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Up-to-date information, guides and announcements on Bulgarian citizenship, residence permits, visas and official procedures.

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Stages of the Bulgarian Citizenship Interview and Application

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Stages of the Bulgarian Citizenship Interview and Application

Every status of a Bulgarian citizenship file explained, from submission to the citizenship decree: what each message means, how long it lasts and what comes next.15 October 2025 · 6 min read

The Most Important Points to Watch in a Bulgarian Citizenship Application

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The Most Important Points to Watch in a Bulgarian Citizenship Application

What to do before applying for Bulgarian citizenship, how to prepare your documents, the most common mistakes and smart strategies to speed up your file.13 October 2025 · 6 min read

Required Documents for Bulgarian Citizenship and What to Watch During the Application

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Required Documents for Bulgarian Citizenship and What to Watch During the Application

The documents required for a Bulgarian citizenship application, the critical points of the process, the most common mistakes and how to speed up your file.13 October 2025 · 5 min read

Rights and Obligations After Applying for Bulgarian Citizenship

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Rights and Obligations After Applying for Bulgarian Citizenship

A guide to the rights and obligations that come with Bulgarian citizenship: residence and work, taxes, voting rights, passport and travel, social security and health.13 October 2025 · 3 min read

How to Fill In the Bulgarian Citizenship Application Form: Tips

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How to Fill In the Bulgarian Citizenship Application Form: Tips

Filling in the Bulgarian citizenship application form correctly and completely is critical. Tips on personal details, contact information, documents and common mistakes.13 October 2025 · 4 min read

Legal requirements for Bulgarian citizenship

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Legal Requirements and Current Legislation for Bulgarian Citizenship

The documents and legal requirements for a Bulgarian citizenship application: identity and birth documents, residence and professional records, and what to watch out for.13 October 2025 · 3 min read

Bulgaria in Schengen: A New Era of Travel

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Bulgaria in Schengen: A New Era of Travel

Bulgaria fully joined the Schengen area: air and sea borders on 31 March 2024, land borders on 1 January 2025. What has changed for Bulgarian citizens?3 January 2024 · 1 min read

Bulgarian residence permit for retirees

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What Is the Bulgarian Residence Permit for Retirees?

The Bulgarian residence permit for retirees lets pensioners live in Bulgaria for as long as they wish. Conditions, the D visa and the route to citizenship.27 April 2022 · 2 min read