Work Permit Guide

🇧🇬 Bulgaria – Work Permit Visa Guide

Bulgaria’s dynamic manufacturing, IT, and BPO sectors attract foreign talent. Here’s a concise path from job offer to residence authorization.

Permit Options

  • Standard Employment Permit: Employer-sponsored role.
  • EU Blue Card Path: For highly qualified professionals with higher salaries.
  • Seasonal/Project-based: Time-limited assignments.

Eligibility

  • Valid passport & clean background.
  • Signed contract + qualifications matching the role.
  • Employer registration with Bulgarian authorities.
4–10 weeksTypical processing
Compliance-ledLabor checks apply

Steps

Employer applies for a work authorization.
Submit your visa application (if you need entry visa) at the consulate.
Arrive and finalize residence registration.
Collect residence card and start employment.

Benefits

Strong tech ecosystem, competitive tax regime, and access to EU market proximity.

Tip

For EU Blue Card candidates, prepare diploma equivalency assessment early.

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