PROLONGED RESIDENCE

1. Legal grounds: FRBA (Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act) and RAFRBA (Rules on
Application of Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act):
Foreign citizens that wish to work under employment contracts following permission by the bodies
of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy under the provisions of the Labor Migration and Labor
Mobility Act;

Art. 24, par. 1, item 1 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 15 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued.

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Certified copy of the work permit issued by the Employment Agency.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
- up to 6 months – BGN 200
- up to 1 year – BGN 500
2. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:
Foreign citizens that realize business activity in the country under the legal provisions and as a
result of this activity at least 10 workplaces have been opened at full time employment for
Bulgarian citizens, and have been maintained for the period of residence, except where it has been
agreed otherwise under an international contract that has been ratified, promulgated and has taken
effect in the Republic of Bulgaria, and that requirement is valid for each partner separately; the
same conditions apply for each manager separately.
Realize business activity in the country under the legal provisions.

Art. 24, par. 1, item 2 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 16 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required::
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application
7. Reference about the at least 10 Bulgarian citizens hired under employment contract at full time,
issued by an insurer – local person, for each foreign citizen that has made use of the right of
residence, such reference including also a summary about the employer for the period, and
information about the current standing of all employment contracts in effect, issued at NRA
(National Revenue Agency)

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting::
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500
3. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:
Foreigners that are foreign specialists residing in the country under the effect of international
contracts to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party.

Art. 24, par. 1, item 4 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 17 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required::
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application
7. Document certifying that the person is a specialist residing in the country under the effect of an
international contract to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
- up to 6 months – BGN 200
- up to 1 year – BGN 500
4. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:
Foreigners that have grounds to be granted permanent residence;

Art. 24, par. 1, item 5 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 18 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required::
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Documents certifying the availability of grounds for granting of permanent residence;
8. Certificate of contracted marriage or a transcript of certificate of contracted marriage.
9. A foreigner of Bulgarian origin presents also a birth certificate. Where it is not possible to
present a birth certificate a certificate issued at the State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad is
presented.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
up to 1 year – BGN 150.
5. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:
The foreigners are representatives of foreign business companies registered at the Bulgarian
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, after an inspection and assessment of the presented
documents regarding the activity and tax-related correctness of the company and also regarding the
planned activities of the representation;

Art. 24, par. 1, item 6 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 19 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required::
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Certificate of current registration of the business representation at the Bulgarian Chamber of
Commerce and Industry issued not earlier than 1 month prior to its presentation;

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
- up to 6 months – BGN 200
- up to 1 year – BGN 500
6. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:
Financial secured parents of a Bulgarian citizen or a foreign citizen that has been granted
permanent residence permit where the documents certifying the family links that originate from
abroad are recognized or allowed for execution and have been registered under the provisions of
the Bulgarian legislation.

Art. 24, par. 1, item 7 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art.20 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required::
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Birth certificate of the descendent in case he/she is a foreign citizen.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
- up to 6 months – BGN 200
- up to 1 year – BGN 500
7. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:
Foreign citizens admitted for continuous medical treatment at a health establishment that have
sufficient financial means for treatment and subsistence so as not to be a burden to the social-
security systems and their health condition requires uninterrupted personal care provided by
qualified medical staff;
Admitted for continuous medical treatment.

Art. 24, par. 1, item 8 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) и Art. 21 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued.

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Certificate issued at a health establishment containing a plan for medical treatment and recovery.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
- up to 6 months – BGN 200
-up to 1 year – BGN 500
8. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:
Foreign citizens that are correspondents of foreign mass media and are accredited in the Republic
of Bulgaria;

Art. 24, par. 1, item 9 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 22 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Document for accreditation issued at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
- up to 6 months – BGN 200
- up to 1 year – BGN 500
9. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:
Foreign citizens that have been granted a pension under the legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria,
or their country of origin or another country and have sufficient means for subsistence in the
country;

Art. 24, par. 1, item 10 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 23 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month..

Documents required::
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Document issued by the competent bodies of the relevant country certifying that the person is a
pensioner;
8. Document issued at a bank on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria certifying the availability
of a bank account in which the relevant pension payments shall be received.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
- up to 6 months – BGN 200
- up to 1 year – BGN 500
10. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:
Family members of a foreign citizen that has been granted prolonged or permanent residence
permit – where the documents certifying the family links and the right to maintenance have been
recognized or allowed for execution under the provisions of the Bulgarian legislation.

