This document summarizes immigration procedures and residence permits for relocating to Bulgaria. It outlines that EU citizens do not require visas while non-EU citizens need visas and temporary residence permits. Temporary residence can be granted for purposes like students, business, work or being related to a Bulgarian resident. Temporary permits last 6-12 months. Permanent residency can be acquired after 5 years with a temporary card. Investment is also an immigration path, such as the Start-Up Visa Program. Sofia is a popular city for expats. The lawyers can assist with relocation services to Bulgaria.

1. RELOCATION TO
BULGARIA
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2. Moving to Bulgaria implies separate
procedures for EU citizens (who do not need
visas) and non-EU citizens who require visas
and temporary residence permits.
IMMIGRATION
PROCEDURES

3. TYPE OF RESIDENCE
PERMITS
temporary residence cards;
permanent residence cards.
Here are the main types of Bulgarian
residence permits:

4. students;
businesspersons/investors;
workers;
relatives of Bulgarian residents/citizens.
Temporary residency can be granted to:
OBTAINING TEMPORARY
RESIDENCY IN BULGARIA

5. VALIDITY OF
RESIDENCE PERMITS
The validity of a temporary
residence permit for Bulgaria is
6 or 12 months depending on
the reason for immigration to
Bulgaria.

6. Permanent residency in Bulgaria can be
acquired after living here for 5 years
based on a temporary residence card.
BULGARIAN PERMANENT
RESIDENCE

7. BULGARIAN IMMIGRATION
BY INVESTMENT
Investment is one of the ways
through which foreigners can move
to Bulgaria.
One of the most appealing
schemes is the Start-Up Visa
Program.

8. If you want to immigrate to Bulgaria,
Sofia is one of the most prolific places
for expats to live in.
Our lawyers can help you relocate there.
IMMIGRATION TO SOFIA

9. IMMIGRATION
SERVICES IN BULGARIA
If you want to relocate to Bulgaria,
do not hesitate to contact us.
Our immigration specialists are at
your disposal with numerous
services.

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