Everything about Bulgarian citizenship
Our latest articles answer the questions we hear every day: who can apply, which documents are needed, how long it takes and what it costs.
58 posts
Citizenship
Working in Germany with a Bulgarian Passport: 2026 Guide
With a Bulgarian passport you can work in Germany without a visa or work permit. Address registration, tax ID, insurance, family and ways to get the passport.
Birth and Marriage Registration
Surname Change After Marriage in Bulgarian Records: Name, Spelling and ID Update
How a surname taken at marriage is entered in Bulgarian records, why spellings differ, when a name equivalence certificate helps, and how to return to a former name.
Birth and Marriage Registration
Recognition of a Foreign Divorce in Bulgaria: How a Court Decision from Türkiye or Elsewhere Is Recorded
Recognition of a foreign divorce in Bulgaria: a non-EU court decision is recognised directly by the registrar. Required documents, steps and what to do if refused.
Citizenship
Bulgarian Citizenship Through Your Mother: Maiden Name and Documents
If your mother is of Bulgarian origin you may qualify for citizenship. Maiden name, mother's citizenship date and documents explained. Get a free review.
Citizenship
What Is the EGN? Bulgarian Personal Number Explained
The EGN is Bulgaria's 10-digit personal number. See how it is issued, where it is used, how it differs from the LNCh and how to find yours. Read the guide.
Citizenship
How to Get a Bulgarian Passport After Citizenship: Step by Step
How to get a Bulgarian passport after the citizenship decision: certificate, birth record and EGN, ID card and passport application, and address registration.
Citizenship
Bulgarian Citizenship Application Refused: What to Do Next
Why Bulgarian citizenship applications are refused and what to do next. The extra-document period for Irregular status and a checklist to avoid refusal.
Citizenship
Bulgarian Citizenship for 1989 Emigrants: Passport and ID in 3 Stages
1989 emigrants do not file a new application. The process has 3 stages: birth certificate correction, Ministry of Justice inquiry, passport and ID card.
Family Reunification
Family Reunification for Children in Bulgaria: Residence or a Better Route
Family reunification for children in Bulgaria runs through a parent. If a parent is Bulgarian, birth registration is often better. Stepchildren and consent.