Art. 24, par. 1, item 13 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 24 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Certificate of civil marriage or birth certificate;
8. Medical documents regarding the availability of serious medical grounds in the cases under art.
2, par. 4 FRBA.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting – up to 1 year – BNG 150.
11. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:
The foreign citizens are other members of the household of a foreigner under art. 23а, par. 3, or are
his/her private domestic helpers;

Art. 24, par. 1, item 14 FRBA.

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 25 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Certificate of civil marriage or birth certificate;
8. Birth certificate;
9. Declaration and other evidence of the availability of stable non-marital partnership.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting::
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500
12. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:
Foreign citizens that wish to engage in freelance activity following permission by the bodies of the
Ministry of Labor and Social Policy in accordance with art. 24а and under the provisions of Labor
Migration and Labor Mobility Act

Art. 24, par. 1, item 15 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 26 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month..

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Certified copy of the permit for performing of freelance activity, issued by the bodies of the
Ministry of Labor and Social Policy;

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting::
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500
13. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:
Foreigners that wish to engage in non-profit activity following permission granted by the Ministry
of Justice under the provisions defined by an order of the Minister of Justice and coordinated with
the Minister of the Interior and the Chairperson of the National Security State Agency or that have
obtained a positive opinion issued by the Directorate of Religious Affairs of the Council of
Ministers under the provisions of the Religious Affairs Act - in their capacity of foreign religious
personnel invited by the central managements of the registered religions.

Art. 24, par. 1, item 16 FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 27 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month..

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Certified copy of permit for performance of non-profit activity issued by the Ministry of Justice.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500
14. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:
Foreigners that have been granted special protection status under art. 25 of the Combat Human
Trafficking Act
.
Art. 24, par. 1, item 17 FRBA
Art. 14. (1) and Art. 28 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month..

Documents required:
1. Letter by a competent state authority confirming the availability of the circumstances for
granting the special protection status;
2. Document for state fee paid.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500

15. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:

Members of the family of a Bulgarian citizen and the documents originating from abroad that
certify the family links and the right to maintenance have been recognized and registered or
allowed for execution under the provisions of the Bulgarian legislation.

Art. 24, par. 1,item 18 FRBA

Art. 14. (1) and Art. 29 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Certificate for civil marriage or birth certificate;
8. Copy of the identity card of the Bulgarian citizen;
9. Documents evidencing the availability of family links under art. 2, par. 6 FRBA;
10. Medical documents regarding the availability of serious medical grounds that require personal
care

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting – up to 1 year – BGN 150

16 Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:

Foreigners that have invested an amount not less than BGN 600 000 – for each foreigner, for
acquiring of title of real properties on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria or where the
foreigner is the owner of more than 50% of the capital of a Bulgarian business company, and has
paid such amount into the capital of the company and as a result of that the company has acquired
the title of real properties in the country amounting to that same amount; as of the date of
submission of the application for granting of prolonged residence permit the foreigner or the legal
entity must have paid that amount in full and it must have been received in a bank account opened
with a Bulgarian licensed credit institution, and where the properties have been acquired by loaned
funds the outstanding unpaid portion of the loan must not exceed 25%;

Art.24, par.1 item 19 FRBA

Art.14, par.1 and art. 29а RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Supporting document by a Bulgarian licensed credit institution for payment made to an amount
not less than BGN 600 000 for acquiring by the foreigner of title of real properties on the territory
of the Republic of Bulgaria or for participation in the capital of the relevant business company;
where loaned funds have been used – also a supporting document by a credit institution for an
outstanding unpaid portion of the loan not exceeding 25%;
8. Title deeds of the properties on the territory of the country belonging either to the foreigner or to
the busines company;
9. Information on the costs of the busines company on acquiring of real properties for the period
following the deposition of the amount under item 7 in the capital of the business company,
accompanied by copies of contracts for purchase and sale (expenditure supporting documents),
copy of the inventory log-book or amortization plan proving recording made of the long-term
tangible assets, or another document certifying the value and type of the new real properties
acquired after depositing the amount under item 7.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500

17. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:

Foreigners that have made an investment in economically disadvantaged regions in the sense of the
Investment Promotion Act through payment into the capital of a Bulgarian business company not
less than BGN 250 000 where the foreigner is a partner or shareholder and owns at least 50% of
the company capital and as a result of the investment new long-term tangible and intangible assets
amounting to at least BGN 250 000 have been acquired and at least 5 workplaces for Bulgarian
citizens have been opened and maintained during the residence period, and that has been certified
by the Ministry of Economy.

