🇧🇬 Bulgaria · Naturalisation
Acquiring Bulgarian citizenship by foreigners — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 18–None |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 5 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/BUL%20Bulgarian%20Citizenship%20Act%20(version%202002%20English).pdf.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Age range
Years to citizenship
“Article 12: '...02. was granted permission for permanent residence in the Republic of Bulgaria not less than five years ago'”
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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 2026-06-10.