Free village and ancestry search
Find your ancestral village
Type the village's old Turkish name; we'll find its current name and location, then check your citizenship eligibility for free.
Type the village's old Turkish name or its current name.
Can't find the village?
Tell us the name you know and we'll search the Bulgarian archives. The preliminary assessment is free.
Eligible for Bulgarian citizenship
How it works
From village to passport, step by step
Finding your ancestors' village is the first step. We handle the rest with you, without the hassle.
Step 1
Find the village
Type the old Turkish name your grandparents used. See its current name, province and location on the map.
Step 2
Tell us about your family
Select the relative who emigrated and the documents you have. It takes about 2 minutes; uploading documents is optional.
Step 3
Free preliminary assessment
Our consultant gets back to you the same business day and explains your eligibility and the next steps.
Step 4
We prepare your file
From obtaining the documents to following up on the application, one team handles your file.
Who can apply?
Your family's year of emigration matters
If one of your ancestors emigrated from Bulgaria, you may be eligible for citizenship. We clarify your situation together in the preliminary assessment.
1948–1950 emigrants
Those who emigrated in these years can apply together with their children and grandchildren.
1969–1978 emigrants
Those who emigrated in these years can also apply with their children and grandchildren.
Emigrants from 1989 onwards
No new application is needed: the birth certificate is corrected, citizenship is confirmed with Sofia, then the passport is issued.
Pomaks and people of Bulgarian origin
They can apply by origin, regardless of when they emigrated.
Families who traced their roots with us
We are a family of Bulgarian emigrants through our grandparents, and we had been trying to obtain Bulgarian citizenship for many years. Our dream has finally come true. As a family, we thank Bulgaristanvatandas.com for this service, which allowed us to become Bulgarian citizens and obtain a European Union passport. With their professional team and friendly service, they kept us accurately informed at every step. Thank you again for everything.
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Yusuf SezginIstanbulFrequently asked questions
If your question isn't answered here, you can ask our consultant during the preliminary assessment.
I only know the village's old Turkish name. Is that enough?
Yes. The search works with old Turkish names, current names and Bulgarian spellings, and also finds similar spellings. If you can't find it, choose “Search the archives” and we'll research the records.
Is the preliminary assessment free?
Yes, the preliminary assessment is free. Our consultant explains your eligibility, the documents required and the next steps; whether to proceed is up to you.
My grandfather or grandmother has passed away. Can I still apply?
Even if your ancestor has passed away, we can review your eligibility through their records. If you know the date of death, just add it to the form.
Which documents are required?
Usually a full Turkish civil registry record, an immigrant certificate or settlement record, and documents showing the family link are requested. If you have none of them, don't worry; we'll work out together which ones are needed and where to get them.
Who will see my information?
The information on the form is seen only by our consultant and used only for the preliminary assessment. Details are in our Privacy Policy.
Don't know the village name?
Tell us what you know and we'll research the rest in the archives. The preliminary assessment is free.