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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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Bulgarian language requirement for Bulgarian citizenship

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Bulgarian Language Requirement for Citizenship: Is It Needed?

Citizenship through Bulgarian origin has no language test, residence or income rule; marriage and residence routes ask for Bulgarian. See which route needs what.25 September 2026 · 5 min read

Civil registry extract, apostille and sworn Bulgarian translation

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Civil Registry Extract and Apostille for Bulgarian Citizenship

How to prepare the civil registry extract, apostille and sworn Bulgarian translation for a Bulgarian citizenship file, plus validity and common mistakes.23 September 2026 · 5 min read

Applying for a certificate of Bulgarian origin

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Certificate of Bulgarian Origin: What It Is and How to Get It

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.21 September 2026 · 5 min read

Fees and Payment Procedures for Bulgarian Citizenship

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Bulgarian Citizenship Fees: Cost Items and Payment Procedure

What do Bulgarian citizenship fees consist of? State fees, translation, apostille and consulting items explained. Get a free preliminary assessment.14 October 2025 · 6 min read

The Evaluation Process and Expected Timelines for a Bulgarian Citizenship Application

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How Long Does Bulgarian Citizenship Take? Evaluation Process and Timelines

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.13 October 2025 · 5 min read

Bulgarian citizenship file status check

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Bulgarian Citizenship File Status Check Is Now Live!

Check the status of your Bulgarian citizenship file online with your file number and PIN code: a free, secure service open to every applicant.5 October 2025 · 3 min read

Bulgarian citizenship interview questions

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Questions Asked at the Bulgarian Citizenship Interview

What questions are asked at the Bulgarian citizenship interview? If you are planning to apply for Bulgarian citizenship, we recommend reading this guide.20 June 2024 · 4 min read

Requirements for Bulgarian citizenship

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Requirements for Bulgarian Citizenship: Legal Conditions by Route

Requirements for Bulgarian citizenship depend on the route. See the age, criminal record, language and income conditions for origin, marriage and residence.28 April 2022 · 6 min read

Advantages of Bulgarian dual citizenship

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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.24 April 2022 · 4 min read