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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General
Rights and Obligations After Applying for Bulgarian Citizenship
A guide to the rights and obligations that come with Bulgarian citizenship: residence and work, taxes, voting rights, passport and travel, social security and health.

General
How to Fill In the Bulgarian Citizenship Application Form: Tips
Filling in the Bulgarian citizenship application form correctly and completely is critical. Tips on personal details, contact information, documents and common mistakes.

General
Legal Requirements and Current Legislation for Bulgarian Citizenship
The documents and legal requirements for a Bulgarian citizenship application: identity and birth documents, residence and professional records, and what to watch out for.

Romanian Citizenship
Romanian Citizenship File Status Check Is Now Live!
Track the status of your Romanian citizenship file online with the application article, file number and application year: free and open to every applicant.

Citizenship
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.

Citizenship
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.

Visas
Bulgaria in Schengen: A New Era of Travel
Bulgaria fully joined the Schengen area: air and sea borders on 31 March 2024, land borders on 1 January 2025. What has changed for Bulgarian citizens?

Birth and Marriage Registration
Getting a Bulgarian Passport for a Child
To get a Bulgarian passport for a child you first need birth registration and an EGN. See the steps, documents and common mistakes, then have your file checked.

Visas
What Is the Bulgarian Type D Visa?
What is the Bulgarian type D visa? See who can apply (spouse, representative, work, study), the documents and the steps, and get your file checked by experts.