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Bulgaria Retained Individual Residence after Divorce or Death

9 facts quoted from the official source

For a qualifying family resident retaining an individual residence right after divorce, death or exceptional family circumstances.

Route type
Family
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
5
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Divorce Death Or Exceptional Circumstance RequiredA qualifying divorce, death or exceptional circumstance must exist.
  • Individual Residence Application RequiredA separate individual residence permit must be requested.
  • Prior Family Residence RequiredThe applicant must previously hold residence as a family member.
  • Domestic Violence Or Child Custody AlternativeDomestic violence, custody or court-ordered child access may provide an alternative retained-right basis.
  • Worker Self Employed Or Self Sufficient Condition May ApplySome retained-right cases require work, self-employment or sufficient resources and insurance.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryArticle 24 provides individual residence after family breakdown and retained rights in specified circumstances.
  • Official source basisArticle 24 provides individual residence after family breakdown and retained rights in specified circumstances.
  • Prior Family Residence Years Min GeneralThe general individual-permit rule requires two years of continuous lawful family residence.
  • Report summaryArticle 24 provides individual residence after family breakdown and retained rights in specified circumstances.
Family

Who you can bring

children
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Bulgaria?
The official source states: For a qualifying family resident retaining an individual residence right after divorce, death or exceptional family circumstances.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.

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

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 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.

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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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