Residence permit document in Bulgaria

The residence permit of Bulgaria is a document that allows it holder to legally reside in Bulgaria. Depending on its type and the reason, upon which it has been issued, it may also allow or prohibit other activities, such as conducting business.The image of the front side of the residence permit of BulgariaThe image of the back side of the residence permit of Bulgaria

Residence permit types

The Bulgaria's government issues the following types of residence permits:

  • Residence permit to foreigners who reside continuously in the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Residence permit to foreigners who reside on a long-term basis
  • Residence permit to foreigners who reside permanently in the Republic of Bulgaria
  • Residence permit for continuously residing family member of an EU citizen who has not exercised his right of free movement with marking „family member – Directive 2004/38/EC, family member under Directive 2004/38/EC”
  • Residence permit for permanently residing family member of an EU citizen who has not exercised his right of free movement with marking „family member – Directive 2004/38/EC, family member under Directive 2004/38/EC”
  • Residence permit to foreigners who reside continuously with marking „beneficiary pursuant to Article 3, paragraph 2 of Directive 2004/38/EC”
  • Residence permit to foreigners who reside permanently with marking „beneficiary under Article 3, paragraph 2 of Directive 2004/38/EC”
  • Residence permit type „EU Blue Card”
  • Residence permit for continuous residence of a foreigner with marking „researcher”
  • Residence permit for continuous residence and work type „Single residence and work permit”
  • Residence card of a member of the family of a Union citizen

Data on the document

The RP document contains the following information:

  • Title of the document
  • The document number
  • Names
  • Valid until
  • Place and date of issue of the residence permit
  • Type of permit
  • Field Note / Remarks
  • Signature
  • Date and place of birth
  • Nationality
  • Sex
  • Address of residence
  • Number of national travel document
  • ID / Personal number

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