Bulgaria Permanent Residence: How to Get It After 5 Years
Bulgaria permanent residence for family members of Bulgarian or EU citizens requires 5 years of continuous legal stay. See conditions, rights and next steps.
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Birth and Marriage Registration
Does a Child Born in Bulgaria Get Bulgarian Citizenship?
Being born in Bulgaria does not give a child citizenship automatically. Learn how the descent rule works, the exceptions and the right way to secure citizenship.
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Representation or Company? Bulgaria Residence Permit Comparison (2026)
Representation or company for a Bulgarian residence permit? Compare staff requirement, turnover, tax and powers in one table and choose the route that suits you.
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Commercial Representation in Bulgaria: Costs and Obligations (2026)
What does a commercial representation in Bulgaria cost? Cost items from documents to BCCI, office, accounting and staff, plus your legal obligations.
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Birth and Marriage Registration
Bulgarian Citizenship for Adult Children: Which Route Applies?
Adult children of a Bulgarian parent can get citizenship by birth registration or on the basis of Bulgarian origin. Find out which route fits your family.
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Opening a Commercial Representation in Bulgaria: BCCI, Documents, Steps (2026)
How to open a commercial representation in Bulgaria: BCCI register entry, apostilled documents, BULSTAT, office lease and obligations after registration.
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Type D Visa for Commercial Representatives: Required Documents (2026)
Type D visa for a commercial representative in Bulgaria: BCCI registration, parent company papers, housing and insurance. Steps from consulate to residence permit.
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Birth and Marriage Registration
Bulgarian Citizenship for Your Child: Birth Registration in 2-3 Months
A child with a Bulgarian parent is a Bulgarian citizen from birth. Register the birth abroad, get an EGN and passport in about 2-3 months. Steps and documents.
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Residence Permit Through Commercial Representation in Bulgaria (2026)
Get a Bulgarian residence permit for up to 2 people through your company's commercial representation. 2025 law change, conditions, documents and steps.
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