Everything about Bulgarian citizenship

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Residence card for the foreign spouse of a Bulgarian citizen

Family Reunification

Residence Permit Through a Bulgarian Spouse: Guide for Foreign Spouses

Married to a Bulgarian citizen? Learn how a residence permit through a Bulgarian spouse works: documents, timeline and steps. Get a free document review.2 October 2026 · 6 min read

Bulgaria permanent residence document for family members

Family Reunification

Bulgaria Permanent Residence: How to Get It After 5 Years

Bulgaria permanent residence for family members of Bulgarian or EU citizens requires 5 years of continuous legal stay. See conditions, rights and next steps.2 October 2026 · 6 min read

Citizenship of a child born in Bulgaria

Birth and Marriage Registration

Does a Child Born in Bulgaria Get Bulgarian Citizenship?

Being born in Bulgaria does not give a child citizenship automatically. Learn how the descent rule works, the exceptions and the right way to secure citizenship.2 October 2026 · 6 min read

Comparing the representation and company routes in Bulgaria

Residence Permit

Representation or Company? Bulgaria Residence Permit Comparison (2026)

Representation or company for a Bulgarian residence permit? Compare staff requirement, turnover, tax and powers in one table and choose the route that suits you.2 October 2026 · 5 min read

Costs and obligations of a commercial representation

Residence Permit

Commercial Representation in Bulgaria: Costs and Obligations (2026)

What does a commercial representation in Bulgaria cost? Cost items from documents to BCCI, office, accounting and staff, plus your legal obligations.2 October 2026 · 6 min read

Bulgarian citizenship for adult children

Birth and Marriage Registration

Bulgarian Citizenship for Adult Children: Which Route Applies?

Adult children of a Bulgarian parent can get citizenship by birth registration or on the basis of Bulgarian origin. Find out which route fits your family.2 October 2026 · 6 min read

Steps for opening a commercial representation in Bulgaria

Residence Permit

Opening a Commercial Representation in Bulgaria: BCCI, Documents, Steps (2026)

How to open a commercial representation in Bulgaria: BCCI register entry, apostilled documents, BULSTAT, office lease and obligations after registration.2 October 2026 · 5 min read

Type D visa documents for a commercial representative

Residence Permit

Type D Visa for Commercial Representatives: Required Documents (2026)

Type D visa for a commercial representative in Bulgaria: BCCI registration, parent company papers, housing and insurance. Steps from consulate to residence permit.2 October 2026 · 5 min read

Birth registration and Bulgarian citizenship for a child

Birth and Marriage Registration

Bulgarian Citizenship for Your Child: Birth Registration in 2-3 Months

A child with a Bulgarian parent is a Bulgarian citizen from birth. Register the birth abroad, get an EGN and passport in about 2-3 months. Steps and documents.2 October 2026 · 8 min read