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Bulgaria Representative of a Foreign Commercial Company

17 facts quoted from the official source

For a representative of a foreign company whose Bulgarian commercial representation is registered with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
14
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.

14 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Bcci Registered Representation RequiredThe Bulgarian representation must be registered with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
  • Character and securityAn adult initial applicant must provide the applicable criminal-record certificate.
  • Current Bcci Certificate RequiredA current BCCI registration certificate is required.
  • Eligibility summaryThe current Visa D checklist publishes the registered foreign-company representative ground.
  • Financial meansThe applicant must show sufficient subsistence resources.
  • Foreign Commercial Company RequiredThe represented company must be established abroad.
  • Foreign Company Activity Review RequiredThe foreign company's economic activity and tax integrity are reviewed.via mvr.bg
  • Maximum Representatives Per CompanyNo more than three representatives per foreign company may use the route.via mvr.bg
  • Migration Directorate Application RequiredThe residence application is handled by the Ministry of Interior Migration Directorate or its regional unit.via home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
  • Route Specific Evidence RequiredDocuments proving the particular statutory residence ground must be supplied.
  • Visa Type D Required ConditionallyA Type D visa is required before the initial residence application unless a stated legal exception or qualifying in-country status applies.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationEvidence of accommodation in Bulgaria is required.
  • Health insuranceMedical insurance valid for the stay is required.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or accepted travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisThe current Visa D checklist publishes the registered foreign-company representative ground.
  • Report summaryThe current Visa D checklist publishes the registered foreign-company representative ground.
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

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Visa D Standard Fee EurThe standard Article 15(1) Type D visa fee is EUR 100, subject to published exemptions.checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Bulgaria?
The official source states: For a representative of a foreign company whose Bulgarian commercial representation is registered with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must show sufficient subsistence resources. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Medical insurance valid for the stay is required.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Bulgaria?
The official source states: Evidence of accommodation in Bulgaria is required.

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

We checked 17 points against the official source; 17 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

Validity 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 government source mfa.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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