I am married to Bulgarian woman/man or I am planning to get married soon. What are my options in order to obtain residence permit in Bulgaria?

Is our marriage legal if concluded outside of Bulgaria? What is the procedure for obtaining legal residence and is my residence permit guaranteed as a spouse of Bulgarian citizen?

The marriage is usually one of the happiest moments in life. It is often associated with love, honeymoon, travel around the world, exotic places and romantic resorts, just to name a few. When your spouse is citizen of another country though, there are often some formalities that need to be followed. And if you have chosen your future country of residence to be Bulgaria, you should carefully take into account the following particularities:

EU citizen marrying Bulgarian national

If you are citizen of an EU country and you have married Bulgarian national, the procedure is quite straightforward and simple. We will therefore not waste our readers’ time to explain the administrative formalities. A worth mentioning is the situation of British nationals married to Bulgarian citizens after (and if) the Brexit becomes reality. We will dedicate additional article about this phenomenon, its legal consequences and the administrative hurdles that will need to be addressed.

Non-EU citizens to marry Bulgarian

The much more complicated scenario is when the marriage is between a Bulgarian national and a citizen of non-EU country. There are more and more marriages between Bulgarians and nationals of USA, Canada, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Afghanistan, Jordan, Syria, Libya, South Africa, Russia, Ukraine, China, Malaysia, Turkey, etc. When the couple has decided to live in Bulgaria, the non-Bulgarian partner has to go through the process of, first, obtaining his Bulgarian immigration visa type “D” and then applying for his annual residence permit. It is often the case, when the residence in Bulgaria is chosen not only because of the country’s beautiful countryside and golden beaches, but also because of the fact that certain term of legal residence in Bulgaria provides the opportunity to apply for full citizenship and Bulgarian (EU) passport. This allows visa free travel to most countries worldwide alongside with free movement and working within the European Union.

The Bulgarian law

According Art.15 of the “Law for the Foreigners of Republic of Bulgaria”, a long term visa with a validity of up to 6 months and allowed stay of up to 180 days can be granted to foreigners who intend to stay long term or permanently in Bulgaria. This visa is to be applied for and received from the Bulgarian Embassy in the country of residence of the foreigner. This process, although quite bureaucratic, is only the first hurdle into achieving the final goal – the EU residency. You will be required to present “certificate for good conduct”, official marriage certificate, legalized as appropriate as well as other documents and declarations. We always recommend using legal support at this stage as failure to meet the requirements of the Bulgarian diplomatic mission in your country of residence may result in very serious consequences, preventing you to obtain legal residence. This visa is to be received from the Bulgarian embassy in your country of residence.

The second step

The second step is applying and receiving the residence permit itself from the Bulgarian immigration authorities. According to Art.24, par.1, p.18 of the “Law for the Foreigners of Republic of Bulgaria”, a permit for long term residence can be obtained by foreigners, holders of visa (as explained above) who are family members of Bulgarian citizen as per Art.2, par.6. It is worth mentioning that as “family members” are considered the spouses who are living together in one household. In other words, if you don’t intend to live together with your spouse in Bulgaria, you are not eligible for residence permit. You will have to present a lot of paperwork, such as, your marriage certificate, police record for lack of criminal convictions, declarations, etc. The most important part of the process is that the immigration authorities, together with the police and the “State Agency for National Security” will carry out a thorough check (including an interview with the spouses) in order to verify that:

1) You do not present any thread to the national security. You have to understand, that bearing in mind the current situation in EU (and elsewhere), these checks will be done with utmost scrutiny and there will be a policy of zero tolerance. Even minor convictions or “irregularities” in the past history of the applicant, or any documentary discrepancies, will be deemed as serious breach and the application can be refused.

2) That the marriage is real and is not made with the sole purpose to provide the possibility to the foreigner to obtain residence permit. Art.26, par.3 from the “Law for the Foreigners of Republic of Bulgaria” clearly stipulates this. Moreover in the same Article, par.4, p.1 states that the spouses must be living together and if not, the residence permit can be refused. There are also many other reasons when the permission for residency will not be granted or can be even withdrawn. Please be advised that the spouses will be simultaneously interviewed and their statements compared. Even the slightest doubt of the immigration officer about their honesty can result in immediate refusal and consequential deportation. Therefore we strongly advise all of you, who are facing application for legal residency trough marriage, to consult immigration lawyer before applying yourself.

