Visas & Residency
Permits, visas and the path to citizenship
Visas & Residency
Bulgaria Residence Permits Explained: Every Route to Legal Residency (2026)
Every legal path to Bulgarian residency in one map: EU registration, D visa routes, work, freelance, digital nomad, retirement, family, and the 5-year track.
Visas & Residency
Bulgarian Citizenship by Descent: Who Qualifies and How to Apply (2026)
Have a Bulgarian parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent? How to claim an EU passport by descent in 2026 — documents, costs, timeline, no language exam.
Visas & Residency
The Bulgarian ID Card for Foreigners: Lichna Karta, EGN, and LNCh (2026)
What the Bulgarian ID card is for foreigners, how EGN and LNCh personal numbers work, where to get your card, fees, renewals, and what to do if you lose it.
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Bulgaria Family Reunification: Visas for Spouses and Children (2026)
How spouses and children join residents and citizens of Bulgaria: sponsor requirements, marriage recognition, documents, interviews, and real timelines.
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Retiring in Bulgaria: The Pensioner Visa, Healthcare, and Best Towns (2026)
The pensioner D visa route step by step: pension income proof, documents, healthcare access for retirees, the best towns to retire, and a real cost snapshot.
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Bulgaria for Digital Nomads: The New Permit, Routes, and Real Costs (2026)
Bulgaria launched a digital nomad residence permit in December 2025. Income rules, who qualifies, the 90-day Schengen math, best cities, internet, and taxes.
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Bulgarian Citizenship: Naturalization, Descent, and Dual Nationality (2026)
How to become a Bulgarian citizen: naturalization after residence, the language test, income proof, dual citizenship rules, descent claims, and timelines.
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Permanent Residence in Bulgaria: The 5-Year Path Explained (2026)
How to convert 5 years of continuous residence into permanent status: absence limits, documents, fees, permanent vs. EU long-term status, and citizenship.
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EU Citizens Moving to Bulgaria: Registration, Certificate, and Rights (2026)
The easy path for EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens: the 3-month rule, same-day registration certificate, documents, LNCh number, and non-EU family members.
Visas & Residency
Bulgaria D Visa Guide: The National Long-Stay Visa Step by Step (2026)
Who needs the Bulgarian type D visa, every legal ground, the full document list, apostilles, consulate process, fees, timelines, and common rejection reasons.