🇧🇬 Bulgaria · Employer-sponsored work
Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €400 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. 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.az.government.bg/pages/zaetost-na-komandirovani-rabotnici-i-slujiteli/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €400.
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.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.az.government.bg/pages/zaetost-na-komandirovani-rabotnici-i-slujiteli/ · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://www.az.government.bg/pages/zaetost-na-komandirovani-rabotnici-i-slujiteli/ · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.az.government.bg/pages/zaetost-na-komandirovani-rabotnici-i-slujiteli/ · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://www.az.government.bg/pages/zaetost-na-komandirovani-rabotnici-i-slujiteli/ · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“разрешение за продължително пребиваване”
https://www.az.government.bg/pages/zaetost-na-komandirovani-rabotnici-i-slujiteli/ · verified 2026-06-24
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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.