A young athlete proudly representing Bulgaria At just 13 years old, Kaylin Oosthuizen, originally from South Africa, is already making a name for herself in international motocross. Having represented Bulgaria since 2023, she has demonstrated remarkable talent, determination and commitment to the sport, achieving impressive results in Bulgarian and BalkanContinue Reading
The absurd requirement for a Bulgarian bank account for foreign pensioners will be challenged in court More than a year ago, we wrote about the problem facing many foreign pensioners who wish to settle in Bulgaria. In short, the Bulgarian Foreigners Law clearly specifies the condition that a foreign pensionerContinue Reading
Our position on the bill introducing a requirement for permanent residence permit holders to stay in Bulgaria for 6 months and 1 day We have submitted to the National Assembly our position opposing the new requirement for physical residence in Bulgaria. The proposal would require foreign nationals holding permanent residenceContinue Reading
Your legal path to Bulgarian citizenship and an EU passport Are you looking to obtain Bulgarian citizenship? Whether you have Bulgarian ancestry or are exploring another legal route, understanding your options and the applicable requirements is the first step. At Posolstvo.eu, we provide assistance to individuals navigating the Bulgarian citizenshipContinue Reading
Marrying a foreigner in Georgia – many advantages, but also what should you watch out for? An increasing number of Bulgarian citizens are choosing to get married in Georgia. The main reason is that in Georgia, two foreign nationals who are neither citizens of the country nor permanent residents thereContinue Reading
Iraq is not a stranger to Bulgaria. For decades, the two countries shared close economic, educational and human ties. Spain shows how history can shape immigration policy, with shorter citizenship routes for nationals of several historically connected countries. Bulgaria could consider a similar approach for countries with which it hasContinue Reading
Do we need an evolutionary interpretation of the constitutional concepts relating to Bulgarian citizenship? If we apply to Article 54 of the Tarnovo Constitution the reasoning of the Constitutional Court from 1996, according to which the status of “Bulgarian citizenship by birth” is determined solely by the law in forceContinue Reading
The visa-free stay (90/180 days) in Bulgaria for third-country nationals can no longer be extended Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area led to a number of changes in immigration law, some of which went almost unnoticed. One of these is the elimination of the option to extend the visa-free stayContinue Reading
One of the most frequently asked questions in our practice is about the amount of money one must demonstrate when applying for a visa D and a long-term residence permit. The question relates to non-EU citizens, who are married to Bulgarian nationals. In this article, we will examine the legalContinue Reading