Everything about Bulgarian citizenship
Our latest articles answer the questions we hear every day: who can apply, which documents are needed, how long it takes and what it costs.
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Residence Permit
What Documents Are Required for a Bulgarian Residence Permit?
Documents required for a Bulgarian residence permit by route: family, commercial representation and company. With preparation order, apostille and translation.

Citizenship
Which Countries Can Bulgarian Citizens Travel To?
As EU citizens, Bulgarians travel freely to every European Union country and visa-free to many others. Here is what Bulgarian citizenship means for travel.

Citizenship
Can I Become a Citizen if the Person Who Emigrated From Bulgaria Has Died?
The children and spouse of someone who emigrated from Bulgaria to Turkey may be entitled to Bulgarian citizenship even after that person's death. The criteria explained.

Citizenship
Who Can Get Bulgarian Citizenship? Eligible Groups Explained
Who can get Bulgarian citizenship? Bulgarian descendants and Pomaks, emigrants of 1948-1950, 1969-1978 and 1989 onwards, spouses and long-term residents.

Residence Permit
How to Get a Bulgarian Residence Permit
How to get a Bulgarian residence permit: family, commercial representation, company, work and study routes, the D visa and the steps.

Citizenship
Can 1951 Bulgarian Emigrants Obtain Citizenship?
People who emigrated from Bulgaria in 1951 and their descendants may be able to recover Bulgarian citizenship. The conditions, the documents and the status check.

Citizenship
How Do You Restore Bulgarian Citizenship?
Emigrants born in Bulgaria can restore their Bulgarian citizenship. Here are the criteria, the documents required and the questions most often asked.

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How to Get a Birth Certificate From Bulgaria
How to get a birth certificate from Bulgaria: for people born there and for children born abroad. Steps, documents, apostille and timing explained.

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Can I Get Bulgarian Citizenship Through My Spouse?
Marrying a Bulgarian does not give citizenship automatically: first residence through your spouse, then naturalisation. Conditions, timing and documents.