“FAMILY REUNION”
Three Simple Steps for Obtaining a Residence Permit
Legal Basis:
- Family members of a foreign citizen with a permit for long-term residence in Bulgaria.
- Article 24, paragraph 1, subparagraph 13 of the Law on Foreigners.
- Permit duration up to one year.
Who it is suitable for:
- Spouses and minor children of a foreigner holding a valid permit for prolonged, permanent, or long-term residence.
Advantages:
- Straightforward document preparation process.
- Highest approval rate for applications.
- Low overhead costs.
- Reduced government fees for obtaining a Residence Permit.
Disadvantages:
- The validity period of the residence permit and the possibility of obtaining it depend on similar parameters of the main family member’s residence permit.
This path allows the most simple and fast way to obtain a permit for long-term stay for all family members.
Independent application for a residence permit in Bulgaria as a family member of a foreign citizen
1. Family reunification application: form, list of documents, and requirements.
Details2. Obtaining a D visa: description, list of documents, questionnaires, and forms.
Details3. Residence Permit Application: list of documents, questionnaires, and forms.
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