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.

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Restoring Bulgarian citizenship

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Restoring Bulgarian Citizenship: Who and How?

Can Bulgarian citizenship be restored? Routes for people who never lost it, those who lost it and grandchildren, the first step of the inquiry and required documents.21 January 2020 · 5 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

Can Bulgarian emigrants get citizenship

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Can Bulgarian Emigrants Obtain Citizenship?

Emigrants from Bulgaria can apply for Bulgarian citizenship. The citizenship status check, the documents required and the short and long procedures explained.19 December 2019 · 2 min read