Bulgarian Citizenship

The primary motivation for launching our Bulgarian Citizenship page is to facilitate the efforts of the Bulgarian government to handle the negative impact on the demographic crisis in Bulgaria. This aim can be achieved by welcoming foreign nationals of Bulgarian origin and attracting highly-qualified and wealthy foreign nationals to obtain Bulgarian citizenship and relocate to Bulgaria. To achieve optimal results and to ensure fast and hassle-free procedure for our clients, we work closely with the Bulgarian Ministry of Justice.

Obtaining a Bulgarian citizenship requires careful planning and excellent communication and cooperation between the applicant, his lawyer and the responsible government authorities. Our lawyers have extensive professional experience and solid training in the field of obtaining Bulgarian citizenship and passport. We can advise you on the eligibility of Bulgarian citizenship, to assist in the sourcing, clarification and preparation of the supporting documents, to liaise with the relevant government bodies, to assist at each step, including by completing many of the steps on behalf of the applicant, to put together the applications and submit and represent, among others.

Our team of lawyers is extensively trained to deliver positive result of your citizenship application. Our team is recommended by the prestigious Legal500.

Benefits of Acquiring Bulgarian Citizenship

• Unrestricted right to live, work and study in Europe
• Visa-free travel or visa-on-arrival travel to more than 179 countries and territories
• The right to acquire land in Bulgaria and a number of other EU countries which may otherwise restrict access to foreign nationals
• Various rights to access the education systems of Bulgaria and the member states of the EU (including eg, to pay fees at “home/EU” rates at institutions of higher and further education, to receive student loans and financial assistance

Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin

The process of obtaining Bulgarian Citizenship by origin can be described as a straight forward procedure. Eligibility requires the applicant to provide evidence of Bulgarian origin. Our team will assist with the preparation of the set of citizenship application documents that has to be filled with the Bulgarian Ministry of Justice or the embassy/ general consulate in your home country.

For more details about obtaining Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Bulgarian Citizenship by Naturalization

The Bulgarian Citizenship Act allows any person who has resided in Bulgaria for a period of time defined by law and satisfies the requirements in Chapter III of the same Act to obtain Bulgarian citizenship by Naturalization. If we have to compare obtaining citizenship by Origin and the Naturalization route, the latter follows more rigorous process. Any person who would like to obtain citizenship by naturalization is required to prove his/ her fluency in Bulgarian language subject to obtaining a language proficiency certificate from the Ministry of Education and to prove that he/ she has an income and occupation enabling him/ her to support himself/ herself in the Republic of Bulgaria.

For more details about obtaining Bulgarian Citizenship by Naturalization, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Bulgarian Citizenship by Marriage

Under the Bulgarian Citizenship Act any person who has been, for at least three years, and still is, legally married to a Bulgarian citizen and not less than three years as of the date of filling the application for naturalization, was granted a permission for permanent residency my acquire Bulgarian Citizenship by Marriage.

For more details about obtaining Bulgarian Citizenship by Marriage, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment

In exchange for a safe and fully refundable investment of 512,000 EUR in a Bulgarian Investment Fund, applicants from all nationalities can obtain Bulgarian permanent residency. This permanent residency is a prerequisite for applying for Bulgarian citizenship and a passport after five years.

Steps to obtain Bulgarian Golden Visa

1. Invest 512,000 EUR in a Bulgarian Golden Visa Fund.
2. Apply for a Bulgarian Investor Visa at the nearest Bulgarian embassy or consulate.
3. Apply for permanent residence in Bulgaria.
4. After holding permanent residence for five years, you can apply for Bulgarian citizenship with the Ministry of Justice.

Do you recommend a particular Bulgarian Golden Visa fund to invest in?

You are not required to invest the entire 512,000 EUR in a single fund; you can split the investment among several funds. However, we recommend limiting your options to funds specifically designated for the Bulgarian Golden Visa program. This will ensure a fast and hassle-free process with both the investment and the documentation.