Art. 24, par. 1 item 20 FRBA

Art. 14, par. 1 and art. 29б RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued
Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month..

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.

Foreigners with prolonged residence permit granted declare in front of the Ministry of Economy
every change to circumstances under art. 24, par. 1, item 20 FRBA.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting::
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500

18. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:

Upon termination of a marriage on the grounds of divorce or death the offices of administrative
control of foreigners can issue a one-time single prolonged residence permit to a foreigner that has
been granted prolonged or long-term residence permit based on par. 1, items 13 and 18, where the
family has been residing uninterruptedly and on legal grounds on the territory of the Republic of
Bulgaria for a period of at least 2 years.

Art. 24, par. 5 and par.6 FRBA

Art. 14, par. 1 and art. 29в RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month..
Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Certificate of contracted marriage or a transcript of certificate of contracted marriage drawn
either in the Republic of Bulgaria or abroad;
8. Upon termination of the marriage by a court decision – copy-excerpt or full transcript of the
certificate of contracted marriage in case the marriage has been contracted in the Republic of
Bulgaria; copy of the court decision – in case the marriage has been contracted abroad;
9. Copy-Excerpt of death certificate drawn either in the Republic of Bulgaria or abroad.
The documents under item 7 are not requested from the foreigner in the cases where the
information has been registered at the Population National Databases.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting::
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500

19. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:

In the availability of extraordinary circumstances of the family members of a foreigner residing on
prolonged, long-term or permanent permit and of the family members of a Bulgarian citizen under
art. 2, par. 6, items 1, 2 and 3 оf FRBA a one-time single prolonged residence permit can be
issued.

Art. 24, par. 7 FRBA

Art. 14, par. 1 and art. 29г RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month..
Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.
7. Documets regarding the availability of extraordinary circumstances in the sense of § 1, item 7 of
the Supplementary Provisions to FRBA.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500

20.Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA

Prolonged residence permit can also be granted to foreigners that hold visa under art. 15, par. 1 and
are researchers and have an executed agreement for acceptance for the development of a research
project, made with a research organization with registered office in the Republic of Bulgaria where
such research organization is included in the national list of research organizations in the sense of
Directive 2005/71/ЕC of the Council regarding a specific procedure for acceptance of third-country
citizens for the purpose of conducting of research activities.

Art.24б FRBA
Art. 14 RAFRBA

The prolonged residence permit is granted to such persons for one year and is then renewed in the
availability of grounds for its renewal. Where the period for development of the research project is
less than one year the residence permit is granted for the duration of the project.

Period for examination:

The application is examined and decided within 7 business days where the decision is notified to
the foreigner in writing. In case of legal and factual complexity and necessity of presentation of
additional documents that period can be extended by one month about which the foreigner is
notified in writing and is thereby instructed that the necessary documents and information should
be presented within a 14-day period.

Documents required:
Towards granting of prolonged residence permit in the Republic of Bulgaria the foreigner presents
in front of the offices for administrative control of foreigners a valid international travel document
international travel document and submits:
1. Application according to a sample form;
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act
3. Copy of the page of the international travel document showing the photograph, personal data,
entry visa, and the stamp for the foreigner’s last entry into the country;
4. Evidence in writing regarding provided accommodation for the period of stay in the country
5. Certified copy of the agreement for acceptance made with a research organization, registered in
the Republic of Bulgaria under the legal provisions.
Researchers are granted prolonged residence permit in the availability of the provisions under art.
24, par. 2 от FRBA.

