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
Long-term residence permits for Russian citizens are re-issued with unusually short validity periods One year extensions until now Sergey, a Russian pensioner who has been living near Burgas for more than four years now, had just renewed his long-term residence permit. He knew that next year, he should be eligibleContinue Reading
Is visa D required if you are applying for an investment residency in Bulgaria? The answer is NO – visa D is not required by law if you are applying for permanent residence permit. In practice however, Bulgarian authorities often apply requirements that go beyond the law. Because of this,Continue 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
How to find a job in Bulgaria when employers ask for a work permit Finding a good-paying job in Bulgaria is easy. Yes, it is in fact much easier than in most other EU countries, thanks to the strong economic growth Bulgaria has experienced in recent years. Bulgaria’s economy grewContinue Reading
Where to apply for a visa D According to the Visa Ordinance, an application for a long-term residence visa (visa D) must be submitted in the applicant’s country of permanent residence: Applications for long-stay visas (visa D) may be submitted only at diplomatic and consular missions in the applicant’s countryContinue 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
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
Good news (mainly) for Bulgarian visa and Bulgarian citizenship applicants The silent (implied) refusal, which we wrote about in our previous article, can now (effective from 03.09.2025) be appealed within two months. Prior to 03.09.2025, this period was only one month. Now the legal provision states: Silent refusal or silentContinue Reading