Can I Become a Citizen if the Person Who Emigrated From Bulgaria Has Died?
The children and spouse of someone who emigrated from Bulgaria to Turkey may be entitled to Bulgarian citizenship even after that person's death. The criteria explained.
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Bulgarian Citizenship
Bulgarian citizenship has many advantages. Bulgaria welcomes large numbers of tourists every year and attracts attention with its green landscapes and cultural heritage. At Bulgaristan Vatandaş, we are here to make your move to such a country easier. If you want to settle permanently or become a full citizen, you can easily start your Bulgarian citizenship application through bulgaristanvatandas.com. To benefit from our service smoothly, certain conditions must first be met.
What to Do When a Bulgarian Citizen Who Emigrated Has Died
The children of people who emigrated to Turkey with their families and have since died have the right to become Bulgarian citizens through their father. If the father has died, his spouse and children are entitled to citizenship provided they meet the criteria, and a number of procedures must be completed.
Criteria for the Children and Spouse to Become Bulgarian Citizens
The criteria for the children and spouse to become Bulgarian citizens after the death of the father can be listed as follows:
- The children must have been born in Bulgaria.
- There must be a civil registry record showing that they were born in Bulgaria.
- There must be a certificate of residence proving that the children lived in Bulgaria before emigrating.
- If the spouse was previously a Bulgarian citizen, they can obtain Bulgarian citizenship through the deceased spouse.
- If the spouse was not previously a Bulgarian citizen, they cannot obtain Bulgarian citizenship through the deceased spouse.
Spouses and children who complete these procedures can recover the right to Bulgarian citizenship after the death of the spouse.
Can Children Born in Turkey Become Citizens?
The children born in Turkey of people who emigrated from Bulgaria can become citizens even if the emigrant has died. The applicable procedures are followed, and if the emigrant’s citizenship of the Republic of Bulgaria is still valid, the children also acquire the right to become citizens. For more information, see how to apply for Bulgarian citizenship.
How Long Does the Process Take?
If the father died after emigrating, the children need a certain amount of time to obtain citizenship. You must follow the procedures set by the Bulgarian consulate, meet the criteria and wait. Your request to the Bulgarian consulate is closely linked to the criteria you meet.
If you meet these criteria, your citizenship is concluded in a short time. You can have your citizenship procedures handled by our company, bulgaristanvatandas.com, and we will help you resolve your case as quickly as possible.
Bulgarian Citizenship Through Family
If a family member is a Bulgarian citizen, this also affects whether their children can become Bulgarian citizens. Applicants over 18 can apply directly, while those under 18 can apply through their parents.
We work with an expert team that has every competence each of our services requires, with specialists and the necessary connections in both Turkey and Bulgaria. Relations with foreign states require expertise and consultancy. You can read our other articles in our knowledge base.
Our Services for Emigrants
We continue to serve emigrants through bulgaristanvatandas.com, and anyone who wishes to recover their Bulgarian citizenship can also visit our office for advice. We handle all visa procedures for people with emigrant status and carefully manage their residence permit applications. We offer insurance services for those who work, help emigrants who wish to marry prepare the documents required, and assist residence permit holders with extending their permits.
