Obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria

Ukrainians in Bulgaria are treated favorably, so obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria is quite simple. It gives you the opportunity to study, work, do business and invite guests, as well as to vacation without visas in Cyprus or Croatia. You will get a new, more comfortable, European standard of living in a country with relatively low prices and a mild, pleasant climate. The sea is always close by!

Reasons to obtain a residence permit in Bulgaria

Bulgaria offers a residence permit to a large number of applicants. If there are grounds, refusals are very rare.

You can get a residence permit if you:

• studying at a university (having a degree, you cannot obtain Bulgarian citizenship on this basis alone, maximum residence permit and then subject to further employment in certain positions);
• you are employed, and the employer must prove that he needs a foreigner and confirm your qualifications;
• are undergoing medical treatment in Bulgaria for a long time;
• married to a Bulgarian citizen (if you want to obtain Bulgarian citizenship, your marriage must be at least 3 years old);
• a large investor (but you will not be able to obtain Bulgarian citizenship in this way: This possibility was canceled in 2022);
• a wealthy pensioner;
• have special services to the people of Bulgaria in sports, science, technology or culture;
• are engaged in journalistic activities;
• have Bulgarian roots (you can obtain citizenship in 2 years).

A residence permit does not differ from citizenship in any way, except for the ability to vote and be elected, as well as to hold responsible government positions. You will be able to be treated in the best clinics in Bulgaria, give your children higher education, and live in a safe country with a low crime rate.

All basic human rights are strictly observed here:

• right to life
• to work
• to education
• to medical care
• to housing;
• social assistance.

All you have to do is comply with the law and pay taxes to the state. After acquiring citizenship, military duty arises (not for everyone).

Prices for many categories of goods in Bulgaria are much lower than in Western Europe.

The Bulgarian language belongs to the group of Slavic languages, it is easy to learn, and has the Cyrillic alphabet. Russian is understood very well in this country. You will not have any problems with establishing connections, communication, or finding a job.

There are plenty of things to see, places to go, and ways to relax in the country. You can bring your friends to Bulgaria to stay with you. Not to mention that you can travel to neighboring countries without visas.

How to bring relatives to Bulgaria? Family reunification program for residence permit

You can also take advantage of the family reunification program and bring your husband, brother, sister to Bulgaria. All you need to do is provide documents confirming kinship and the possibility of being a sponsor. In addition, you need to show documents for housing for the person you want to reunite with. This can be a lease agreement.

Admission to a university. Obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria for foreign students

Bulgaria grants residence permits to students of secondary specialized (college) and higher education institutions. Programs are available in both the state Bulgarian and English languages. Among the popular areas of study:

• Technical
• medical;
• philology
• art
• architecture;
• psychology;
• business management and many others.

Famous universities of the country:

• Sofia Univ;
• Technical University;
• American University in Bulgaria;
• Burgas Free University and others.

If you wish, you can enter not only a university but also a college. Foreigners study for a fee. The conditions are good and the quality of education is high. Diplomas of colleges and universities are recognized throughout the European Union. After obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria, you will be able to move throughout the Schengen area and travel extensively.

How can a student get a residence permit in Bulgaria? In this case, you need a decision from the Ministry of Education of Bulgaria. The following package of documents is submitted together with the permit from the Ministry of Education

• visa application form;
• 2 photos;
• medical insurance;
• a receipt of the balance of money in a Bulgarian bank account;
• Certificate of no criminal record;
• documents confirming the availability of housing.

Sometimes other papers are required on an individual basis, so it is better to contact RegService consultants to find out what is required in your case. They will give a conclusion after examining all the circumstances.

How to get a residence permit in Bulgaria if you do not fall into any of the categories?

We can always offer several options for how to obtain a residence permit, Bulgaria is one of the EU countries where it is relatively easy to do so.

Residence permit (Bulgaria) for investment

A residence permit in Bulgaria can be obtained by those who make a large contribution to its economy. They will create jobs and develop the most important industries for the country.

By the way, it is worth paying attention to the following fact: Bulgaria's tax policy is quite flexible. There is no bureaucracy and minimal reporting. Anyone can manage its filing. And if you have any questions, you can always contact a specialized company for clarification. For example, Regservice.

You can either start a business yourself from scratch (preferable for those who have previously dealt with companies in Europe) or buy a ready-made company with a full package of documents and all rights.

The field of activity can be any. Bulgaria has developed:

• agriculture
• tourism;
• Hospitality industry.

We will help you to obtain a residence permit in Bulgaria in the shortest possible time. At the same time, we act only by legal methods. In fact, our specialists only help you and accompany the procedure. However, the probability that you will get a residence permit is very high.

If you are mobile and want to travel without visas to South Korea and New Zealand, which Bulgaria has signed agreements on, you are welcome to this country! Its standard of living is improving every year. More and more tourists are coming, and they are offered the best service. You can relax and improve your health here. You will have many opportunities for business development in the country.

A residence permit does not oblige you to stay in Bulgaria permanently. Labor migration is approved here.

What about buying real estate in Bulgaria? Will it be possible to apply for citizenship in this case?

Even buying real estate for a large sum will not give you this right. In order to obtain Bulgarian citizenship, you, like everyone else who has a residence permit, will go through a long way of naturalization. The procedure will not be quick if you do not have Bulgarian roots.

For how long is a residence permit usually issued in Bulgaria?

With a residence permit, you can stay in the country for a year, but you need to renew it every year. This is done 5 times, after which permanent residence is issued.

Please note that you can only stay in another country for six months a year with a residence permit. If you leave for a longer period, the document will be canceled. Therefore, you should not leave the country for too long. You will be able to work in neighboring countries only temporarily. You will also have the opportunity to stay in Ukraine for six months a year (if you wish).

Most often, refusals occur when an incomplete package of documents is submitted and when there is a proven threat to national security on the part of the person applying for a residence permit. Ethnic Bulgarians have the best chance of obtaining Bulgarian citizenship quickly. However, they also have to wait at least 2-3 years for a decision.

A residence permit will be a good option, no one will infringe on your rights. Life in Bulgaria is very comfortable for Ukrainians, favorable in terms of employment and business.

Is this the first time you have thought about obtaining a residence permit in an EU country? Does it seem that everything is too complicated, you need to collect a lot of papers? Contact the RegService company to clarify the details of obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria and receive comprehensive assistance.

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