Everything about Bulgarian citizenship
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Citizenship
Name Equivalence Certificate in Bulgaria: What It Is and When You Need It
A name equivalence certificate shows that different spellings in your home and Bulgarian records belong to one person. Reasons and process. Get a free review.
Birth and Marriage Registration
Bulgarian Marriage Certificate: How to Get It and Where It Is Used
How to obtain a Bulgarian marriage certificate or extract after your marriage is registered, where it is used, and what to do if it is lost.
Citizenship
Bulgarian Language Requirement for Citizenship: Is It Needed?
Citizenship through Bulgarian origin has no language test, residence or income rule; marriage and residence routes ask for Bulgarian. See which route needs what.
Family Reunification
Right to Work with Family Residence in Bulgaria: No Separate Work Permit
Family members of a Bulgarian or EU citizen with a residence card can work in Bulgaria without a separate work permit. Learn the insurance, tax and ЛНЧ steps.
Citizenship
Certificate of Bulgarian Origin: What It Is and How to Get It
What is a certificate of Bulgarian origin, who needs it and how to apply? Documents, 14-day decision time and common mistakes. Get a free document review.
Birth and Marriage Registration
Registering a Foreign Marriage in Bulgaria: How the Marriage Notification Works
A marriage held abroad must be entered in the Bulgarian civil register. Documents, apostille, translation and steps for registering a foreign marriage.
Citizenship
Civil Registry Extract and Apostille for Bulgarian Citizenship
How to prepare the civil registry extract, apostille and sworn Bulgarian translation for a Bulgarian citizenship file, plus validity and common mistakes.
Family Reunification
Bulgarian Residence Permit Renewal: Deadline, Documents, Steps
Bulgarian residence permit renewal: apply at least 14 days before expiry. Decision time, documents by permit type and risks of delay. Get a free file review.
Family Reunification
Bulgaria Family Reunification Visa: Type D Visa and Documents
Bulgaria family reunification visa explained: type D visa, consulate document categories and the difference between spouses of citizens and residents.