Why is Bulgaria making it so hard for those willing to obtain citizenship? And all this, despite the frightening demographic decline in the last 30 years and the large Bulgarian minorities abroad, waiting to be naturalized. The public opinion within the Bulgarian society is that the country is granting citizenshipContinue Reading
Recently we had an enquiry from a prospective Bulgarian client living in another EU member state. The client is married to a non-EU citizen, whose immigration documents are in order (in the other EU members state). The Bulgarian client wanted to obtain for her husband Bulgarian residence permit (id card)Continue Reading
During the years, I have dealt with hundreds, probably even thousands of clients from around the world. Whether for a business project or to help them with their immigration and citizenship needs, the interaction with them has almost always been a pleasure for me. Many of these clients have becomeContinue Reading
After January 1st 2021, the amount of enquiries from UK citizens to apply for Bulgarian citizenship has increased tenfold. The Brits have realized by now that their, once so powerful UK passport, is not so good anymore. Actually, it is not any better than the Ukrainian or Moldavian passports, whenContinue Reading
Bulgarian citizenship applications – more rejections than approvals in 2021? Bulgarian citizenship applications are now massively rejected on all levels. The authorities in Bulgaria tend to think that the amount of approved citizenship applications has been too high already. And obviously, they are doing everything they can to rectify this.Continue Reading
Today is the first day when the citizens of the UK will be treated as “third country” nationals in the EU. No more living rights, no right to work, not right to stay longer than three months. Huge demand for Bulgarian residence permits and citizenship Brits demand freedom, freedom toContinue Reading
The brightest Holidays are coming only after a few days, but the Bulgarian immigration authorities are as furious as ever. Any non compliance with the norms of the Bulgarian Law for the Foreigners are being punishes mercilessly under art. 20 of the said Law: Art. 20 of the Foreigners LawContinue Reading
The second covid wave is striking throughout Europe. Bulgaria is taking new measures from November 27th, in order to limit the number of new cases. At the same time, the number of immigration issues in Bulgaria is also on the rise. There are more and more people concerned about theirContinue Reading
How to extend your legal stay in Bulgaria after the latest amendments (November 2020) Staying healthy is definitely the most important thing during the second wave of the covid-19 pandemic. But staying legal should also be a top priority. Overstaying your visa term – not a good idea Earlier thisContinue Reading