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Guides on the Bulgarian citizenship application, required documents, the interview process, fees and your rights after applying.

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Steps of the Bulgarian citizenship process that can be done online

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Can You Apply for Bulgarian Citizenship Online?

Can you apply for Bulgarian citizenship online? Which steps are online and which in person: origin certificate, file tracking and the application itself.15 October 2026 · 4 min read

Power of attorney for Bulgarian citizenship procedures

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Bulgarian Citizenship by Power of Attorney: How to Prepare It

Which Bulgarian citizenship steps can be done by power of attorney? The powers it needs, notary, apostille and Bulgarian translation steps.14 October 2026 · 4 min read

Example autobiography for a Bulgarian citizenship application

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How to Write the Autobiography for Bulgarian Citizenship (with an Example)

What should the autobiography for a Bulgarian citizenship application include? A section-by-section guide, a sample text and consistency tips.13 October 2026 · 4 min read

The EGN, Bulgaria's 10-digit personal number

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What Is the EGN? Bulgarian Personal Number Explained

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.2 October 2026 · 5 min read

Bulgarian citizenship through your mother

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Bulgarian Citizenship Through Your Mother: Maiden Name and Documents

If your mother is of Bulgarian origin you may qualify for citizenship. Maiden name, mother's citizenship date and documents explained. Get a free review.1 October 2026 · 5 min read

Steps to get a Bulgarian passport after the citizenship decision

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How to Get a Bulgarian Passport After Citizenship: Step by Step

How to get a Bulgarian passport after the citizenship decision: certificate, birth record and EGN, ID card and passport application, and address registration.30 September 2026 · 6 min read

Refused Bulgarian citizenship application and reapplication

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Bulgarian Citizenship Application Refused: What to Do Next

Why Bulgarian citizenship applications are refused and what to do next. The extra-document period for Irregular status and a checklist to avoid refusal.29 September 2026 · 6 min read

Bulgarian citizenship for people who emigrated in 1989

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Bulgarian Citizenship for 1989 Emigrants: Passport and ID in 3 Stages

1989 emigrants do not file a new application. The process has 3 stages: birth certificate correction, Ministry of Justice inquiry, passport and ID card.28 September 2026 · 7 min read

Name equivalence certificate for Bulgarian records

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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.27 September 2026 · 5 min read