How do I renew my Bulgarian ID?
How do I renew my Bulgarian ID?
You must apply for a renewal of your Bulgarian ID card at least 14 calendar days before the old one expires. The whole process takes about 6 weeks and you will need to go to the Migration Office, Blagoevgrad three times. You must have your passport with you every time you go there.
Where can I renew my Bulgarian passport?
Apply through online
- Visit ministry of home affairs e-government service via this link Online portal.
- Scroll through the instruction as you read.
- Click on submit application.
- Fill in the required detail and submit you application for processing.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria tourist visa is not required for citizens of United Kingdom for a stay up to 90 days. Good news if tourist visa is the correct choice for the purpose of your trip to Bulgaria.
How much does a Bulgarian passport cost?
| Bulgarian passport | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Identification |
| Eligibility | Bulgarian citizenship |
| Expiration | 5 or 10 years after acquisition for adult. 5 years for children. |
| Cost | 40BGN / €20 (adults aged 14–58) 20BGN / €10 (under 14 and 58-70) 10BGN / €5 (over 70) |
Can UK citizens live in Bulgaria?
Individuals who plan to relocate to Bulgaria from UK with the purpose of establishing themselves here permanently must obtain the D visa and live here for a minimum period of 5 years. By meeting these requirements, British nationals will obtain permanent residency and can later qualify for Bulgarian citizenship.
How long can a UK citizen stay in Bulgaria?
90 days
you can travel to Bulgaria for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit for family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training.
Can I travel to Bulgaria with expired passport?
A passport with expired validity shall be returned to the institution that issued it within three months. In this case after the declared need expires the passport shall be returned within three months.
Where can I go with Bulgarian passport?
Visa requirements
| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Freedom of movement | Freedom of movement ID card valid |
| Azerbaijan | eVisa | 30 days |
| Bahamas | Visa not required | 3 months |
| Bahrain | eVisa / Visa on arrival | 14 days |
How long can I stay in Bulgaria as a UK citizen?
How long does it take to get Bulgarian citizenship?
In exchange for a safe, state-guaranteed and fully refundable investment of approximately 512,000 EUR, applicants from all nationalities can obtain Bulgarian citizenship and passport after five years.
Can Bulgarians work in EU?
From today, Bulgarian and Romanian citizens are able to fully exercise their right to work in all EU countries without a work permit. This right is one of the most cherished by Europeans, with over 14 million of them studying, working or retiring in another Member State.
How much money do I need to retire in Bulgaria?
The cost breakdown is less than $1,200 per month. $1,156 per month on average. It costs me ~2000 leva per month to live in Sofia. The most expensive city in Bulgaria has affordable living costs on par with renowned “cheap” cities like Medellin or Manila.
