Extended Residence Permit in Bulgaria How to get a residence permit for Bulgaria in 2020 With an extended residence permit for Bulgaria, you can stay for one year. You’re free to enter and leave the country as many times as you wish. Plus, you can extend your residence permit even further. You can’t just get an extended residence permit right away though. You need to get a Type D Visa first. For this, and every part of the immigration process, we’re here to help make it simple and straightforward. What does a Bulgarian extended residence permit give you? With your extended residence permit in Bulgaria you will have a whole range of privileges: The possibility to visit the country without needing a Visa The right to free education for children in local schools and nurseries The right to obtain higher education on a commercial basis The ability to conduct business through the registration and opening of own firms The right to purchase vehicles at a company or trade representative office The right to issue invitations to the country The possibility to visit some countries of the European Union without a Visa The ability to obtain a Schengen Visa while in Bulgaria The right – after five years of renewing a temporary residence permit – to obtain permanent residence, and then Bulgarian citizenship Who can get a residence permit in Bulgaria? The most popular ways to obtain a residence permit in Bulgaria in recent years are: Purchase of real estate with a total value of at least €250 000. Purchase of several financial objects, the total cost of which will be the established minimum (usually €250 000). Registration as a trade representative of any foreign LLC (this popular practice has a low cost and can include a family of up to 7 people) You can also apply for a Bulgarian residence permit if you: Plan to work in the Republic of Bulgaria for hire, having received permission from the Employment Agency under the Ministry of Labor Created a commercial enterprise, providing 10 jobs for Bulgarian citizens Are a foreign specialist working in Bulgaria in accordance with an international agreement Have married a long-term or permanent resident of Bulgaria or a Bulgarian citizen Are a representative of any commercial enterprise registered in the Chamber of Commerce of Bulgaria Have certain types of planned medical procedure booked Are a journalist of a publication accredited in Bulgaria Are studying at a university The Documents you will need Bulgarian law lays out a clearly regulated list of documents that must be prepared and submitted before you obtain your extended residence permit. These documents must be: Translated into Bulgarian Translated by licensed translators whose signatures must be certified by the Consular Service at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria. A sample list of documents which must be provided to obtain a residence permit in Bulgaria is as follows: A completed application A copy of your foreign passport with a note on the last entry into Bulgaria Lease agreement or documents proving ownership of residential real estate A bank certificate or account statement as confirmation of the sufficiency of funds for living in Bulgaria (€2,000 for each applicant) A certificate of no criminal record Medical insurance with a coverage of at least €30 000 Receipt evidencing the payment of state duty Depending on your reason for obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria, you will also have to provide a number of additional documents to the migration service. For example, for pensioners who have sufficient financial security, it will also be necessary to provide a certificate of the received pension for the last three months and a copy of the pension certificate (for example, from a Social Security account from the USA). Important! To get your Type D Visa (a necessary first step before getting your residence permit) only copies of documents are required. To obtain a residence permit, notarized copies of all documents are required. How to get an extended residence permit in Bulgaria Obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria usually takes time and money. We help you simplify the process so there are no unnecessary costs or time wasted through bureaucratic delays. For a standard cost of €50, we will do everything necessary to help you obtain an extended residence permit, including: Preparing a complete set of documents Filling out applications Handling questionnaires Writing the necessary declarations Providing you with a personal escort to the migration service when applying for your residence permit Contact us today Contact us in any way which is convenient for you. We will answer any questions you might have and explain any further details regarding what you need to do to obtain an extended residence permit in Bulgaria and your route to eventual citizenship. Igor Shimolin +359988377569 [email protected] Send request Your name Email Application text: Be sure to read the general conditions.