Attention! Fake marriages!

The statistics show that in recent years, especially after Bulgaria joined the EU and its citizens enjoy the visa free travel as EU members, the amount of fake marriages has skyrocketed. Please be advised, that unless you can prove your marriage to be legitimate, you are not only risking refusal and deportation, but are also subject to criminal convictions, including jail terms. We urge you to employ a licensed Bulgarian lawyer in order to prevent any such possibilities!

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188 Comments

  1. Hello, my girlfriend has a permanent residence permit ,she’s living in Bulgaria, if we got married would i get immediately a permanent residence permit also?

    1. Author

      Hello,
      It is important to know what citizenship do you have – an EU or non-EU?
      Based on this, we can tell you what your options are.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  2. Hi! I am from El Salvador and sadly my country does not have a embassy in bulgaria and vice-versa.

    as far as I understand I need certain documents that the embassy need to provide but what happens when theres no embassy? do I skip the process or do it differently?

    1. Author

      Hello,
      If there is no embassy present, you have to contact the embassy that is authorized for that particular country. In your case, as there is no Bulgarian embassy in El Salvador, the Bulgarian embassy in Mexico is the one that can be approached for assistance.
      You can contact our offices if you need further assistance.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  3. Hi Posolstvo, I am a Nigerian and I got a job offer from a Bulgarian company, I moved to Bulgaria with a Visa D. I plan on applying for family reunification to bring over my newly wedded wife from Nigeria. Is this possible and how long would the process take before she comes over?

    1. Author

      Hi John,
      Yes, you can bring your wife to Bulgaria, as you are legal resident with long-term residence permit. The length of the process depends mainly on who will be assisting you with the application, as well as with your readiness to provide the required paperwork.
      Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance or in case you try and your wife’s visa D gets rejected.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

    2. hi i am pakistan citizen and live in germany with german residence permit and i married last month with my girlfriend she is bulgarian national so my question is i need also visa D to get bulgarian residence permit becuase i already have eu residence card in germany than you

      1. Author

        Hi,
        If you want to obtain Bulgarian residence permit, you will also need visa D. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance.
        Regards,
        Posolstvo.eu

  4. Hi,
    I am a UK Citizen with Bulgarian Residents permit from 2018 and is up to date. I live in Bulgaria and also work for a Bulgarian company. I wish to bring my filipino fiance over to Bulgaria and marry on a 90 day visa from the phillipines. We will live together in my house in Bulgaria. Will it be ok then to go for a residence permit so she can stay properly with me in Bulgaria as my wife and even travel around Europe with me?

    1. Author

      Hello Graham,
      Unfortunately for your future wife to obtain residence permit, she will need to first obtain visa D. This will be not possible on 90-day visa that is obtained before your marriage.
      Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

      1. Hi!
        I am married with a Bulgarian citizen ( marriage is registred in Bulgaria ) and we have a daughter too , But she was born in thailand and soon we are about to travel to bulgaria ( via Albania ) since my husband have a damily certifikate that has my name and my daughter name on it, is it possible that i can apply for a visa D in Albania ( at Bulgarian embassy? ) and then for residence permit in Bulgaria? because we will apply for Bulgarian passport for our daughter at the embassy in Albania too. Thank you

        1. Author

          Hello,
          Applying for visa D from Albania, unless you are Albanian citizen, is only possible with permission from the foreign ministry. If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
          Regards,
          Posolstvo.eu


  6. Hello,

    My fiance is a Finnish citizen and I am Bulgarian. We would like to get married in Norway since we live here currently. We are planning to move to Bulgaria. What are my future husband’s rights/responsibilties in Bulgaria as someone who is married to a Bulgarian citizen?

    Best regards,
    Maria

    1. Author

      Hello,
      In order to answer your questions, we will need to write for a week or two. What sort of rights/responsibilities you are trying to ask about? There are so many aspects that can be addressed.
      If you require detailed information, you can contact you to schedule a consultation in our offices or online.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  7. hello Posolstvo ,i wanted to ask you after i get married i have to go to get my vissa d in my country origine alone or with my spouse?

