Immigration, citizenship, residency and visas
Residency for NON-EU citizen
Actual steps and cost in 2025
Immigration, citizenship, residency and visas
Immigration, citizenship, residency and visas
Petkov Law Firm specialises in offering Immigration services to all prospective clients. We have history of successfully obtaining citizenship, Visas and residency permits for clients from Turkey, the Middle East and from other parts of the world, like Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Nepal. Dealing with immigration authorities can often be a troubling experience to deal with but with our help you can successfully obtain the papers that you need to conduct business in Bulgaria and abroad.
There are several routes through which a citizenship, a residency permit or a visa can be obtained. Examples of these are through marriage, a business relationship, an investment in Bulgaria and others. We have successfully helped a large number of foreign nationals from Turkey and the Middle East to obtain the Immigration papers they require and we have the expertise to deal with the relevant immigration authorities.
Our team is experienced also with Work visa for foreign workers in Bulgaria as well as with Student visa for graduates from third countries.
Trade representative office
One of the main purposes of registering a Trade Representative Office TRO of a foreign company in Bulgaria is to promote the foreign company’s activities in Bulgaria. Although the opportunities are limited since the registration of TRO strictly prohibits economic activities, the main goal is to relocate your non-EU team to Bulgaria.
The TRO is regulated by the Foreigners Act which permits non-EU citizens to obtain a D visa and residence permit in Bulgaria. This opportunity is available to non-EU citizens who wish to promote and expand their foreign business in Bulgaria.
Our team will prepare a set of D visa application documents that you have to submit in the Bulgarian embassy or general consulate in your home country. Your D visa application will be considered within few months time.
Though marriage
There are no restrictions for foreign citizens who come to Bulgaria to marry their Bulgarian partners. When it comes to obtaining a Bulgarian residence permit by marriage, the procedure is slightly different, especially in terms of duration of living here. You should also know that the Bulgarian authorities verify the authenticity of the marriage by checking if the spouses live together in order to prevent fraud by marriage, or better said, people who want to obtain EU residence this way without having a real relationship.
Work visa for general workers
If you are a general skilled, semi-skilled or un-skilled workers from any third country, including countries from Central Asia or South East Asia like Bangladesh, Nepal, India or others, you can apply for Work Permit which grands you the right to live and work in Bulgaria for a period from 1 to 3 years + accomodation and travel tickets covered by your employer. All you need is an employer in Bulgaria and a work place, plus you police clearance legalized and translated and a work contract signed.
Student visa
Student from various third countries all around the globe can reach Bulgaria and apply in the Bulgarian Universities for one of the best education systems in Europe and obtain a fully recognized international Diploma. Our team can help your addmission in every Bulgarian university and take your visa appointment.
Residency by Company
By establishing a company one can obtain a visa and within a period of 5 year is eligible for citizenship. You need to have at least 10 Bulgarian workers.
Residency by Investment
By making investment in various goverment approved way you can obtain residency and citizenship. LOOK HERE
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