The different options (for you) to obtain Bulgarian citizenship
In this article, you will find out how you can (or can not) obtain Bulgarian citizenship and an EU passport. You will need to select the option that fits best to your particular situation. Based on your selections, you will be presented with additional options until you find out what the most suitable legal path to obtain Bulgarian citizenship for you is.
Choose your path to Bulgarian citizenship
Obtaining Bulgarian citizenship is comprehensive procedure and it requires both personal determination and certain financial resources. Below are the legal options that will allow you to obtain Bulgarian citizenship. These are foreseen in the Law on the Bulgarian citizenship and the Foreigners law.
Origin
For those with Bulgarian roots
- Have ancestor of Bulgarian origin
- Fast processing times after the latest amendments
- Immediate eligibility
Investment
If you need fast-track EU passport
- Investment required
- Fast path to EU passport
- One of the best EU investment residence programs with path to citizenship
Marriage
When love has brought you to Bulgaria
- If you are married to Bulgarian citizen
- Shortened residence requirement when having children
Residence
For those who have been living in Bulgaria
- Standard naturalization path to citizenship
- Affordable option
Merits
Ultra-fast-citizenship if you have achieved a lot in life
- Special merits and services to Bulgaria required
- Immediate eligibility
Help
If there are problems with your citizenship application
- If your Bulgarian citizenship application has been rejected or doesn’t seem to be moving on
If you need assistance to decide
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance if you have difficulties to determine which path you should follow to get Bulgarian passport.