    1. Author

      Hello,
      It depends on how much you love each other. Some go alone, others go together, it’s up to you 🙂
      And now seriously, it makes no difference for as far as the visa D is concerned.
      Good luck and best regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  8. Hello ,
    I’m a Syrian citizen. Im in a relationship with a Bulgarian woman over 2 years, we decided to get married soon..
    I would like to ask about my chance to be in Bulgaria and meet her parents to make everything official ,
    Also i need to know my rights as a foreigner in Bulgaria ,
    i will have an ID card based on my marriage and passport or i will stay as a foreign ?
    Thank you all.
    Regards

    1. Author

      Hello,
      After your marry your girlfriend, you will become eligible to obtain Bulgarian visa D and long-term residence permit. As family member of Bulgarian citizen (after you are officially married), you will have the right to work for Bulgarian companies without obtaining work permit. You will otherwise remain a “foreigner”, until, after some years, you may eventually become eligible to obtain Bulgarian citizenship.
      Your main problem at this stage is how to get married, as obtaining Bulgarian visa may prove to be a difficult task. The other option is your girlfriend to travel to Syria to get married there, however we don’t know whether this is feasible at this very moment.
      Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need assistance.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

      1. First Thank you for your replay and important information ..

        we met in turkey and we are living there .
        for sure she will not go to Syria at this time coz its still unsafe for everyone .
        our chances to marry here in Turkey will be most safe way for each .

        What are the types of documents that we need to make it happen ?
        and what is the process to do it ?
        Thanks again

        Regards,

        1. Author

          Hello,
          In order to get married in Turkey, you will need to contact the local authorities, who will be best able to assist you with the required documents. Once you are married, you can contact us for assistance to obtain visa D. Please be advised that we provide paid services.
          Regards,
          Posolstvo.eu

  9. I’m a US citizen. I’ve been married to a Bulgarian woman since 2000, we have 3 older teens. I would like to spend more time in Bulgaria, and we want to eventually retire there. Is there any kind of visa that would let me stay longer than 3 months, even if my wife is not residing in BG at the time?

    1. Author

      Hello,
      You are eligible for visa D and long-term residence permit, as family member of Bulgarian citizen. This will allow you to stay in Bulgaria without any restrictions. While your wife may not be residing in Bulgaria, you will need an address in Bulgaria where you will be officially registered for the purposes of visa D and residence permit.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  10. Hi, I’m married this year in Bulgaria and I’ve already have had ID card based on my marriage

    1. Author

      Congratulations!
      If you need assistance, you can contact our offices.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

      1. hi I want to khow that i am from pakistan and i am a men
        i have find bulgarian female friend online we chat and do vidoe call daily basis
        we want to get married ,
        so i want to know that how me and my female friend get married online????

        1. Author

          Hello,
          We are glad that you have found love in Bulgaria 🙂
          We would recommend you to ask your “female friend” to contact our offices in Bulgaria in order to book legal consultation.
          Regards,
          Posolstvo.eu

  11. Hi, I’m Victor. I’m non-EU citizen. I was a student here for 4 years and I’m currently married with a Bulgarian citizen.
    I have questions that how many years take for me to obtain the permanent resident permit and apply for the Bulgarian citizenship?
    As I know if foreigners have lived in Bulgaria as students, trainees or students under an exchange program (Article 24c of the Law), then only 50% of the period of stay is taken into account when calculating the period required to obtain a residence permit.

    1. Author

      Hello Victor,
      Please contact our offices and explain to the lawyer who you will be having consultation with about the particularities of your situation. More specifically, when and where did you get married, did you already apply for residence permit, based on your marriage, etc.?
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  12. Hi , I am Bulgarian living and working in Germany, now I plan to go to work and live in Switzerland. My girlfriend is Vietnamese but she lives here also and works in Germany, although she doesn’t have a German passport ( she has only unlimited work permit). So my question is how long will it take for us after marriage so she can get the Bulgarian papers because we want to go to work and live in Switzerland.
    She can also go and make the German passport but then she will need to quit/lose her Vietnamese citizenship which she don’t like to do it. As far as I know as a Bulgarian you can have two diferent citizenships . Thats why we plan to get married so she can basically have Bulgarian papers so we can both work and live in Switzerland. Any advice regarding this I would appreciate it very much.