The terms and conditions of inclusion of research organizations with registered office in the
Republic of Bulgaria in a list, are determined by an ordinance of the Minister of Education and
Culture.
Prolonged residence permit can be granted also to the family members of the researchers based on
art. 24, par. 1, item 13 оf FRBA the validity period of which is complied with the period of
residential permit granted to the researcher.
A foreigner that has been accepted as researcher in another Member-State can perform part of
his/her research work in the Republic of Bulgaria for a period of up to 3 months on the grounds of
the agreement for acceptance executed in the first Member-State, which should be presented in
front of the offices for administrative control of foreigners along with a valid residence permit
issued by the first Member-State. The foreigner should have sufficient means of subsistence
without having recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal
monthly wages or the minimal pension for the country, for the duration of his/her stay.
A foreigner that has been accepted as researcher in another Member-State can perform part of
his/her research work in the Republic of Bulgaria for a period longer than 3 months. In that case
he/she is issued a prolonged residence permit under the above terms and conditions.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting: – up to 1 year – BGN 110.

21. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:

Prolonged residence permit can be granted also to foreigners that hold visa under art. 15, par. 1 and
have been admitted for regular training at a college or university, or students admitted on the
territory of the country for training at high schools within the framework of an exchange program,
or as unremunerated trainees.
A foreigner that has already been admitted as a student in an EU Member-State and that applies to
conduct part of the training course in which he/she has been enrolled, or applies to complement that
course with a related training course in the Republic of Bulgaria, is issued a prolonged residence
permit for a period complied with the duration of the educational training plan.

Art. 24в FRBA

Art. 14 (1) and Art. 30, art. 31 and art. 32 RAFRBA
Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month..

Documents required:
A person admitted for regular training at a college or university
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.

A person admitted for regular training at a college or university presents the documents specified
under items 1-6 (Documents required), and:
1. A certificate for his/her admittance for training in the Republic of Bulgaria, issued by the
Ministry of Education, Youth and Science, and a certificate issued by the college or university
stating that the student shall be in training during the relevant year;
2. Evidence of paid enrollment fee at the college or university, which is presented after the person
has entered the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria on a visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA.
Students that upon enrollment at a college or university shall use health insurance benefits are not
required to present the document for obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the
Republic of Bulgaria.

A foreigner admitted as a student in another Member-State presents the documents specified under
items 1-6 (Documents required), and:
1. Certificate providing information regarding the overall university training process evidencing
that the training course complements the course that has already been completed, or
2. Documents certifying that the person is involved in an EU student exchange program or a
bilateral program, or certifying his/her admittance as a student in a certain EU Member-State, for a
period of minimum 2 years.
No document under item 2 is presented where within the scope of his/her training course the
student is obliged to conduct part of his/her program in a college or university located on the
territory of another Member-State

A foreigner admitted on the territory of the country for training at a high school within a student
exchange program presents the documents specified under items 1-2 (Documents required), and:
1. Certificate for admittance on the territory of the country for training at a high school;
2. Evidence for participation in a student exchange program;
3. Documents issued by the student exchange organization guaranteeing to cover his/her expenses
for subsistence, training, health and return to his/her country;
4. Documents certifying admittance of the student for the entire period of his/her stay by a family
meeting specific terms and conditions and selected in accordance with the rules of the student
exchange program, in which the student participates;
5. Notarized declaration of consent of the parents or legal guardians.

A foreigner admitted as trainee presents the documents specified under items 1-6 (Documents
required), and:
1. Certificate by the sending educational institution stating that the person is an unremunerated
trainee

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10 .
On granting – up to 1 year – 100

22. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA.

Prolonged residence and work permit of the “Single permit for residence and work” can be granted
to foreigners meeting the requirements for getting access to the labor market in the sense of the
Labor Migration and Labor Mobility Act and such that hold a visa under art. 15, par. 1 or residence
permit on other grounds in accordance with Regulation (ЕC) No. 1030/2002 of the Council of 13
June 2002 regarding the unified format for residence permits for third-country nationals.
The residence and work permit of the “Single permit for residence and work” type is issued
following a decision of the bodies of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, for a period of one
year and is then renewed in the availability of grounds for its renewal. In case the period of the
employment contract is less than one year the permit is issued for the duration of the contract.

Art. 24и FRBA

Art.14, ал 1 and 32б RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month..

