for most other categories.
FREELANCERS
Freelancers must prove their education and pass a language exam to obtain a permit
to operate in Bulgaria. This permit is the basis for staying in the country.
SCIENTIFIC WORKERS
Scientific workers who have entered into an agreement for the development of a research project with a research organization in Bulgaria can obtain a residence permit
in the country in accordance with Art. 24b of
the Law on Foreigners in Bulgaria.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers within the framework of the European voluntary service can obtain a residence permit in Bulgaria for a period during which
they will carry out their activities, but not more than one year.
INVESTORS FOR INVESTMENTS OF AT LEAST 600 THOUSAND LEV
Article 24, para 19, sub-para 1 of the Bulgarian Law on Foreigners provides for the possibility of obtaining a residence permit by foreign citizens who have invested at least
600 thousand leva in the purchase of real estate in Bulgaria.
STUDENTS AND TRAINERS
The Bulgarian law on foreigners provides for obtaining a residence permit by university students; pupils (secondary education)
in the framework of exchange programs; persons who plan to train in Bulgaria.
SINGLE PERMIT TO STAY AND WORK IN BULGARIA
For those who want not only to live, but also to work,
there is a “Single permit for term-stay and work”.
Thus, the law provides for many opportunities for obtaining a residence permit status. At the same time, there are many nuances. In practice, on some grounds it is
easier to obtain a residence permit in Bulgaria than on others.
Employees of the "Bulgarian Expert" company will help you make the right choice and choose the right option.
Employees of the "Bulgarian Expert" company will help you make the right choice and choose the right option.