    Thanks in advance.
    Best Regards.

    1. Author

      Hello,
      Bulgarians can have multiple citizenships, but your girlfriend will not become eligible for Bulgarian citizenship, only because she is married to you. If your goal is for her to obtain Bulgarian citizenship, we urge you to contact Bulgarian-citizenship.org, who will be able to assist you.
      She can however obtain Bulgarian residence permit, which, provided that some conditions are met, may allow her to work in Switzerland.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu



  15. Hello. I’m Bulgarian and my boyfriend of 6 years is Tanzanian. I have lived for all that time in Tanzania and I occasionally come back to Bulgaria. He has never come with me as it seemed like too much hassle and we like our life in Tanzania. We’re though planning to get married before we start our family. What would be the best step? Get married in Tanzania or try to get him a visa with an invitation to come to Bulgaria and get married there?
    Thing is my mothers health is sinking and in the next couple of years we might actually need to go to Bulgaria to take care of her and also would be nice once we have children for them to know the country and culture a bit.
    And if we get married in Tanzania what would be the best next legal step?
    Any advice would be appreciated. We’re not in a hurry yet for his visa or residency, but trying to prepare for whenever we need to there

    1. Author

      Hello,
      It may be better to marry in Tanzania and then apply for visa D from there.
      Otherwise, chances are that he will be rejected for visa C. Even if he gets it and comes to Bulgaria to marry here, he will has to return back to Tanzania in order to apply for visa D.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  16. Please, good day.
    And my question goes thus;

    I got a job to work and live in Bulgaria, and I want to know if it is possible for my wife to apply for a spouse visa at the same time as my own visa application?

    By that I mean, I want us to have the visa and to travel together. I don’t want her to come to Bulgaria after I have traveled. Is it possible? Or I may have to go to Bulgaria, then file for her coming?

    Please, I need your thoughts on this.

    Thanks

    1. Author

      Hello,
      Unfortunately this is not possible. You have to first obtain work permit, then visa D and then Bulgarian residence permit. Only then will your wife become eligible for visa D and residence permit.
      Best regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

      1. Oh! Dear,

        Thank you for the explanation… I truly appreciate your swift response.

        Thank you…!

  17. Hi , can you please advise .
    I am in a civil partnership with my Bulgarian partner since 2011 living in UK . /we are same sex couple /
    Is it possible to move together to Bulgaria AFTER Brexit .
    If yes what is our option. Thank you in advance

    1. Author

      Hello,
      Theoretically it is possible to obtain residence permit, based on either a marriage OR registered partnership with your partner. Without legal marriage however, it will be quite a challenge though. You can read more at https://posolstvo.eu/blog/same-sex-immigration-to-eu/.
      If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  18. Dear sir
    I have one Bulgarian girl friend but I have not met her in person, I am uk resident but not uk citizen, I am non eu citizen.
    If I marry her in uk then I apply visa d for Bulgaria and I go to Bulgaria and will apply long term resident card, so how much time I have to live there to get it because I don’t want to live in Bulgaria because I have one daughter and she is studying in uk ,so I can’t live long there and after getting resident card ,I want to come back to uk with my wife and daughter ,so can I renew my resident card while I passed my time in uk .
    Please advise me ,I will be so thankful for you

    1. Author

      Hello,
      We don’t understand the reasoning why would you need to obtain Bulgarian residence card, while you want to live in the UK? If you marry Bulgarian girl and want to live in Bulgaria, only then you should obtain Bulgarian residence card. Otherwise its like applying for a visa for a country that you don’t intend to ever visit.
      If your goal is to, one day, obtain Bulgarian citizenship, which is indeed huge, then please contact us for details.
      Best regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

      1. Thanks for your response, I just emailed you please reply me over there

  19. Hi,
    Me (from the Netherlands) and my Husband (from Canada) really want to move to Bulgaria, we are expecting a baby, and wan to make Bulgaria our home. I assume we both have to apply for a type D visa?
    Where can I find the steps to apply for it and what we need for the application?
    Thanks!