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10 .
On granting – up to 1 year – BGN 110

23. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:

Members of the family of a foreigner with prolonged residence permit

Art. 24е FRBA

Art. 54 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Document for state fee paid;
2. Copy of valid passport showing the pages with the photograph and personal data;
4. Evidence regarding provided accommodation;
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal pension for the country;
6. Certificate of civil marriage or birth certificate;
7. Obligatory medical insurance valid for the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, where the
person is not insured under HIA;
8. Medical documents for the availability of serious health reasons in the cases under art. 2, par. 4
FRBA.
To issued residence permit to the family members, the requirements under art. 24, par. 2 оf FRBA
should be met.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting – up to 1 year – BGN 150.
24. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:
A seasonal worker prolonged residence permit can be granted to foreigners that meet the
requirements for access to the labor market in the sense of the Labor Migration and Labor Mobility
Act and that hold a visa under art. 15, par. 1 оf FRBA.
The permit is issued following a decision of the bodies of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy
for the period of the employment contract but for no less than 90 days and no more than 9 months.
The permit can be extended one time within that period following a decision of the bodies of the
Ministry of Labor and Social Policy.

Art. 24к FRBA

Art. 14 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month..

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well
2. Document for state fee paid under art. 10, par. 3 of Tariff No. 4 on fees collected within the
system of the Ministry of the Interior under the State Fees Act;
3. Evidence regarding provided accommodation
4. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA);
5. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal scholarship or the minimal pension for the country, for the period of residence on the
territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
6. Extract from the judicial record issued at the state of nationality of the foreign citizen or the state
in which the foreign citizen normally resides – at initial submission of the application.

Where the permit expires at a time of a currently running procedure for extension or renewal the
seasonal worker is entitled to reside on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria until a decision has
been made regarding the application provided the application has been submitted within the period
of validity of the permit under par. 1 and the period under par. 2 has not expired.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting – up to 6 months – BGN 200
up to 1 year – BGN 500

25. Legal grounds: FRBA

A family member of a Bulgarian citizen that has exercised his/her right of free movement and holds
a valid document of residence as a family member of an EU citizen that has been issued in another
EU Member-State submits an application at the Migration Directorate of MoI or the district
directorates of MoI for issuance of a residence card of a EU citizen family member certifying
his/her right to prolonged residence, for which he/she is immediately issued a temporary certificate.

Art. 24м FRBA

Deadline for submission: The application is submitted within 3 months as of the date of the
person’s entry into the Republic of Bulgaria.

Period for examination: The residence card of an EU citizen family member certifying his/her right
to prolonged residence is issued within 3 months as of submission of the documents and is valid for
5 years. Where any of the person’s documents is missing a period of 14 days is defined as of
notification thereof, and until the expiration of which the period for issuance ceases to run. In case
the requested documents are not presented within the period defined the administrative body takes
actions on termination of the proceedings under the provisions of Administrative Procedure Code.

Documents required:
1. Valid passport;
2. Document for availability of family links;
3. Document for state fee paid;
4. Documents for legal residence in the other Member-State;
5. Medical documents for the availability of serious medical grounds that require personal care
provided by the Bulgarian citizen, where applicable.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500

26. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:

Foreigners that have been granted long-term residence permit in another EU Member-State:

Art. 33а FRBA

Deadline for submission: 3 months as of entry of the foreigner on the territory of the Republic of
Bulgaria.

Period for examination: The application is examined and decided within 4 months as of the date of
its submission. In case of legal and factual complexity and necessity of presentation of additional
documents that period can be extended by up to 3 months.

Documents required:
1. Work permit for the Republic of Bulgaria – in case the persons is an employee
2. Documents evidencing that he/she has been granted permission to engage in freelance activity
and has the necessary means for performance of business activity – in case he/she is a self-
employed person;
3. Certificate by the relevant educational institution that he/she has been admitted as a student for
the relevant academic year – in case the residence aims training;
4. Documents regarding the circumstances under art. 24, par. 2 оf FRBA

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting:
– up to 6 months – BGN 200
– up to 1 year – BGN 500

27. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:

Family members of a foreigner with long-term residence in an EU Member-State that has been
granted prolonged residence permit in the Republic of Bulgaria.

