“BLUE CARD”

Three Simple Steps for Obtaining a Residence Permit

Legal Basis:

• Employment contract of a highly qualified specialist.
• Article 33k of the Law on Foreigners.
• Validity of the permit up to four years.

Who it is suitable for:

• Highly qualified specialists.
• IT sector employees.
• Various companies for relocating their business.

Advantages:

• Simple document preparation procedure.
• High approval rate of applications.
• Access to the labor market.
• Adequate tax legislation.
• Possibility to submit documents for a ‘D’ visa not in the home country.
• Long validity period of the permit.
• No requirements for a guarantee deposit in a bank.
• Right to apply for a residence permit for family members.

Disadvantages:

• The procedure for document processing takes several months.

This path allows you to legally settle in the country and is most popular among IT specialists.

Independent application for a residence permit in Bulgaria as a highly qualified specialist