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
Three issues with the Maltese citizenship by merits and the Bulgarian alternative The Maltese citizenship for special merits comes with three main issues. The first is the extreme difficulty of obtaining it, along with the rigorous due-diligence checks every applicant must pass. The second is the banking risk: anyone withContinue Reading
Posolstvo.eu – speaking about the Bulgarian Golden Visa in Vietnam on March 17 & 18, 2026 Alexander Dobrinov will be explaining the particularities of the Bulgarian Golden Visa program at the upcoming Uglobal Global Immigration Expo 2026. The event will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on MarchContinue Reading
Is preliminary approval required for making an investment and coordination with the State Agency for National Security for obtaining a Bulgarian Golden Visa? In this article, we will analyse the Bulgarian Foreigners Law and its implementing regulations. We will answer the question of whether the law actually requires prior approvalContinue Reading
Freelancers and the Bulgarian language problem A renowned artist and our prospective client, a non-EU citizen, plans to relocate to Bulgaria. His artistic achievements are unquestionable. After reviewing the legal options for obtaining a residence permit, the most logical choice for him appears to be the Bulgarian freelance visa. ItContinue Reading
Understanding the current (as per 2026) requirements for establishing a Trade Representative Office Registering a Trade Representative Office (TRO) in Bulgaria was easier in the past. Foreign companies could quickly establish a presence. Representatives of the TRO could obtain residence status more easily. Now, the legislation is much stricter. MeetingContinue Reading
The trap set in the Bulgarian Citizenship Law and the confused judiciary – the concept of “Bulgarian“ Bulgarian The term “Bulgarian” appears only once in Bulgarian legislation – in the Bulgarian Citizenship Law. Unfortunately, there is no legal definition of this term. It is precisely the understanding of what “Bulgarian”Continue Reading
Why you need a reliable address in Bulgaria (accommodation) when you are applying for visa D or residence card One of the most common reasons for a visa D refusal is the lack of a reliable residential address in Bulgaria. The same applies when it comes to rejections for issuingContinue Reading