🇧🇬 Bulgaria · Employer-sponsored work
Internal corporate transfer — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €51 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mi.government.bg/en/general/naemane-na-slujiteli-grajdani-na-drugi-darjavi/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Issuance of a long-term residence visa type 'D' (Visa 'D') — pagina silente sobre residencia permanente para ICT”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.