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Bulgaria Family of an EU Long-Term Resident Moving from Another Member State

10 facts quoted from the official source

For a family member whose family was already formed in the Member State that granted the principal EU long-term resident status.

Route type
Family
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Family Formed In First Member State RequiredThe family must already have been formed in the first Member State.
  • First Member State Residence Document RequiredThe family member must present their residence document from the first Member State.
  • Principal Eu Long Term Mover RequiredThe principal must be exercising EU long-term-resident mobility to Bulgaria.
  • Prior Family Residence Evidence RequiredEvidence of residence there as a family member is required.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceInsurance and resources are required.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryArticle 33d allows the established family of an EU long-term resident to accompany or join the mover in Bulgaria.
  • Official source basisArticle 33d allows the established family of an EU long-term resident to accompany or join the mover in Bulgaria.
  • Report summaryArticle 33d allows the established family of an EU long-term resident to accompany or join the mover in Bulgaria.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Duration Linked To PrincipalThe family permit follows the principal mover's Bulgarian permit.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Bulgaria?
The official source states: For a family member whose family was already formed in the Member State that granted the principal EU long-term resident status.
02Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Insurance and resources are required.

Every answer is quoted from the official mvr.bg page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official source of the governing body mvr.bgLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Bulgaria government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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