Finding job in Bulgaria - work permit

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

family name change Bulgaria

Is it a good idea for the non-Bulgarian wife to change her surname if she marries a Bulgarian citizen? In recent years, we have observed a clear trend of an increasing number of Bulgarian men marrying women from countries outside the European Union. Most often, these women are from theContinue Reading

Къде се кандидатства за виза Д?

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

Alexander Dobrinov explains how to obtain Bulgarian citizenship during a seminar in Vietnam

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

deadline appeal silent refusal

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

Trade Representative Office in Bulgaria - 2026 update

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

required accommodation for Bulgarian visa

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

обжалване отказ виза Д

How to appeal a visa D refusal Unfortunately, Bulgarian authorities are increasingly refusing to grant D visas. Visas for spouses of Bulgarian citizens are also being refused en masse. The huge number of refusals is also due to Bulgaria’s Schengen accession, due to which the Bulgarian authorities have probably madeContinue Reading