Art. 33г FRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Valid international travel document;
2. The documents under art. 24, par. 2 FRBA, except for documents for provided accommodation;
3. Such family members’ long-term residence permit issued at the other EU Member-State;
4. Evidence that they have been residing in their capacity of family members of a foreigner with
long-term residence in an EU Member-State.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting – up to 1 year – BNG 150.

28. Legal grounds: FRBA and RAFRBA:

Permit for work and residence of EU Blue Card type can be granted to foreigners that are highly
qualified workers in the sense of the Labor Migration and Labor Mobility Act and hold a visa under
art. 15, par. 1 or prolonged residence permit in the Republic of Bulgaria on other grounds

Art. 33к FRBA

Art. 47 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: Not later than 7 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted to
the foreigner on the territory of the country.
Period for examination: The application is examined and decided within 7 days provided that all
required documents and information have been presented. In case the documents or information
presented in support of the application are insufficient the competent bodies notify the applicant of
the additional information and documents required and define a 7-day period for their presentation.
The period for examination ceases to run until the competent bodies have received the additional
information or documents requested. In case the additional information or documents are not
presented within the period defined the proceedings are terminated and application is not subject to
reexamination.

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well;
2. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA).

Fees:

For the service requested – BGN 10

On granting:
- up to 1 year – BGN 110

29. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:

Family members of a Blue Card holder.

Art. 33к, par. 3 FRBA

Art. 48 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Copy of valid international travel document showing the pages with the photograph and personal
data;
2. Certificate of civil marriage or birth certificate;
3. Medical documents for the availability of serious health grounds in the cases under art. 2, par. 4
FRBA;
4. Evidence of accommodation provided;
5. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the Health Insurance Act (HIA)
6. Evidence of stable, regular, foreseeable and sufficient means of subsistence without having
recourse to the social assistance system, in an amount not less than the minimal monthly wages or
the minimal pension for the country, for the duration of stay.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting: – up to 1 year – BGN 150

30. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:

A holder of EU Blue Card issued from another EU Member-State that has resided 18 months on the
territory of that Member-State can reside with his/her family members in the Republic of Bulgaria
for the purpose of highly qualified labor employment. The application for issuance of an EU Blue
Ccard in the Republic of Bulgaria is submitted not later than 1 month as of entry of the foreigner
into the territory of the country.

Art. 33л FRBA

Art. 49 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: Not later than 14 days prior to expiration of the residence permit granted
to the foreigner on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Period for examination: The application is examined and decided within 14 days. In case of legal
and factual complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be
extended by 1 month where the foreigner is notified in writing thereof and he/she is instructed that
the necessary documents or information should be presented within 14 days. In case the additional
information or documents are not presented within the period defined the proceedings are
terminated and application is not subject to reexamination.

Documents required:
1. Certified copy of the EU Blue Card issued by the first Member-State;
2. Copy of valid passport or replacement document showing the pages with the photograph,
personal data, visa under art. 15, par. 1 FRBA where such is required, and the stamp for the
foreigner’s last entry into the country; to verify the authenticity of the copy the original passport or
replacement document is presented as well;
3. Obligatory medical insurance valid on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria where the person
is not insured under the HIA.

Fees:

For the service requested – BGN 10

On granting:
- up to 1 year – BGN 110.
31. Legal grounds: FRBA и RAFRBA:
Family members of a foreigner who, under the provisions of the Sanctuary and Refugee Act, has
been granted:
1. Sanctuary or refugee status;
2. Humanitarian status;
3. Temporary protection.

Art. 25б FRBA

Art. 33 RAFRBA

Deadline for submission: 14 days prior to expiration of the residence period granted or the period of
the D-type visa issued

Period for examination: up to 14 days as of the date of submission. In case of legal and factual
complexity and necessity of presentation of additional documents that period can be extended by 1
month.

Documents required:
1. Document for state fee paid;
2. Copy of valid international travel document showing the pages with the photograph and personal
data, the entry visa and stamp for the last entry into the country;
3. Certifies copy of the family reunification permit issued by the Chairperson of the State Agency
for Refugees.

Fees:
For the service requested – BGN 10
On granting – up to 6 months – BGN 200
up to 1 year – BGN 500

"Evidence of accommodation provided" covers the following documents:

1. Title deed or another document proving the ownership or the occupation of the property;
2. Notarized declaration of the owner for providing of address of residence – in case a lease
agreement is presented.