Foreigners in Bulgaria

Foreign clients are a large part of my practice. I work in English, French, Russian and Bulgarian, and can act for you remotely under a power of attorney.

Staying and living in Bulgaria

For citizens of countries outside the EU, the official portal of the Bulgarian administration describes the following stages:

• Short stay — up to 3 months.
• Continuous residence permit — up to 1 year.
• Long-term residence permit — an initial 5 years, renewable.
• Permanent residence — with an unlimited term.

Permits are issued by the Migration Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior. For continuous residence the applicant has to show accommodation, health and social insurance and sufficient funds (at least the minimum wage or a pension). The exact documents and conditions depend on the legal basis of your stay, so I assess each case individually before an application is made.

What I can do for you

• Company registration — remotely, including guaranteed registration for non-EU citizens at €500.
• Real estate — checking and buying property. See real estate.
• Family matters — divorce, parental rights and cross-border cases. See family law.
• Inheritance — estates with a foreign element and company shares.
• Documents — powers of attorney, apostilles and translations.

Working remotely

You do not have to travel to Plovdiv. A notarised power of attorney, signed where you live, lets me act for you before the notary, the Commercial Register and the authorities.

Frequently asked questions

Nikolay Hristev, Plovdiv Bar Association