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
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
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
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
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
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