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
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
author: Alexander Dobrinov EU citizens often don’t realise how fortunate they are when relocating within the Union We are often asked about the residency rules for EU citizens in Bulgaria. Many people want to know how long an EU citizen may stay in the country without registering or taking anyContinue Reading
Huge demand from Asian high-net-worth entrepreneurs for EU citizenship Premium citizenship is one of the most valuable assets in the world of wealth. EU citizenship tops the wish list for many. With full living rights in 30 European countries, the EU passport offers unmatched freedom for those who can affordContinue Reading
Residence permit for “other dependant family member” of an EU citizen More and more often, we have to assist citizens of the European Union who have close relatives in countries from outside the EU. Due to the heavy bureaucracy in the EU, European citizens cannot obtain residence permits for theirContinue Reading
The next military aid from the West to Ukraine may be to send Ukrainian men back home There are uncertain times ahead for Ukrainian men, aged 18 to 60, living in the EU. After the war in Ukraine started, the EU has granted a temporary protection status to virtually allContinue Reading
Bulgarian Golden Visa – residence permit and visa-free travel to all Schengen countries To celebrate Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area on 31.03.2024, we are now providing (for limited time): Special conditions for citizens of China & Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia. offer valid until Starting fromContinue Reading
The Bulgarian investment promotion law – let the witch hunt begin… On March 8th, 2024, the new amendments to the Investment promotion law were officially published in the Bulgarian State Gazette. And to be honest, we are very seriously concerned as to where the Bulgarian politicians are leading us to.Continue Reading
Legal analysis of the norm of Art. 1(6) of the Bulgarian Citizenship Act (“BCA”) Is it necessary for a non-EU citizen to renounce his/her citizenship before he/she can be naturalized (obtain Bulgarian citizenship)? After reading the BCA, the answer to this question seems obvious. However, let us see whether theContinue Reading