Work permits for family members with residence in Bulgaria: the simplified procedure
How spouses of foreign nationals can work legally in Bulgaria. Article 40 of the LMLMA: no labour market test, quotas and the employer’s step-by-step…
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The 183-day rule for permanent residence in Bulgaria: proposed changes
Bulgaria is debating an actual-residence requirement for retaining permanent residence. Objections to the draft law, employment issues and its legislative status as of 29…
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Short-term car insurance in Bulgaria in 2026: can you buy cover for 30 days, 3 or 6 months?
Who qualifies for short-term motor third-party liability insurance in Bulgaria, what happens when cover expires, and how vehicle registration can be restored.
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Residence in Bulgaria for EU citizens: documents and registration in 2026
Residence in Bulgaria for European Union citizens: required documents, residence registration, address registration and assistance with the procedure.
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Document translation into Bulgarian: Burgas and Moscow
Document translation into Bulgarian in Burgas and translation preparation for a D visa in Moscow. Support for the whole family, document set review, costs…
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UGE refusal of a Spanish residence permit: reasons, appeals and reapplication
SPAIN · DIGITAL NOMAD · UGE REFUSALS Refusal of a Digital Nomad residence permit in Spain is an unwelcome outcome, but it is not…
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Spain’s Digital Nomad residence permit: employment or self-employment?
SPAIN · DIGITAL NOMAD · WORK Which route is better for a Digital Nomad residence permit in Spain: employment under a contract with a…
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Administrative silence in Spain: UGE deadlines, additional document requests and refusals in 2026
SPAIN · UGE · DIGITAL NOMAD Twenty days have passed since the Digital Nomad residence application, and UGE has not replied. Does that mean…
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How to apply for Spanish residence while visiting on a Schengen visa
SPAIN · SCHENGEN · DIGITAL NOMAD Can you visit Spain on an ordinary Schengen visa and obtain Digital Nomad residence without returning to your…
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Spain’s Digital Nomad residence permit in 2026: requirements and application
SPAIN · DIGITAL NOMAD · 2026 Living in Spain, working remotely, and maintaining cooperation with foreign companies is what the Digital Nomad program was…
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Bulgarian residence through a property purchase of at least €306,755 in 2026
When discussing a move to Europe through a property purchase, online sources often confuse investors with different terms. The most common mistake is assuming…
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Bulgaria’s half-validity-period residence rule: who must count the days and who is exempt?
Bulgaria is considering an important change to the rules on residence permit renewal. The National Assembly is considering Bill № 52-602-01-29, which introduces a…
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