Everything about Bulgarian citizenship

Our latest articles answer the questions we hear every day: who can apply, which documents are needed, how long it takes and what it costs.

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Residence permit in Bulgaria through commercial representation

Residence Permit

Residence Permit Through Commercial Representation in Bulgaria (2026)

Get a Bulgarian residence permit for up to 2 people through your company's commercial representation. 2025 law change, conditions, documents and steps.11 September 2026 · 5 min read

Citizenship of a child born in Bulgaria

Birth and Marriage Registration

Does a Child Born in Bulgaria Get Bulgarian Citizenship?

Being born in Bulgaria does not give a child citizenship automatically. Learn how the descent rule works, the exceptions and the right way to secure citizenship.10 September 2026 · 6 min read

Bulgarian citizenship for adult children

Birth and Marriage Registration

Bulgarian Citizenship for Adult Children: Which Route Applies?

Adult children of a Bulgarian parent can get citizenship by birth registration or on the basis of Bulgarian origin. Find out which route fits your family.9 September 2026 · 6 min read

Birth registration and Bulgarian citizenship for a child

Birth and Marriage Registration

Bulgarian Citizenship for Your Child: Birth Registration in 2-3 Months

A child with a Bulgarian parent is a Bulgarian citizen from birth. Register the birth abroad, get an EGN and passport in about 2-3 months. Steps and documents.8 September 2026 · 8 min read

Stages of the Bulgarian Citizenship Interview and Application

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Stages of the Bulgarian Citizenship Interview and Application

Every status of a Bulgarian citizenship file explained, from submission to the citizenship decree: what each message means, how long it lasts and what comes next.15 October 2025 · 6 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 Most Important Points to Watch in a Bulgarian Citizenship Application

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The Most Important Points to Watch in a Bulgarian Citizenship Application

What to do before applying for Bulgarian citizenship, how to prepare your documents, the most common mistakes and smart strategies to speed up your file.13 October 2025 · 6 min read

Required Documents for Bulgarian Citizenship and What to Watch During the Application

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Required Documents for Bulgarian Citizenship and What to Watch During the Application

The documents required for a Bulgarian citizenship application, the critical points of the process, the most common mistakes and how to speed up your file.13 October 2025 · 5 min read

The Evaluation Process and Expected Timelines for a Bulgarian Citizenship Application

Citizenship

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