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Guides on the Bulgarian citizenship application, required documents, the interview process, fees and your rights after applying.

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Citizenship if the emigrant has died

Citizenship

Can I Become a Citizen if the Person Who Emigrated From Bulgaria Has Died?

The children and spouse of someone who emigrated from Bulgaria to Turkey may be entitled to Bulgarian citizenship even after that person's death. The criteria explained.12 June 2020 · 3 min read

Who can get Bulgarian citizenship

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Who Can Get Bulgarian Citizenship? Eligible Groups Explained

Who can get Bulgarian citizenship? Bulgarian descendants and Pomaks, emigrants of 1948-1950, 1969-1978 and 1989 onwards, spouses and long-term residents.15 April 2020 · 6 min read

Citizenship for 1951 Bulgarian emigrants

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Can 1951 Bulgarian Emigrants Obtain Citizenship?

People who emigrated from Bulgaria in 1951 and their descendants may be able to recover Bulgarian citizenship. The conditions, the documents and the status check.15 March 2020 · 2 min read

Restoring Bulgarian citizenship

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How Do You Restore Bulgarian Citizenship?

Emigrants born in Bulgaria can restore their Bulgarian citizenship. Here are the criteria, the documents required and the questions most often asked.21 January 2020 · 2 min read

How to Get a Birth Certificate From Bulgaria

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How to Get a Birth Certificate From Bulgaria

How to get a birth certificate from Bulgaria: for people born there and for children born abroad. Steps, documents, apostille and timing explained.7 January 2020 · 6 min read

Bulgarian citizenship through a spouse

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Can I Get Bulgarian Citizenship Through My Spouse?

Marrying a Bulgarian does not give citizenship automatically: first residence through your spouse, then naturalisation. Conditions, timing and documents.2 January 2020 · 5 min read

Bulgarian citizenship through a father

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Can I Get Bulgarian Citizenship Through My Father?

If your father was a Bulgarian citizen, you may already be one. Birth registration or application, required documents and the 1.5-3 year timeline explained.2 January 2020 · 5 min read

Bulgarian citizenship through grandparents

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Can I Get Bulgarian Citizenship Through My Grandparents?

If your grandparent was Bulgarian, you can apply as a grandchild. No Bulgarian language requirement; the family line, documents and 1.5-3 year timeline.21 December 2019 · 5 min read

How to apply for Bulgarian citizenship

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How to Apply for Bulgarian Citizenship: Step-by-Step Guide

How to apply for Bulgarian citizenship: choose your route, prepare documents, file with the Ministry of Justice in Sofia or a consulate and track your file.21 December 2019 · 5 min read