https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/ Guides on Bulgarian citizenship, residence permits, visas, required documents, interview questions and fees, newest first. en-gb Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/working-in-germany-with-a-bulgarian-passport/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/working-in-germany-with-a-bulgarian-passport/ 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. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/surname-change-after-marriage-bulgarian-records/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/surname-change-after-marriage-bulgarian-records/ 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. 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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:31:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/what-is-egn-bulgarian-personal-number/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/what-is-egn-bulgarian-personal-number/ 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. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-get-a-bulgarian-passport/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-get-a-bulgarian-passport/ How to get a Bulgarian passport after the citizenship decision: certificate, birth record and EGN, ID card and passport application, and address registration. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:23:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-application-refused/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-application-refused/ Why Bulgarian citizenship applications are refused and what to do next. The extra-document period for Irregular status and a checklist to avoid refusal. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:22:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-for-1989-emigrants/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-for-1989-emigrants/ 1989 emigrants do not file a new application. The process has 3 stages: birth certificate correction, Ministry of Justice inquiry, passport and ID card. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:21:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/family-reunification-for-children-bulgaria/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/family-reunification-for-children-bulgaria/ Family reunification for children in Bulgaria runs through a parent. If a parent is Bulgarian, birth registration is often better. Stepchildren and consent. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:21:00 GMT Family Reunification BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/name-equivalence-certificate-bulgaria/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/name-equivalence-certificate-bulgaria/ 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. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:21:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-marriage-certificate/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-marriage-certificate/ 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. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:20:00 GMT Birth and Marriage Registration BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-language-requirement-for-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-language-requirement-for-citizenship/ Citizenship through Bulgarian origin has no language test, residence or income rule; marriage and residence routes ask for Bulgarian. See which route needs what. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:20:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/right-to-work-with-family-residence-bulgaria/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/right-to-work-with-family-residence-bulgaria/ 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. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:11:00 GMT Family Reunification BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/certificate-of-bulgarian-origin/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/certificate-of-bulgarian-origin/ 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. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:11:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/registering-a-foreign-marriage-in-bulgaria/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/registering-a-foreign-marriage-in-bulgaria/ A marriage held abroad must be entered in the Bulgarian civil register. Documents, apostille, translation and steps for registering a foreign marriage. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:10:00 GMT Birth and Marriage Registration BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/civil-registry-extract-and-apostille-guide/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/civil-registry-extract-and-apostille-guide/ How to prepare the civil registry extract, apostille and sworn Bulgarian translation for a Bulgarian citizenship file, plus validity and common mistakes. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:10:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-residence-permit-renewal/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-residence-permit-renewal/ 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. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:05:00 GMT Family Reunification BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgaria-family-reunification-visa-documents/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgaria-family-reunification-visa-documents/ Bulgaria family reunification visa explained: type D visa, consulate document categories and the difference between spouses of citizens and residents. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:04:00 GMT Family Reunification BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/residence-permit-through-bulgarian-spouse/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/residence-permit-through-bulgarian-spouse/ Married to a Bulgarian citizen? Learn how a residence permit through a Bulgarian spouse works: documents, timeline and steps. Get a free document review. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:03:00 GMT Family Reunification BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgaria-permanent-residence/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgaria-permanent-residence/ Bulgaria permanent residence for family members of Bulgarian or EU citizens requires 5 years of continuous legal stay. See conditions, rights and next steps. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:01:00 GMT Family Reunification BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/does-a-child-born-in-bulgaria-get-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/does-a-child-born-in-bulgaria-get-citizenship/ Being born in Bulgaria does not give a child citizenship automatically. Learn how the descent rule works, the exceptions and the right way to secure citizenship. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:50:00 GMT Birth and Marriage Registration BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/representation-or-company-bulgaria-residence/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/representation-or-company-bulgaria-residence/ Representation or company for a Bulgarian residence permit? Compare staff requirement, turnover, tax and powers in one table and choose the route that suits you. 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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:40:00 GMT Birth and Marriage Registration BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/opening-a-commercial-representation-in-bulgaria/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/opening-a-commercial-representation-in-bulgaria/ How to open a commercial representation in Bulgaria: BCCI register entry, apostilled documents, BULSTAT, office lease and obligations after registration. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:40:00 GMT Residence Permit BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/type-d-visa-for-commercial-representatives/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/type-d-visa-for-commercial-representatives/ Type D visa for a commercial representative in Bulgaria: BCCI registration, parent company papers, housing and insurance. Steps from consulate to residence permit. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:40:00 GMT Residence Permit BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/birth-registration-bulgarian-citizenship-for-children/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/birth-registration-bulgarian-citizenship-for-children/ A child with a Bulgarian parent is a Bulgarian citizen from birth. Register the birth abroad, get an EGN and passport in about 2-3 months. Steps and documents. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT Birth and Marriage Registration BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/residence-permit-through-commercial-representation/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/residence-permit-through-commercial-representation/ Get a Bulgarian residence permit for up to 2 people through your company's commercial representation. 2025 law change, conditions, documents and steps. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT Residence Permit BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/stages-of-the-bulgarian-citizenship-application/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/stages-of-the-bulgarian-citizenship-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. