CrimeaPRESS reports:
residence permit and Bulgarian passport – this is a legally significant status that allows you to freely enter the territory of the state without the need for a visa.
A foreigner who has received a residence permit has the right to reside in the country for up to 5 years, and then apply for a permanent residence permit.
The difference between residence permit and citizenship
The main difference between the status of a resident of the Republic and a foreigner who has a Bulgarian residence permit is the scope of rights and obligations. For example, if only a residence permit is available, a repatriate will not be able to hold public office or participate in elections.
Grounds for obtaining a residence permit
Obtaining a residence permit is possible on the basis of official employment, organizing and running a business, registering a marriage, etc. If a Russian citizen does not have any of the above reasons for immigrating to Bulgaria, but has documentary evidence of ethnicity to the Bulgarian people, he can take part in the repatriation program.
What does a residence permit provide?
A residence permit in Bulgaria opens up a wide range of opportunities and advantages for non-residents of the country:
- unhindered crossing of the borders of European countries without additional visas and permits;
- the possibility of a long stay in the country;
- free preschool and school education;
- permission to conduct business activities;
- the prospect of obtaining permanent residence and citizenship of the country.
But according to the latest changes in Bulgarian and European legislation, citizens of Russia and Belarus with a Bulgarian residence permit do not have the right to:
- receive free medical services in public or private clinics;
- engage in entrepreneurial activity without obtaining a special residence permit for business;
- live and use real estate outside of Bulgaria;
- receive free higher education;
- visit countries that are part of the Schengen zone without a visa (Bulgaria is not a member).
The practice of the Megra company shows that most often Russians apply for a residence permit in Bulgaria for relocation, study, employment and family reunification.
Who can get a residence permit?
To obtain a temporary residence permit, a foreigner must meet the requirements of the migration legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria. To do this, it is enough to have no criminal record or problems with the law, and be able to financially support yourself and your family throughout your entire stay in the country.
According to the Law “On Foreign Citizens in the Republic of Bulgaria”, the grounds for obtaining a residence permit are: study, work, marriage, family reunification, treatment, doing business, investment. If you have questions regarding the features and possibilities of obtaining a Bulgarian residence permit in 2023-2024. It is worth seeking professional advice.
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