How Do You Restore Bulgarian Citizenship?
Emigrants born in Bulgaria can restore their Bulgarian citizenship. Here are the criteria, the documents required and the questions most often asked.
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Criteria for Restoring Bulgarian Citizenship
It is possible to restore Bulgarian citizenship with the help of our company. There are a number of criteria for anyone who wishes to restore their Bulgarian citizenship.
In short, these criteria are:
- A full civil registry record
- A birth certificate issued in Bulgaria
- An emigrant certificate showing that you emigrated
Beyond these, a few other documents are also required, such as your civil registry record and your Turkish passport.
Common Questions About Obtaining Bulgarian Citizenship
There are many questions people are unsure about when it comes to Bulgarian citizenship.
The questions we are asked most often include:
- Who can apply to restore their citizenship?
- How is it different from being an ordinary citizen, and what is Bulgarian citizenship good for?
- Do I have to obtain a residence permit?
- If I need a residence permit, do I have to live in Bulgaria?
Our company answers these questions and keeps you fully informed.
Who Is Entitled to Restore Bulgarian Citizenship?
Emigrants who were born in Bulgaria, held Bulgarian citizenship and later emigrated to Turkey have the right to restore their Bulgarian citizenship. At bulgaristanvatandas.com we help and advise these emigrants, and we carry out every step in line with the law. All you need is to meet the criteria required to restore your citizenship.
Our Services for Emigrants
We continue to serve emigrants through bulgaristanvatandas.com, and anyone who wishes to restore 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 for marriage, and assist residence permit holders with extending their permits.


