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How to apply for Bulgaria citizenship

A step-by-step guide to claiming Bulgaria citizenship by descent through Ministry of Justice. Your exact documents and route are confirmed by the free eligibility check.

  1. 1

    Confirm Bulgarian origin

    Identify a Bulgarian ascendant within the 3rd degree and gather evidence of your origin.

  2. 2

    Obtain an origin certificate

    Secure the certificate of Bulgarian origin typically issued by the State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad.

  3. 3

    Gather civil and criminal records

    Collect birth and marriage certificates linking the line and a clean criminal-record certificate.

  4. 4

    Translate and legalize

    Provide Bulgarian translations and apostille/legalize foreign documents.

  5. 5

    File and attend the interview

    Submit to the 'Bulgarian Citizenship' Directorate (Ministry of Justice) and attend the mandatory interview; the state fee is ~€150.

  6. 6

    Track to decision

    Processing generally runs ~9–24 months.

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