Bulgaria permanent residence
1 current source-backed permanent residence 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 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | Applicants may qualify for permanent residence under Bulgaria's statutory categories, including after five years of legal residence on consecutive long-term residence permits. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | Application fee (residence) | 5.11 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Application fee (issuance, residence) | 511.29 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 4 months | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Money to show | 620.2 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Where to apply | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |