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Bulgaria Single Residence and Work Permit

18 facts quoted from the official source

For a third-country national employed by a Bulgarian employer in a specific job.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
11
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.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityAn adult initial applicant must provide the applicable criminal-record certificate.via mfa.bg
  • Employer Application RequiredThe employer initiates the single-permit procedure.
  • Financial meansThe applicant must show sufficient subsistence resources.via mfa.bg
  • Job offerA specific Bulgarian employment offer or contract is required.
  • Labour Market Test RequiredThe employer normally must search for a suitable Bulgarian, EEA, Swiss or long-term-resident worker for at least 15 days.
  • Migration Directorate Application RequiredThe residence application is handled by the Ministry of Interior Migration Directorate or its regional unit.
  • Permit Tied To Employer And JobThe permit is tied to the approved employer and position.
  • 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.via mfa.bg
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationEvidence of accommodation in Bulgaria is required.via mfa.bg
  • Health insuranceMedical insurance valid for the stay is required.via mfa.bg
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or accepted travel document is required.via mfa.bg
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe EU Immigration Portal publishes the Bulgarian single residence and work permit for employed workers.
  • Labour Market Test DaysThe published employer search period is at least 15 days.
  • Official source basisThe EU Immigration Portal publishes the Bulgarian single residence and work permit for employed workers.
  • Report summaryThe EU Immigration Portal publishes the Bulgarian single residence and work permit for employed workers.
  • Route Specific Evidence RequiredDocuments proving the particular statutory residence ground must be supplied.
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.via mfa.bg · checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Validity Months MaxThe initial permit is issued for up to one year.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Bulgaria?
The official source states: For a third-country national employed by a Bulgarian employer in a specific job.
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 home-affairs.ec.europa.eu page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 18 points against the official source; 18 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

Processing time is 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 home-affairs.ec.europa.euLast 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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