Legal residence permit in Bulgaria

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Bulgaria is a state in southeastern Europe that attracts foreigners not only by the possibility of vacation, temporary residence. Many Ukrainians, citizens of other former Soviet republics seek to live in the country permanently, to work, to do business. For this purpose it is necessary to obtain a residence permit.

Bulgarian authorities are loyal to foreign citizens who want to formalize the status of a resident. It is only necessary to comply with the requirements of national laws, to go through the procedure for registration of residence permit in Bulgaria.

To begin the procedure of emigration from Ukraine, to obtain a long-term residence permit in the Balkan state, it is necessary to determine the basis, to obtain a visa D in the diplomatic mission, to prepare a package of documents for the migration service. Simplify the procedure, protect yourself from refusal to issue a residence permit can be, seeking help from the lawyers of Legal Solutions.

Types of residence permits in Bulgaria

Foreigners are issued a residence permit in the country of three types:

• Residence permit, valid for up to 1 year.
• Long-term residence permit - a long-term permit to stay on the territory of the state for up to 5 years with the possibility of extension.
• CoML - permanent residence permit.

A residence permit gives foreign citizens the opportunity to:

• permanently reside in the country within the allotted period;
• to study in a Bulgarian school, university;
• after 5 years to obtain the right to move to Bulgaria for permanent residence;
• Apply for citizenship;
• engage in labor activity, receive social guarantees;
• receive a personal number of a foreigner.

Grounds for obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria for Ukrainians

1. Marriage with a Bulgarian resident or citizen of any of the EU countries, family reunification.
2. Presence of Bulgarian roots.
3. Conducting business activities on condition of employing at least 10 Bulgarian citizens.
4. Obtaining a work permit in the state.
5. Studying in a licensed university on a full-time basis.
6. Acquisition of the right to reside in the country when buying real estate in the amount of 300 thousand euros.
7. Contribution to the development of economically disadvantaged regions of Bulgaria 125 thousand euros and more.
8. Availability of a pension for the amount of 1000 euros or more;
9. Participation in the investment program of Bulgaria.

Requirements for applicants for immigration to Bulgaria

1. Availability of housing, own or rented.
2. Evidence of sufficient financial security at the rate of 25000 euros per year per person.
3. Absence of problems with the law.

How the procedure is carried out

Migration to Bulgaria is carried out in several stages. First of all, it is necessary to apply for a D visa at the embassy in the place of residence. In the embassy are submitted:

• an application form;
• 2 photos;
• proof of financial solvency (bank statements);
• medical insurance policy with a coverage of 30 thousand euros;
• confirmation of the availability of accommodation for the period of stay in Bulgaria;
• a passport, which expires not earlier than in 18 months;
• certificate of absence of a criminal record.

Upon arrival in the country, you should apply to the migration service by submitting:

• application;
• visa D;
• a receipt for payment of the state duty.

If the representatives of the migration service have no objections to the assignment of residency, the applicant is issued a residence permit card. In addition to the above, other documents may be needed.

To consult with a lawyer on migration law of Legal Solutions you can in the office of the company in Kiev, a branch in Dnipro, Lviv or in the telephone mode. To order the service, to clarify the price, to quickly draw up the necessary documents, to obtain a residence permit in Bulgaria, contact our manager by phone or order a callback.

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