Many Bulgarian citizens and foreign nationals who have obtained higher education abroad decide to continue their professional and career development in the Republic of Bulgaria. In many cases, this requires the recognition of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree obtained abroad through the National Centre for Information and Documentation (NACID). It should be also noted that [...]
For foreign investors looking to establish a long-term presence in the European Union, Bulgaria offers one of the most accessible and business-friendly immigration routes. One particularly advantageous option is obtaining permanent residence (PR) on the basis of Art. 25, para. 1, item 16 of the Bulgarian Law on Foreigners (ЗЧРБ)—available to individuals who make a [...]
Expanding your business into the European Union often requires more than just good management — it demands presence, leadership, and flexibility. Many successful international companies choose Bulgaria as a strategic base, appointing non-EU nationals as directors or shareholders of their local entities. To make this possible, Bulgarian law provides a clear and practical pathway to [...]
Дата публикации: 20.08.2019(Обновлено: 18.07.2025) Все большее количество компаний начинают аутсорсинг функций штаб-квартир или бэк-офисов в Болгарию. Новые вакансии привлекают специалистов со всего мира. Однако граждане стран, не входящих в ЕС, часто сталкиваются с трудностями, связанными с бюрократией при принятии решения жить и работать в Болгарии.Одним из правовых оснований для трудоустройства и проживания граждан стран вне [...]
Bulgaria’s accession to the Schengen area is important news for foreigners who are residing in the country or want to visit Bulgaria. With the EU Council Decision, the Bulgarian visa or residence permit become an extremely valuable document. It is important to note that in Article 1 of the EU Council Decision, the EU member states [...]
Residence permit on the basis of pension is an opportunity which raising number of Non-EU nationals pursue once the latter become eligible to receive pension in their country of origin or in another country. The residence permit is issued for a period of up to 1 year and could be renewed on an annual basis [...]
Part of the new anti-epidemic measures adopted in Bulgaria include extension of the validity of personal documents for Bulgarian and foreign nationals who reside in Bulgaria. Extension of the validity of personal documents of prolonged residents According to the newly adopted amendments to the Act on the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria, a foreign [...]
This Article contains up-to-date information at the time of its publication (4th December 2020). For further information please reach out to pberg@berglaw.eu. Bulgarian Government has decided to accept the proposals of the National Operational Headquarters and the Minister of Health and as of 27th November 2020 new anti-epidemic measures enter into force in the country. [...]
Rising numbers of Non-EU nationals start considering immigration to Bulgaria as the next step in their lives. Naturally, before taking such an important decision, the legal background of the procedure should be taken into account Foreigners (Non-EU nationals) who would like to stay in Bulgaria for a period longer than 90 days within any 180 [...]
