Bulgarian Citizenship: living and working in Bulgaria
Lately, Bulgaria has become the
destination of many people. Life is cheaper, you can make good
investments at low prices and, for us the Italians, it still means to
live in Europe.
You can live in Bulgaria as mere residents or you can decide to take the citizenship. If you want to move permanently the last option is the one that suits you.
How to acquire the Bulgarian citizenship?
First, you must apply for the permanent
residence, which lasts for a year and shall be renewed for 5
consecutive years. That's the basic standard time to acquire the
Bulgarian citizenship and passport.
Bulgarian Citizenship: living and working in Bulgaria
The Country also requires to be able to
speak a fluent Bulgarian language and, therefore, there will be a
language skill test. As aspiring citizens, you must also demonstrate
to have an income.
Keep a clean criminal record, or your Bulgarian citizenship application will be rejected. Finally, you will acquire the citizenship after some psychological and physical tests, as well as an HIV test.
Keep a clean criminal record, or your Bulgarian citizenship application will be rejected. Finally, you will acquire the citizenship after some psychological and physical tests, as well as an HIV test.
At the time of the application, it is
important to send the birth certificate, a picture and a statement
which explains “why” you would like to become a Bulgarian
citizen. You will then also need a document from the Ministry of
Education, certifying your language skills.
The Bulgarian citizenship may be
acquired for economic merits, with minimal investments on the
territory of 250.000 euros.
Finally, there is the right of blood
(ius sanguinis), which allows a child by Bulgarian mother or
father to acquire the citizenship.
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