Bulgaria family reunification visa
1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-16
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | A non-EU sponsor in Bulgaria holding a residence permit valid for at least one year may apply to reunite a spouse and minor children. Family members need a visa and then a residence permit, supported by accommodation, sufficient funds, medical insurance, a clean-record certificate, and marriage or birth documents. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | Application fee (d visa) | 100 EUR | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Application fee (issuance, residence permit) | 76.69 EUR | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 1 months | Official source |
| Family reunification route | First permit valid for | 12 months | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Family member may work | with their own permit | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Sponsor's income required | 620.2 EUR | Official source |
| Family reunification route | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Family reunification route | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |