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| Field | 🇧🇬BulgariaBulgaria Single Residence and Work Permit in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria (BG) |
| Route | Bulgaria Single Residence and Work Permit in 2026 |
| Route family | Employment / skilled work |
| Route type | employment |
| Summary | Guide to Bulgaria's combined residence and work route for third-country nationals hired by Bulgarian employers. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-18 |
| Official/supporting source count | 2 |
| Route guide | Open full guide → |
| Program availability | ActiveSource 1Source 2 |
| Best-fit work models | Local employmentSource 1Source 2 |
| Income requirement | Not applicableAs of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Savings requirement | Not applicableAs of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Investment requirement | Not applicableAs of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Government fees | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Processing time | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Validity | The Single Residence and Work Permit may be granted for up to three years or for the shorter term of the employment contract.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Renewal | Extension is subject to the continuing employment basis and competent authorities' approval; it is not automatic beyond the authorized period.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Family inclusion | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Spouse work rights | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Local-work rules | The combined permit authorizes the approved employment with the sponsoring Bulgarian employer; changing employer or role requires following the applicable permit procedure.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Application location | The application is lodged with the Migration Directorate or regional Migration unit; the Employment Agency reviews labour-market access and Interior issues the combined permit.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Permanent-residence pathway | Long-term resident status generally requires five years of qualifying continuous legal residence plus sufficient means and health coverage; confirm work-permit residence counting rules.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Citizenship pathway | Reviewed — unresolved: The reviewed source set does not establish a defensible structured value.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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