Bulgarian Citizenship
Bulgarian citizenship and residence permits, handled for you
Our fast and experienced team is always ready to help, above all Bulgarian immigrants, with citizenship and residence permit procedures.
- More than 20 years of experience
- 4 offices in Türkiye, Bulgaria and Romania
- Free initial assessment
What do we do?
All our services
Above all for Bulgarian immigrants, our fast and experienced team is always ready to help with citizenship and residence permit procedures.
Let us call you
Tell us briefly about your situation. One of our consultants will call you back and explain the documents and the timeline for your case.
What our clients say
We are a family of Bulgarian emigrants through our grandparents, and we had been trying to obtain Bulgarian citizenship for many years. Our dream has finally come true. As a family, we thank Bulgaristanvatandas.com for this service, which allowed us to become Bulgarian citizens and obtain a European Union passport. With their professional team and friendly service, they kept us accurately informed at every step. Thank you again for everything.
Ahmet YILMAZBursaThe staff are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful on every subject. I learned everything I wanted to know about citizenship, down to the smallest detail. This team of capable, experienced and reputable people left me very satisfied. They showed in every way that they are a quality company and earned my trust even more.
Kemal ORHANLüleburgazThey have a very strong team in terms of work ethic and quality. I can say that the service they provide is the best it could be. They are one of the few companies you can find that truly work to quality standards. I learned everything I wanted to know about Bulgarian citizenship in the best possible way. I am very satisfied with the company and very happy for their help. Always number one when it comes to trust.
Yasemin DağdevirenLüleburgazI had to travel to Bulgaria because of urgent business, so I did some research online and came across Bulgaristanvatandas.com. I must say it is a very easy site to deal with. As I had no time to spare, I spoke by phone with one of the helpful people in their customer service team and sorted everything out easily. I can say I am very pleased with the site and with their care and attention.
Yusuf SezginIstanbulHow does it work?
Working With Us: From First Contact to Result
Citizenship, residence permit, family reunification, visa, company formation or translation: whatever brings you to us, the process works the same way. One team follows your file from the moment you contact us until the job is done.
Step 1
Get in touch
Call, message us on WhatsApp, fill in a form or visit one of our offices. A consultant calls you back and listens to what you need and where you stand today.
Step 2
Free preliminary assessment
We review the documents you have and explain clearly which route fits your case and which documents are needed. The fee and the way forward are agreed at the start.
Step 3
We prepare your file
We handle missing documents, sworn translation, apostille, appointments and applications on your behalf. If a step requires you in person, we tell you in advance.
Step 4
Follow-up and result
We follow your application with the authority concerned and keep you informed at every development. You can track the status of your file yourself in the Customer Panel. When it is complete, we hand over your documents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bulgarian Citizenship
Short answers to the questions we hear most before an application. Request a free preliminary consultation for an assessment of your own case.
Who can get Bulgarian citizenship?
People who can document Bulgarian origin, meaning a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who was born in Bulgaria or emigrated from it, can apply for citizenship by descent. People who emigrated from Bulgaria in 1948, 1949 or 1950, between 1969 and 1978, or in 1989 and after can obtain citizenship, together with their children and grandchildren. Pomaks and people of Bulgarian origin can apply whatever the date of emigration. Separate routes exist for spouses of Bulgarian citizens and for long-term legal residents of Bulgaria.
How long does a Bulgarian citizenship application take?
From submitting the documents to the Bulgarian authorities until the citizenship decision, the process usually takes 1.5 to 3 years in practice. The duration depends on the type of file, the authorities' workload and whether additional documents are requested. A complete file greatly reduces requests and delays. Children whose parent is already a Bulgarian citizen are registered through birth registration in 2-3 months. People who emigrated in 1989 and after do not file a new application: with the birth certificate, the Ministry of Justice inquiry and the passport stage, the process takes a few months.
Which documents are required?
The core documents are a civil registry extract, passport, birth certificate and documents proving Bulgarian origin, such as a parent's or grandparent's Bulgarian birth certificate or emigration record. Foreign documents must carry an apostille and a sworn translation. We draw up the exact list for your file during the preliminary consultation.
Will I lose my current citizenship? Is dual citizenship allowed?
No. Bulgaria allows dual citizenship for citizenship by descent, so you keep your current nationality while becoming a Bulgarian and therefore European Union citizen. Check your own country's rules as well; in Türkiye, for example, dual citizenship is legal and only needs to be reported.
What can I do with a Bulgarian passport?
A Bulgarian passport is an EU passport: you can travel visa-free across the European Union and live, work and study there without a work permit. Bulgaria has also joined the Schengen area. Your rights can pass on to your children.
Do I need to travel to Bulgaria to apply?
You do not always need to travel to Bulgaria. A citizenship application can be filed with the Ministry of Justice in Sofia or through Bulgaria's diplomatic missions in Türkiye, that is, its consulates. If you live outside Türkiye, we can also assist you in applying through the Bulgarian consulate in your country of residence. The preparation of your file and the follow-up of the procedure are largely handled on your behalf. Depending on the type of file, some steps such as submitting the application may require you to attend in person; we plan these steps in advance and inform you in good time. Our offices in Lüleburgaz, Kardzhali, Shumen and Bucharest support you at every stage.
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