Persons with Bulgarian roots can apply for citizenship under the accelerated program without long-term residence in Bulgaria and without financial investments. The new passport entitles to free movement, employment and residence in any country of the European Union.
By obtaining a Bulgarian passport, you automatically become a citizen of the European Union, which opens you a wide range of opportunities: free access to the labor market, educational institutions, health care system and banking services in all EU countries.
With a Bulgarian passport you become a citizen of the European Union with all the associated rights and freedoms.
Visa-free access to more than 160 countries, including Canada, Japan, Israel and all Schengen states.
Ability to legally live, work and start a business in any country of the European Union.
The right to health care in the health care system of all EU countries, including public insurance.
Study in EU universities on equal terms with local students - free of charge, with benefits or grants.
The procedure is simplified for those with Bulgarian origin - no investment or prior residence in the country is required.
To participate in the simplified citizenship program, you must meet the established requirements that determine the applicant’s right to submit documents and undergo the procedure.
Only a person who has reached the age of majority established by law can be an applicant. For children, the procedure is only allowed together with their parents or upon parents` official application.
The candidate must not have a criminal record or open criminal cases – this is an important indicator of trustworthiness in obtaining citizenship.
The applicant must publicly declare his/her loyalty to the state and commitment to its legal norms. This act is an integral part of the citizenship application process.
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Formalizing citizenship by descent involves several steps, each of which requires precision and legal literacy. Professional support at all stages significantly increases the chances of success.
At this stage, the documents you have indicating your Bulgarian roots are analyzed. The lawyers carefully check their compliance with the program requirements. If something is missing, the specialists help you determine what additional materials you need to find. Even if you are not sure that you have Bulgarian origins, it is worthwhile to undergo a free check. Practice shows: more than half of the clients were not aware of their Bulgarian background before applying. A search can open the way to citizenship.
Specialists accompany the whole process of dossier formation: from the authentication of documents to their translation and legalization in accordance with the current norms of the Bulgarian legislation. If any ancestral evidence is missing, the team of lawyers independently initiates inquiries to the state archives. At the final stage, the dossier undergoes a thorough legal examination, which guarantees its full compliance with the established requirements and minimizes the risk of rejection.
The collected dossier is submitted to the Bulgarian Ministry of Justice in Sofia by a lawyer with a power of attorney. The time period for consideration of the file is from 6 to 14 months. If the decision is positive, a decree is issued by the Bulgarian President and the applicant is officially granted citizenship.
At this stage, Bulgarian internal and foreign passports are issued. This is done both in the territorial offices of the Ministry of Interior of Bulgaria and through consulates abroad. The processing time is up to 30 days when submitted in Bulgaria and up to 45 days through a consulate. Urgent issuance is possible – within 8 working hours.
At the first meeting the lawyer analyzes your documents, discusses your goals and selects the best option for EU citizenship.
The specialist independently collects the necessary certificates, organizes their translation and notarization in accordance with legal requirements.
The lawyer by power of attorney submits your documents to the state authorities of the EU country, ensuring the correct execution of the dossier.
We control the review process, notify you of a positive decision and accompany you during the final citizenship procedure.
Once you become a citizen, you will be issued a national ID card, passport and other European documents.
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The descendants of Bulgarians up to and including the third degree – children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren – can apply.
No, Bulgaria recognizes dual citizenship, so you can keep your current passport.
It is a mandatory requirement for naturalization, but if you obtain citizenship under the simplified procedure, language skills are not checked.
The procedure can take from 6 to 14 months depending on the workload of the authorities. The final decision is made by the President of Bulgaria.
No, when applying on the basis of origin (repatriation) you do not need to reside in the country permanently. You are not obliged to live in Bulgaria when you receive your passport – you can stay in your home country or move to another EU state.
With a Bulgarian passport you become an EU citizen, you can travel visa-free to more than 160 countries. You also get the right to legally live, work, study and open a business in any country of the European Union.
Contact a lawyer to find out which EU passport option will be suitable for you.
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