Bulgaria citizenship: through your grandparent
Document Bulgarian origin via your grandparent.
What you'll need
- Government fee
- ≈ €150 (300 BGN); reduced for minors/students
- Typical timeline
- ~9–24 months
- Where
- Directorate 'Bulgarian Citizenship', Ministry of Justice
Whether this line carries citizenship depends on the specifics — dates of birth, naturalization timing, and whether the chain was ever broken. The free eligibility check walks your exact line and tells you which route applies and what documents you'll need.
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