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Bulgaria Non-EU Core Family Member of an EU, EEA or Swiss Citizen

11 facts quoted from the official source

For a non-EU spouse, qualifying direct descendant or dependent direct ascendant accompanying or joining an EU free-movement citizen.

Route type
Free movement
Can bring
spouse, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
5
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Another Member State Family Card Waives VisaA valid residence card as a family member issued by another Member State removes the visa requirement when accompanying or joining.
  • Principal Free Movement Citizen RequiredThe principal must be an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen exercising free movement.
  • Qualifying RelationshipsThese are the core family categories under EU free movement.
  • Relationship Document RequiredEvidence of the family relationship is required.
  • Entry Visa Required ConditionallyAn entry visa is required only where nationality rules require one.
Also stated by the source
  • Application Deadline After Entry MonthsThe residence-card application is due within three months after entry.
  • Eligibility summaryThe EU Citizens Act provides a residence card to non-EU family members accompanying or joining an EU citizen.
  • Official source basisThe EU Citizens Act provides a residence card to non-EU family members accompanying or joining an EU citizen.
  • Passport or travel documentThe non-EU family member must hold a valid passport.
  • Report summaryThe EU Citizens Act provides a residence card to non-EU family members accompanying or joining an EU citizen.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenparents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Residence Card Processing Months MaxThe residence document is issued within up to three months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Bulgaria?
The official source states: For a non-EU spouse, qualifying direct descendant or dependent direct ascendant accompanying or joining an EU free-movement citizen.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, parents.

Every answer is quoted from the official mvr.bg page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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

Fees and validity are 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 source of the governing body mvr.bgLast 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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