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Bulgaria · National (Bulgaria)

Work

Standard Work Permit

Bulgaria's standard employer-sponsored work authorization for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals.

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Pathway overview

Bulgaria's standard employer-sponsored work authorization for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals.

Verified via WebSearch, cross-referenced across multiple independent sources: you need a job offer from a Bulgarian employer, who must secure the work permit on your behalf from the Migration Directorate before you begin work. You'll also need a Type D long-term visa to enter Bulgaria. The full process — labour market test (2-4 weeks), inter-institutional review (2-4 weeks), Migration Directorate decision (up to 60 days), Type D visa (1-5 weeks), and registration — typically takes 2-4 months from filing to actually starting work; this checker verifies your own job offer only, not the employer's clearance steps.

Eligibility requirements

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Costs and financial requirements

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Application process

Your employer files the work permit application at the Migration Directorate or a regional migration office

Status, validity and rights

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Permanent residence and citizenship

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Required documents

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Last published
2026-09-05
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