Residence Permit

What we can do
We will be glad to assist our clients to get a residence permit in Bulgaria.
The temporary residence permit (up to 1 year, subject to renewal) entitles its holder to enter and exit Bulgaria freely and to reside in the country for the permitted period.
Mostly used grounds for temporary residence
- Registration in the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of a trade representative office (TRO) of a foreign company who has been active at least 2 years before the date of application – proof of activity is needed (balance sheets);
- Pensioners – old age pension, disabilities pension, etc.
- Purchase of a property in Bulgaria for a price at least BGN 600,000 (EUR 306,775)
- Students – some of the preferred universities offering education in English are American University in Bulgaria (https://www.aubg.edu), Sofia University https://www.uni-sofia.bg/index.php/eng, Medical University (https://www.mu-sofia.bg/en/); Technical University (https://tu-sofia.bg/foreign-applications/site/index/page/spmas), etc.
Schengen visa
After obtaining a residence permit all foreigners can apply for a Schengen visa in any Schengen country embassy in Bulgaria.
State fees:
- Application for a residence permit – EUR 5
- Residence permit for 1 year – EUR 250
- ID card – EUR 24
Our Fees
- Permanent residence via:
- Trade Representative Office (including fees for registration of the TRO and obtaining certificates for registration) – EUR 1800 spouse one; EUR 1000 spouse two; EUR 500 per child
- Purchase of real estate – EUR 1800 spouse one; EUR 100 spouse two; EUR 500 per child
- Pensioners – EUR 1400 spouse one; EUR 800 spouse two
- Students – EUR 900
Our fees don’t include translation and legalistaion, insurance, accommodation, real estate agent’s fees, state fees
Contact Us
First stage
Obtaining a long-term (Type D) visa. The following documents must be filed to the Bulgarian embassy or consulate or visa center in the respective country of residence:
- application;
- passport valid at least 3 months after the planned date for departure from Bulgaria;
- photo;
- medical insurance for with least EUR 30,000 coverage;
- proof of the aim of travel (e.g. certificates for the registration of a Trade Representative Office, notary deed for purchase of a property, pension certificate, confirmation from the university that the person is enrolled as a full-time student);
- proof that the applicant has sufficient funds to cover living and travel costs – a copy of credit cards, bank certificate for a deposit of at least 300 Euro per month for the period of stay, etc. ;
- proof of accommodation (rental agreement/ ownership deed)
- other relevant documents.
Second stage
Filing of the application for issuance of the temporary residence permit
The applicant must submit personally the following documents to Migration Directorate in Bulgaria:
- application;
- copy of the applicant’s passport;
- medical insurance for with least EUR 30,000 coverage;
- proof of accommodation – as above;
- proof of enough funds for a living – as above.;
- clear criminal record certificate legalised and translated;
AND
- certificate about the registered TRO issued by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry not later than 1 month before the date of the application and a certificate of BULSTAT (statistical number); OR
- legalized and translated documents certifying that the applicant is a pensioner; OR
- copy of notary deeds; OR
- confirmation from the university that the person is enrolled as a full-time student