Requirements to obtain Bulgarian residence and Bulgarian ID card for EU citizens

• Opening of a personal bank account and deposition of at least 2,000 € as evidence of sufficient funds to support your stay in Bulgaria without relying on the Bulgarian social system (the funds can be withdrawn on the same day after the bank issues a bank reference);
• Singing a rent contract for twelve months as evidence of accommodation in Bulgaria (full assistance is provided) or providing a property deed;
• A valid European Health Insurance Card – EHIC . If you do not have a valid EHIC card you have to buy a local health insurance. The cost of the insurance is 150 € for 60 months.
• Preparing the set of application documents.

The service is completed within three working days. You will submit your residence application by 12pm on Day 1, and you will be photographed by 2pm on Day 2. Your residence card will be issued on the next day.

Our fee for the assistance to obtain Bulgarian residence and Bulgarian ID card  is only 1000 € including all state & legal fees.

For more details to obtain a Bulgarian ID card, please feel free to contact us.

Benefits of obtaining a Bulgarian ID card and Bulgarian residence for European citizens

• The Bulgarian residence permit and Bulgarian ID card are a precondition for family reunification for your non-EU family members to Bulgaria and the European Union.
• Bulgarian legislation considers cohabiting couples as a family. You are not required to present a valid marriage certificate or CBR check. Full assistance will be provided to obtain the status of cohabiting couple.
• Obtaining a Bulgarian ID card is considered advantage to be granted tax residence of Bulgaria. To obtain Bulgarian tax residency you are not required to stay for 183 days in Bulgaria. According to the Bulgarian legislation you can claim Bulgarian tax residency if 1. You reside in Bulgaria for not less than 183 days annually or 2. You prove that the center of your vital interests is in Bulgaria.
• The Bulgarian residence and ID card will guarantee hassle-free visits to Bulgaria and other EU countries for British citizens after the Brexit.
• The Bulgarian ID card is a precondition before you exchange your driving license for a Bulgarian driving licence.
• Holding a Bulgarian ID card, you don’t need your passport or national ID card to incorporate a company in Bulgaria. The ID card is considered a valid document for the registration of a company in Bulgaria.

How to bring my non-EU family to Bulgaria?

Considering family reunification in Bulgaria, the law distinguishes two regimes – general and special. The general regime applies to non-EU citizens who reside legally in Bulgaria. The special regime applies to EU citizens holders of Bulgarian residence and Bulgarian ID card.

Advantages of the special regime:

• The non EU family members of EU citizens do not need to hold a valid long-term D visa in order to apply for Bulgarian residence (opposed to the general regime). The non-EU spouse or cohabiting partner can enter Bulgaria on Bulgarian national visa or Schengen visa and apply for Bulgarian residence straight away.
• Bulgaria recognizes the cohabiting status of partnership. You are not required to be married to apply for family reunification in Bulgaria.
• No need to present a valid marriage certificate and CBR check (opposed to the general regime).
• EU citizens can apply for family reunification for their non-EU parents.

How to obtain tax residency in Bulgaria?

Under the Bulgarian legislation you may claim Bulgarian tax residency if 1. You reside in Bulgaria for not less than 183 days annually or if 2. You prove that the center of your vital interests is in Bulgaria. Under point 1, you will be considered tax resident of Bulgaria only in the year when you have resided for 183 days. On the other hand, you are not required to satisfy the residence requirement if you justify that the center of your vital interests is in Bulgaria. To determine the center of vital interests, the tax office will consider the location of your business, the country where you pay social contributions, residence permits, properties etc.

For more details about obtaining tax residency in Bulgaria, please feel free to contact us.

Expired Bulgarian ID card

If your Bulgarian residence card or Bulgarian ID card have expired our lawyers will assist you to obtain a new Bulgarian ID card.