1️⃣ Passport and residence card.*

*) Please note that a personal residence card is not required for initial applications, but only for subsequent applications (renewals).

2️⃣ Completed application for prolonged residence permit.

3️⃣ Copy of residence card* and passport:
Page with photo and personal details;
Page with "D" visa** and stamp of the last entry to the territory of Bulgaria.

*) A copy of the residence card is not required for initial application, it is only necessary for subsequent applications (renewals).

**) A copy of the "D" visa is not required for subsequent applications (renewals), but a copy of the page with the stamp of the last entry will be required.

4️⃣ Certificate of No Criminal Record with translation and legalization.
Validity period: 6 months from the date of issue.*

*) Required only for initial application for permission, not required for subsequent
applications (renewals).

**) For individuals who have reached the age of 18.

5️⃣ Medical insurance policy valid in the Republic of Bulgaria.
The insurance should be obtained prior to the requested date
of permit validity, and the coverage amount should be at least 30,000 euros
(a certified copy by an insurance agent).

6️⃣ Deed of Property Ownership (simple copy) or Lease Agreement
with a Declaration from the property owner, according to § 1, item 20,
sub-item 2 of the supplementary to the Law on foreigners (notarized copies).

#️⃣ - Declaration from the property owner, according to § 1, item 20,
subparagraph 2 of the Supplement to the Law on Foreigners.

7️⃣ Bank Statement or Bank Certificate from any bank within
the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, confirming the availability
of funds for the applicant's stay for a minimum period of six months.

For calculation purposes, the applicant must have funds equivalent to at least
one month's minimum wage. As of January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Bulgaria
is 780 BGN. The statement should be issued no earlier than one month prior
to the date of document submission.

*) If the foreigner is of Bulgarian origin, proof of their means of support is not required.

8️⃣ • Full-time education in accredited universities: a certificate issued by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria, confirming that the person has been admitted to full-time education in the respective educational institution (for first-year students).

• Education in secondary schools: a certificate of admission to education in the Republic of Bulgaria or participation in a school exchange program.

9️⃣ • Full-time education in accredited universities: a document confirming full payment for tuition fees, if the permit is requested for one year, the payment should be made for the entire year.

• Education in secondary schools: evidence of financial support and consent from the host family.

🔟 • Full-time education in accredited universities: a valid certificate (confirmation) from the respective educational institution.

• Education in secondary schools: a document indicating paid tuition fees.

⏺️ Tariffs for this residency basis:

• 100 BGN: fee for an annual permit.

⏺️ Cost and processing time of the ID card:

• 45 BGN: processing within 30 days.
• 90 BGN: processing within 10 days.
• 225 BGN: processing within 3 days.