Everything about Bulgarian citizenship
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Citizenship
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.
Citizenship
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.
Citizenship
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.
Study and Life in Germany
Working in Germany with a Bulgarian Passport: 2026 Guide
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.
Birth and Marriage Registration
Surname Change After Marriage in Bulgarian Records: Name, Spelling and ID Update
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.
Birth and Marriage Registration
Recognition of a Foreign Divorce in Bulgaria: How a Court Decision from Türkiye or Elsewhere Is Recorded
Recognition of a foreign divorce in Bulgaria: a non-EU court decision is recognised directly by the registrar. Required documents, steps and what to do if refused.
Citizenship
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.
Citizenship
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.
Citizenship
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.