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:20:43 GMT General BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/fees-and-payment-procedures-for-bulgarian-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/fees-and-payment-procedures-for-bulgarian-citizenship/ What do Bulgarian citizenship fees consist of? State fees, translation, apostille and consulting items explained. Get a free preliminary assessment. 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Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:18:11 GMT General BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/evaluation-process-and-timelines-for-bulgarian-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/evaluation-process-and-timelines-for-bulgarian-citizenship/ How long does Bulgarian citizenship take? In practice 1.5 to 3 years. See the stages, the time each takes and how to avoid delays in your application. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:02:16 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/rights-and-obligations-after-bulgarian-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/rights-and-obligations-after-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. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:57:25 GMT General BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-fill-in-the-bulgarian-citizenship-application-form/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-fill-in-the-bulgarian-citizenship-application-form/ Filling in the Bulgarian citizenship application form correctly and completely is critical. Tips on personal details, contact information, documents and common mistakes. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:54:18 GMT General BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/legal-requirements-for-bulgarian-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/legal-requirements-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. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:38:45 GMT General BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/romanian-citizenship-file-status-check-launched/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/romanian-citizenship-file-status-check-launched/ Track the status of your Romanian citizenship file online with the application article, file number and application year: free and open to every applicant. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 22:55:49 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-file-status-check-launched/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-file-status-check-launched/ Check the status of your Bulgarian citizenship file online with your file number and PIN code: a free, secure service open to every applicant. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 22:52:13 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-interview-questions/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-interview-questions/ What questions are asked at the Bulgarian citizenship interview? If you are planning to apply for Bulgarian citizenship, we recommend reading this guide. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:52:44 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgaria-joins-schengen-new-era-of-travel/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgaria-joins-schengen-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? Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:08:36 GMT General BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-passport-for-a-child/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-passport-for-a-child/ To get a Bulgarian passport for a child you first need birth registration and an EGN. See the steps, documents and common mistakes, then have your file checked. Sat, 07 May 2022 08:59:14 GMT Birth and Marriage Registration BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/what-is-the-bulgarian-type-d-visa/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/what-is-the-bulgarian-type-d-visa/ What is the Bulgarian type D visa? See who can apply (spouse, representative, work, study), the documents and the steps, and get your file checked by experts. Fri, 06 May 2022 16:08:01 GMT Residence Permit BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/requirements-for-bulgarian-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/requirements-for-bulgarian-citizenship/ Requirements for Bulgarian citizenship depend on the route. See the age, criminal record, language and income conditions for origin, marriage and residence. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:45:11 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-residence-permit-for-retirees/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/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. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:06:38 GMT General BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/advantages-of-bulgarian-dual-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/advantages-of-bulgarian-dual-citizenship/ What are the advantages of Bulgarian dual citizenship? The rights you gain as a Bulgarian citizen, the route through marriage and through grandparents. Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:55:31 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/documents-required-for-a-bulgarian-residence-permit/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/documents-required-for-a-bulgarian-residence-permit/ Documents required for a Bulgarian residence permit by route: family, commercial representation and company. With preparation order, apostille and translation. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:44:08 GMT Residence Permit BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/which-countries-can-bulgarian-citizens-travel-to/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/which-countries-can-bulgarian-citizens-travel-to/ As EU citizens, Bulgarians travel freely to every European Union country and visa-free to many others. Here is what Bulgarian citizenship means for travel. Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:20:55 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/citizenship-if-the-emigrant-parent-has-died/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/citizenship-if-the-emigrant-parent-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. Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:36:37 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/who-can-get-bulgarian-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/who-can-get-bulgarian-citizenship/ Who can get Bulgarian citizenship? Bulgarian descendants and Pomaks, emigrants of 1948-1950, 1969-1978 and 1989 onwards, spouses and long-term residents. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:05:15 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-get-a-bulgarian-residence-permit/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-get-a-bulgarian-residence-permit/ How to get a Bulgarian residence permit: family, commercial representation, company, work and study routes, the D visa and the steps. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:05:03 GMT Residence Permit BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/can-1951-bulgarian-emigrants-get-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/can-1951-bulgarian-emigrants-get-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. Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:01:34 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-restore-bulgarian-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-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. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:22:49 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-get-a-birth-certificate-from-bulgaria/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/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. Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:16:00 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-through-a-spouse/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-through-a-spouse/ Marrying a Bulgarian does not give citizenship automatically: first residence through your spouse, then naturalisation. Conditions, timing and documents. Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:51:14 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-through-a-father/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-through-a-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. Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:43:34 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-through-grandparents/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/bulgarian-citizenship-through-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. Sat, 21 Dec 2019 15:02:49 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-apply-for-bulgarian-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/how-to-apply-for-bulgarian-citizenship/ 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. Sat, 21 Dec 2019 12:19:26 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/can-bulgarian-emigrants-get-citizenship/ https://bulgaristanvatandas.com/en/can-bulgarian-emigrants-get-citizenship/ Emigrants from Bulgaria can apply for Bulgarian citizenship. The citizenship status check, the documents required and the short and long procedures explained. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:17:04 GMT Citizenship BulgaristanVatandas.com