Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine’s impact on the immigration to Bulgaria When the covid19 hit the world, many foreigners needed to apply for Bulgarian visa D in a country, different than the country they were citizens of. This was quite logical as these people were living in different countriesContinue Reading
Legal grounds to obtain Bulgarian residence permit ??? I am non-EU citizen and have decided to relocate to Bulgaria. Can you assist me with the procedures to get immigration visa (residence permit)? The above is one of the most frequently asked questions, which we receive many times a day. AndContinue Reading
Ukrainians and Russians escaping the bloodshed of the war – under the sun in Turkey The number of Ukrainian and Russian citizens seeking refuge in Turkey is growing by the day. And we can’t blame them – everyone’s life is precious. And even when it comes to patriotism, one hasContinue Reading
Non-EU foreigner with a long-term residence permit, as parent of Bulgarian citizen Many Bulgarian employers, same as the state administration, are sometimes lacking basic knowledge about the relevant legal framework. Therefore employers often request from legal residents in Bulgaria to have a work permit in order to employ them. AndContinue Reading
How to immigrate to Bulgaria as a freelancer Can you obtain visa D and long-term residence permit if you want to work as freelancer in Bulgaria? Many digital nomads are aware of the ultra-low tax rate in Bulgaria and the competitive cost of living in the country. All this, combinedContinue Reading
Foreigners with Bulgarian residence permits to travel visa-free to all Schengen countries from 2023 Breaking news! Bulgaria to join Schengen by the end of 2022 In a resolution adopted on Tuesday (note: October 18th, 2022), MEPs say the Council should adopt a decision on Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to theContinue Reading
The Great Russian exodus of 2022 On 21.09.2022, a (partial) mobilization in Russia was announced by President Putin. Formally, the mobilization was effected through decree №647. With that, the great Russian exodus of 2022 has started. Russians leaving the country to avoid mobilization Immediately after the mobilization was announced, manyContinue Reading
Visa D for the spouse of a foreigner who is residing legally in Bulgaria Is it possible for a foreigner, who is planning to relocate to Bulgaria, to obtain visa D together with his spouse? What if a pensioner wants to settle in Bulgaria, but his spouse is not entitledContinue Reading
Discrimination and reverse discrimination in the EU We have often written about the absurdities of the Bulgarian legislation and the various forms of discrimination. The most unacceptable of which are the cases of reverse discrimination. These are namely when Bulgarian citizens have fewer rights in Bulgaria than citizens of otherContinue Reading