    1. Author

      Hello,
      Not really. Your status is not covered by the foreigners law, but by the law for the stay of the EU citizens. In this case visa D is not applicable in the same sense as under the foreigners law.
      You may want to contact our offices for assistance if you want. If you prefer free assistance, your first stop should be the Bulgarian embassy and your last resort will be us again 😉
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  20. Thank you for responding me .

    i will apply for Eu Blue card for me(highly qualified)
    May be this information could help.If not ,can you tell me which type of residence permit allow him to work ?

    1. Author

      Hello,
      Unfortunately, the new regulation to the foreigners law amendments of 12.03.2021 are not ready yet. But even without these, your partner will not obtain automatic work permit.
      You can read more (in Bulgarian) at https://posolstvo.eu/bg/blog/sinq-karta/ and https://posolstvo.eu/bg/blog/subirane-na-semeistva-sinq-karta/
      If you need assistance with either your blue card or your partner’s residence/work permits, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  21. Me and my husband are non-EU we have 2 kids.
    I ill move to Bulgaria for a 4 years job contract.
    I will apply for family reunification as soon as i arrive.
    When my husband join me with a visa D ,he should apply for a residence permit (same duration of mine 4 years).
    Does this kind of residence permit allow him to work?

    1. Author

      Hello,
      We are not aware what type of residence permit you hope to obtain, so it is not possible to determine whether your husband will have right to work in Bulgaria while he is with you.
      If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

      1. What’s the rule if a non EU member marries a Bulgarian women, but he is already married? The lady knows everything but still goes for the wedding?

        1. Author

          There is criminal responsibility in Bulgaria, as you should know.

  22. My husband is Bulgarian but we only registered marriage in Bulgaria. Due to we did not register our marriage in Taiwan So my daughter’s birth certificate is without her father’s name on it. Can she still get a Bulgarian passport?


  24. My fiancé and I are both South African. He is currently working in Bulgaria and we are planning to get married at home in South Africa later this year. Once we are married, will I be able to stay on a long term visa with him in Bulgaria because he has a working visa and we will be married?

    1. Author

      Hello,
      You will be eligible for residence permit provided that your (future) husband holds Bulgarian long term residence (visa is not sufficient).
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

      1. Hello
        I would like to ask if it’s possible for our daughter to get a Bulgarian passport. Due to we did not register marriage in Taiwan so that her birth certificate is without fathers name on it. We only have Bulgarian marriage certificate.

        Hope to hear you soon!

        Thank you

        1. Author

          Hello,
          Yes, it is possible. Please contact our offices for assistance.
          Regards,
          Posolstvo.eu

  25. My wife is a Bulgarian citizen and we have been married for 16 years. I am non-EU citizen from the US and we travel to BG two times per year. We plan to relocated to BG when we retire and have a property already in Sofia. Do I still need the D-Visa before getting the Residency Permit or can I apply for Residency Permit

  26. Hello!

    Bulgarian citizen married to non-EU person.

    Marriage registered in Bulgaria in 2013 and we have a Bulgarian marriage certificate. Own a residence in Bulgaria under both of our names as the marriage is legally registered in the Bulgarian courts in 2013 and under Bulgarian law, couple is considered married.

    Does one need to actually live in Bulgaria in order to apply for Bulgarian citizenship under the “citizenship through marriage” clause?

    In other words, can the process for establishing Bulgarian citizenship be done without the applicant and their partner actually living in Bulgaria as we live in the United States but would like to secure Bulgarian citizenship for the non-eu partner.

    Thank you in advance for getting back with me and look forward to hearing from you.

