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Bulgaria Family Reunification - Minor Child of a Third-Country Resident

18 facts quoted from the official source

Residence for the unmarried child under 18 of the sponsor or spouse.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
11
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Accommodation RequiredEvidence of accommodation in Bulgaria is required.via mfa.bg
  • Character and securityAn adult initial applicant must provide the applicable criminal-record certificate.via mfa.bg
  • Family Permit Limited To Sponsor StatusThe family permit cannot exceed the sponsor's residence period.
  • Financial meansThe applicant must show sufficient subsistence resources.via mfa.bg
  • Migration Directorate Application RequiredThe residence application is handled by the Ministry of Interior Migration Directorate or its regional unit.
  • Qualifying RelationshipThe family rules recognise unmarried child under 18 of the sponsor or spouse.
  • Relationship Evidence RequiredCivil-status or equivalent evidence must prove the relationship.
  • Sponsor Accommodation And Resources RequiredThe sponsor must show accommodation and sufficient resources for the family.
  • Visa Type D Required ConditionallyA Type D visa is required before the initial residence application unless a stated legal exception or qualifying in-country status applies.via mfa.bg
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceMedical insurance valid for the stay is required.via mfa.bg
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or accepted travel document is required.via mfa.bg
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe current family rules recognise the unmarried child under 18 of the sponsor or spouse.
  • Family members coveredFamily reunification must be approved before the family member obtains the Type D visa.
  • Official source basisThe current family rules recognise the unmarried child under 18 of the sponsor or spouse.
  • Report summaryThe current family rules recognise the unmarried child under 18 of the sponsor or spouse.
  • Route Specific Evidence RequiredDocuments proving the particular statutory residence ground must be supplied.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
  • Family members coveredFamily reunification must be approved before the family member obtains the Type D visa.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Visa D Standard Fee EurThe standard Article 15(1) Type D visa fee is EUR 100, subject to published exemptions.via mfa.bg · checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Sponsor Residence Validity Months MinThe third-country sponsor must hold residence valid for at least one year.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Bulgaria?
The official source states: Residence for the unmarried child under 18 of the sponsor or spouse.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must show sufficient subsistence resources. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Medical insurance valid for the stay is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official home-affairs.ec.europa.eu page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 18 points against the official source; 18 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source home-affairs.ec.europa.euLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Bulgaria government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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