Temperate climate, economic prosperity, air treatment in local health centers, as well as an attractive real estate market in Bulgaria doing immigration in this Eastern European country desirable for many of our compatriots. And although each immigrant, of course, there are personal reasons for the move, they all share the same desire to obtain the status of residence permit in Sunny Bulgaria.
It should be noted that obtaining a residence permit in Bulgaria ensures not only the smooth overcoming of the European borders, but also the opportunity to remain and work legally in any EU country.
How to obtain a residence permit?
The easiest way to obtain a residence permit is an economic immigration or investing Bulgarian economy by:
- buy real estate on the territory of the state;
- starting a business with minimum staff of local employees in 10 people.
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Considering the option of buying property in Bulgaria, we would like to highlight the comparative cheapness of living space, as well as the prospects of such investments in progressing the Bulgarian property market.
Permission for a residence permit
Obtaining a residence permit by foreigners is strictly regulated by the legislation of the country. However, in addition to investors, the opportunity to receive long-term residence have the right and the following persons:
- received permission from representatives of the Ministry of labour and social security to work in harmony with the labour code of Bulgaria;
- undergoing full-time education in the Universities of the country;
- foreign experts coming into the country at the invitation for further work on the already signed international agreement;
- married with Bulgarian citizens permanently residing in the country;
- undergoing long term medical treatment and with sufficient volumes of material means to support themselves;
- correspondents of international media that has a material basis for self-reliance or letters of credit in Bulgaria.
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Right of holder of residence permit
Having the right to permanent residence in the country, You will be entitled to:
- smooth Schengen visa in any possible direction;
- long term stay (for the duration of status);
- freeNoah health and social care is equivalent to that of citizens of Bulgaria;
- education in local schools and national Universities;
- pension;
- opening a personal account in the public and commercial banks with lending.
In addition, the advantages of the status of residence permit also apply to immediate family members, a wife and children of persons already residing in the country. The maximum period of stay on the territory of a state is 1 year and may be renewed at the annual submission of documents confirming the right to long term residence in Bulgaria.
The cost of obtaining a residence permit
As you know, execution of any documents requires some monetary investment. However, immigration to Bulgaria, while remaining a priority for Russian citizens, is not only simple but also cost. So, most of the investments in the company are returnable and depend on the specifics of each situation.
Permission for permanent residence
Under current immigration laws, the opportunity to become a permanent resident of the country is available to the following foreign citizens:
- persons born in the country (with the Bulgarian "roots");
- children of Bulgarian citizens as well as persons having the right to permanent residence;
- parents with a citizen of Bulgaria, as well as the adoptive parents of minors after the expiration of not less than 3 years from the date of registration of documents for adoption;
- big investors, who established the law of order, not less than 250000 dollars in the economy;
- persons with permanent residence in the country legally, living on the territory of Bulgaria without a break of not less than 5 years (excluding the period of education in local municipalities).
Meanwhile, if you make a special contribution to the country's economic development, social prosperity, science and national defense, as well as the culture and development of technology, the alien shall be entitled to permanent residence on the territory of the state without taking into account all the above points established by law.