    1. Author

      Hello,
      Full “real” residence is not required, however obtaining residence permit is prerequisite for getting Bulgarian citizenship. As we understand you haven’t yet applied for and obtained Bulgarian residence card. If you want to apply for citizenship, this is a must.
      If you need our assistance, please let us know.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  27. Hello hope you are well I am non-eu national and I am married to a Bulgarian national for 2 years now, this is the questions we want to apply for Bulgarian citizenship after 3-5 years of being married unfortunately we are not residing in Bulgaria we are living here in UK is there any chances for me to be able to apply for citizenship even not living in Bulgaria? BTW our marriage took place on my country in the Philippines but as of this year when we visited Bulgaria we registered it there as well.

    According to the staff from the municipal Hall in Bulgaria we can apply after 3 years but I am concerned that because we aren’t living and I don’t have permanent residency there i will not qualified, may you please tell me the requirements for me to present when I will applying for citizenship thank and may you have a nice day

    1. Author

      Hello,
      Please be advised that in order to qualify for citizenship in your situation, the first step is to obtain residence rights in Bulgaria. From what we understand you haven’t done that yet, wo we recommend you starting with this first. Please browse through our website and read more about obtaining visa D and residence permit.
      If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

      1. Dear sir or madam

        I’m Shafiqul islam from Bangladeshi I’m now living in Denmark i have marry with Bulgaria wife. Already passed two year’s and half I like to know now I can apply Bulgarian permanent citizenship or passport. So please let me know as soon as possible.

        Best regards

        1. Author

          Hello,
          Obtaining residence permit and visa D is complicated process. We would recommend you to request online legal consultation.
          Regards,
          Posolstvo.eu

  28. Hello,
    I’m Syrian and married to bulgarian citizen for about a year, i live now in bulgaria and have a residence permit “Family member of bulgarian citizen”.
    my wife got a job in germany and been there for two weeks and i want to join her
    i’ve been told i can travel to germany without a visa but i want to ask if should do any additional papers here to take with me for issuing a residence permit in germany

    1. Author

      Hello,
      According to the EU directive 2004/38 you have derivative right to live and reside in the EU, as family member of Bulgarian citizen. At the same time however there are different strings attached and the immigration authorities have different ideas about the rights of the non-EU citizens. Your status is also dependent on your wife’s status in Germany. For further information about your particular situation, we recommend you to contact our offices for assistance.
      Best regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

  29. Hi am Krish. My native is Sri Lanka. But am in Germany now with refuge visa.
    (3/6 months visa)
    I have a Bulgarian girl friend and she also live in Germany now. We like to get marry.
    Is it possible?
    If I marry her, what type of visa will I get?
    when I will get a valid Bulgarian ID and PR?

    1. Author

      Hello,
      Of course you can marry your Bulgarian girlfriend.
      You will be eligible for visa D, but the process of obtaining it is not without its thorns.
      If you need any legal assistance with the marriage procedure or with the immigration visa application, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
      Regards,
      Posolstvo.eu

      1. Thanks Alex. Am in Germany with asylum visa and am working here about 2 years. If I marry my Bulgarian girl friend I’ll get Visa D ok?
        After marriage may I continue my work with Visa D? Or do I need to get any special work permit from Bulgaria?
        After marriage If I lost my job it will be a big problem for me, that’s why am asking.

        1. Author

          Hello,
          Visa D is only temporary instrument that will allow you to eventually get residence permit. This permit will provide the right to work in Bulgaria (if you obtain it).
          Regards,

          1. That means, till I get residence permit I cant work in any EU country’s including Bulgaria? is it?
            please reply for this question.

            And one more question.
            If I have Visa D, how long it take to get residence permit?
            Till that may I continue my work in Germany?

          2. Author

            You can probably continue working in Germany, depending on the rights you have at the moment (of which we are not aware).
            To be able to work in Bulgaria, you must obtain residence permit first.
            If you have visa D, you should be able to obtain residence permit within 20 days, if you know what you are doing and you do it right.
            regards,
            Posolstvo.eu

          3. Thank you Alex. One last question.
            If I have residence permit in Bulgaria, may I can work and stay in any EU country’s?

          4. Author

            Hello,
            If you have Bulgarian residence permit (as spouse of Bulgarian citizen), you have derivative residence right to join your EU partner in any EU member state, where (s)he has moved from his/her own country. This implies also that you will also have right to work in these other EU member states. Please note however that these rights are not always applied without going through