Renew Expired Bulgarian Residency Card for British Citizens

If you are a British citizen who previously obtained a Bulgarian residency card and now find yourself in the position of having an expired card, our team can assist you in renewing it. Despite the expiration and the fact that you are no longer an EU citizen, there are still special circumstances under which you can renew your residency in Bulgaria.

In the past, British citizens were able to obtain Bulgarian residency cards with ease. However, since the UK’s exit from the EU, the requirements for obtaining a Bulgarian residency card have become more specific. Fortunately, if you previously obtained a Bulgarian residency card before Brexit, you can renew it rather than apply for a D visa and a 12-month residency card.

To renew your expired Bulgarian residency card as a British citizen, you will need to submit a new application to the local Migration Office. Our team can ensure that your application is processed within three working days and that you receive a new Art. 50 residency card valid for five years.

Don’t let an expired residency card prevent you from living and working in Bulgaria and Schengen. Contact our team today to renew your expired Bulgarian residency card and ensure your continued legal status in the country.

Alternative Residency Options for British Citizens After Brexit

For those who didn’t have the opportunity to apply for Bulgarian residency before Brexit, there are now three main routes available under the current legislation:

The Pensioner Route – available to retirees who can prove a stable pension income and open a personal bank account in Bulgaria.
The Real Estate Route – also known as the Bulgaria Golden Visa by property investment, allowing investors to obtain temporary residency by purchasing property valued at over EUR 312 000. The purchase can be completed remotely.
The Fund Investment Route – offers permanent residency through an investment of at least EUR 512,000 in a regulated Bulgarian investment fund, approved and supervised by the Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission (FSC), and fully compliant with the Bulgaria Golden Visa fund investment requirements.

Each option provides a legitimate pathway to Bulgarian residency, and in certain cases, long-term eligibility for citizenship.