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
Long-term residence permits for Russian citizens are re-issued with unusually short validity periods One year extensions until now Sergey, a Russian pensioner who has been living near Burgas for more than four years now, had just renewed his long-term residence permit. He knew that next year, he should be eligibleContinue Reading
Is visa D required if you are applying for an investment residency in Bulgaria? The answer is NO – visa D is not required by law if you are applying for permanent residence permit. In practice however, Bulgarian authorities often apply requirements that go beyond the law. Because of this,Continue Reading
Why a Bulgarian (EU) residence permit is a better solution than Caribbean citizenship by investment For many years, Caribbean citizenship by investment (CBI) programs have attracted investors seeking greater international mobility. Countries such as Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, and Grenada offer citizenship in exchangeContinue Reading
How to find a job in Bulgaria when employers ask for a work permit Finding a good-paying job in Bulgaria is easy. Yes, it is in fact much easier than in most other EU countries, thanks to the strong economic growth Bulgaria has experienced in recent years. Bulgaria’s economy grewContinue Reading
Is it a good idea for the non-Bulgarian wife to change her surname if she marries a Bulgarian citizen? In recent years, we have observed a clear trend of an increasing number of Bulgarian men marrying women from countries outside the European Union. Most often, these women are from theContinue Reading