Get Your Bulgaria Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Citizenship is automatically granted to anyone born in Bulgaria to at least one Bulgarian parent.
- By Descent: You may acquire citizenship if at least one of your parents or grandparents was a Bulgarian citizen.
- By Naturalization: Foreigners may apply after <strong>5 years</strong> of permanent residency, with proof of integration, income, and Bulgarian language proficiency.
- By Marriage: Spouses of Bulgarian citizens may apply for naturalization after 3 years of residency and valid marriage, but marriage alone does not grant citizenship automatically.
- Special Exception – Ethnic Bulgarians: Individuals of Bulgarian origin (even without citizenship documentation) may apply under an expedited process with relaxed residency requirements.
- Special Exception – Citizenship by Investment: Invest 512,000 EUR to obtain permanent residency and maintain the investment for 5 years before you apply for Bulgarian citizenship.
- Note: Bulgaria allows dual citizenship for citizens by birth and descent. Naturalized citizens may also retain their original citizenship if their home country permits it.
Step-by-Step Process
- Select your eligibility path: descent, naturalization, marriage, or ethnic Bulgarian exception.
- Submit your application to the Bulgarian Ministry of Justice or through a Bulgarian consulate.
- Pass a Bulgarian language test (if required) and attend an interview.
- Await background checks and approval by presidential decree.
Benefits of Vietnamese Citizenship
- Live and work in Bulgaria and across the EU
- Travel visa-free to over 170 countries
- Pass Bulgarian citizenship to your children
- Retain your original nationality
Frequently asked questions.
Do I have to pay taxes in Bulgaria?
You are only taxed on worldwide income if you are a tax resident. Non-residents are taxed only on income earned in Bulgaria.
Does Bulgaria allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Bulgaria allows dual citizenship for citizens by birth or descent, and often for naturalized citizens depending on circumstances.