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Relocation to Bulgaria

At BlueCard.bg, we understand the complexities of immigration law and how daunting the process can be. We offer professional assistance and guidance to those seeking to relocate to Bulgaria and work as highly qualified professionals. Our team of immigration experts has the experience and knowledge necessary to help you navigate the legal system with ease. We are dedicated to providing you with the resources, support and guidance you need to make your relocation to Bulgaria a success.

Benefits of the EU Blue card 

Who is it suitable for? 

Individuals: 
  • Educated or professionally experienced 
  • Higher education degree or professional experience +3/+5 years
  • Non- EU nationals 

 

Companies: 
  • IT companies 
  • Software companies 
  • EOR /Employer of record companies/
  • Outsourcing companies 
  • Marketing & Finance
  • Start-ups 

STEPS

01  

Receive an offer & Collect documents 

The process could start when a foreign employee and a Bulgarian company decide to work together and confirm the conditions of the employment. The foreign employee accepts the offer and starts collecting and legalization of documents. 

02

Apply for residence permit & Visa 

The application is done in Bulgaria by the company and all respective institutions work together to come to a decision for allowing the employee to come to Bulgaria. The positive decision leads to visa D application from employee's side. 

03

Receive Bulgarian ID card & Start working 

After all visa formalities are done, the employee comes to Bulgaria with the obtained visa and finishes the process by obtaining a Bulgarian ID card. 

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Timeline 

Collection of documents 

Legalization 

Application 

Visa D 

Obtaining a card 

7 days 

1-7 days

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3-5 weeks 

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1-2 weeks 

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7 days â€‹

Other residence permit options: 

Don't meet the requirements for EU Blue card? Don't worry, there're plenty of other options for residence permit in Bulgaria 

Single residence and work permit (SRP)

Single residence permit offers work and residence permit for all other specialists who don't qualify for EU Blue cards. 

Residence permit up to 3 years. 
Family relocation option.
Work in Bulgaria. 

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