Government programs for obtaining Bulgarian citizenship. The best options without mandatory residence.
A Bulgarian passport gives you full access to EU opportunities — education, business, and free movement around the world.
Bulgarian citizenship can be obtained by persons of Bulgarian origin, as well as foreigners who reside in the country legally and meet the requirements for naturalization. One of the fastest and most accessible ways is repatriation based on confirmation of Bulgarian roots. This option does not require mandatory residence in Bulgaria and allows you to obtain a European Union passport through a simplified procedure.
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The process of obtaining Bulgarian citizenship is carried out in accordance with the procedures established by law. Our team provides full support and helps you go through all the stages without errors or delays.
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We have compiled answers to the most common questions related to obtaining citizenship of the Republic of Bulgaria. If necessary, our specialists will conduct an individual consultation and help you determine the best way to obtain a passport.
No, a language exam is not required to obtain citizenship by descent (repatriation). However, for naturalization, knowledge of the Bulgarian language must be confirmed at a basic level, usually during a personal interview.
If the documents are completed correctly and reliably confirm Bulgarian origin, the likelihood of a positive decision is extremely high. We conduct a preliminary legal review to eliminate errors and increase the chances of a citizenship decree being issued.
The main documents include a passport, birth and marriage certificates, archival records confirming Bulgarian roots, as well as notarized translations. We help prepare, complete, and, if necessary, request archival data from Bulgarian government agencies.
Yes, the applicant's children receive Bulgarian citizenship along with their parent. The procedure is simplified and does not require separate lengthy consideration.
Most of the process is done remotely, from document verification to application submission. However, a short visit to Bulgaria is required to complete the application and receive personal documents (passport, ID card).
No, Bulgaria allows multiple citizenship, including with most countries in Europe and North America. Applicants are not required to renounce their current passport.
Yes, Bulgarian citizens have the right to freely start and run a business both within the country and within the European Union. Bulgaria offers one of the lowest tax rates in the EU — 10% corporate and income tax.
Yes, theoretically this is possible, but the process involves many legal nuances, document requirements, and translations. Therefore, most applicants prefer to work with lawyers to avoid mistakes and speed up the consideration of their case.
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