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An EU and Schengen passport by Bulgarian roots
EU citizenship by Bulgarian descent, services after the passport, banks, companies, cases and the full BRIDGES knowledge base on the country.
By descent
2-3 years
The full path to the passport in our practice. Permanent residence can be arranged in parallel, in about a year.
3generations
a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent gives the right
2-3years
to the passport in our practice
1year
permanent residence in parallel
ProgrammesBulgaria
The basis for a Bulgarian passport
The right comes from a Bulgarian ancestor in the direct line: a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent. Residence, income and a language exam are not required.
ServicesAfter the passport
Services for citizens after the passport
Once you have the passport come renewals, citizenship for children, certificates and documents. We handle it remotely.
Bulgaria01 / 06Passport renewal and replacementAn expiring, lost or damaged passport, a new passport for a child.Details 
Bulgaria02 / 06Citizenship for a childA child born after citizenship was granted, and the first passport.Details 
Bulgaria03 / 06Adding family membersA spouse, children and parents who were not in the first application.Details 
Bulgaria04 / 06Police certificateA certificate for a bank, a residence permit or a new programme.Details 
Bulgaria05 / 06Document recoveryLost certificates and records, archive searches.Details 
Bulgaria06 / 06Apostille and legalisationA citizen’s documents for banks, transactions and authorities.Details Banks and companiesAccounts and business
Banks, companies and accounts
An EU passport works together with an account and a company. We register companies, open accounts and prepare the source-of-funds file.
- A company in BulgariaCompany registration and corporate documents.
- Personal accountsAn account for a second-passport holder at a reliable bank.
- Corporate accountsAn account for a company with a clear source of funds.
- Source of fundsA source-of-wealth file for the bank and the programme.
- Bank directoryBanks by country: terms, documents and client requirements.
- Company registrationCompanies in different jurisdictions for a passport holder.
PracticeBulgaria
Bulgaria cases
Clients’ goals, family make-up and the result of each case.
01How we recovered evidence of Bulgarian roots from Bessarabia after documents were lost
02How a Bulgarian EU passport through ancestry opened European banking for a client
03How a Child Born During Repatriation Was Included in Bulgarian Citizenship
04How a Bulgarian EU Passport Through Heritage Became a Boost for IT Business
05How Bulgarian roots were proven through Kazakhstan archives where the family was deported
06How Bulgarian Roots Were Proven Through Military ArchivesReviewsBulgaria
Bulgaria client reviews
Reviews of Bulgaria from the shared BRIDGES database.
ȘtefanEngineer
It turned out I have Bulgarian roots on my grandfather’s side. The archive documents were found in three months, and after that everything ran smoothly. An EU passport is a different quality of life.
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ZaurOwner of a language school
My grandmother came from a Bulgarian village near Odesa. BRIDGES restored the whole chain of documents through the archives. I could not believe it when I held the certificate of citizenship.
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ValeryEditor
There was a family legend about a Bulgarian great-grandfather. BRIDGES turned the legend into an EU passport: they found the records in church books. Fantastic, and I did not quite believe it to the end.
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Knowledge base on Bulgaria
Materials on citizenship by descent, archive documents and life in Bulgaria.
All articles 46+
- Bulgarian citizenship through naturalization in 2026: residence requirement, language, conditions
- Bulgaria citizenship timeline 2026: how long to actually wait
- Bulgarian Citizenship 2026: How to Obtain, Pathways and EU Passport
- Bulgaria Passport 2026: Power, Visa-Free Travel and EU Citizen Rights
- Bulgarian residence permit for real estate: truth and myths 2026
- Bulgarian residence permit for pensioners: income, housing and registration procedure in 2026
- Bulgarian residence permit for Russians in 2026: grounds, documents and nuances
- Bulgarian residence permit in 2026: reasons, how to get it, for Russians
- Second Bulgarian citizenship: by roots and naturalization in 2026
- Life in Bulgaria: a breakdown of pros and cons
- Life in Bulgaria in 2026: climate, language, medicine, pros and cons
- Taxes in Bulgaria 2026: flat 10% for individuals and businesses
- Safety in Bulgaria: Crime, corruption - the real picture
- Visa D to Bulgaria 2026: what is it for, how to get it and how it differs from a residence permit
- Moving to Bulgaria in 2026: where to start and what options there are
- Refusal of Bulgarian citizenship by descent: 5 main reasons
- Climate in Bulgaria by region: from alpine skiing to the Black Sea
- Medicine in Bulgaria: NZOK, private clinics and prices
- Business in Bulgaria 2026: registration of a limited liability company, 10% taxes and the path to a residence permit
- Transport in Bulgaria: Sofia metro, cars and trains - complete guide
- How much does Bulgarian citizenship cost in 2026: fees, translations, services
- Documents for Bulgarian residence permit 2026: list, visa D, translation
- Real estate in Bulgaria on the sea 2026: resorts, prices and nuances
- Real estate in Bulgaria for Russians in 2026: how to buy, payment, risks
- Real estate in Bulgaria 2026: prices, purchase by foreigners, regions
- Cost of living in Bulgaria 2026: cheapest EU country
- Cost of living in Bulgaria in 2026: budget, rent, products
- Property taxes in Bulgaria in 2026: when buying, owning and selling
- Property prices in Bulgaria in 2026: by region and type of housing
- 8 stages of obtaining Bulgarian citizenship by descent - from archive to passport
- Dual Citizenship with Bulgaria in 2026: Is It Permitted and Can You Retain Your Russian Passport
- How to find and prove Bulgarian roots in 2026: archives and court
- Permanent residence in Bulgaria in 2026: how to get it, how it differs from a residence permit and what rights it gives
- Education and schools in Bulgaria for foreign children
- Visa-free countries with a Bulgarian passport in 2026: EU, Schengen, and the world
- Best Districts and Cities in Bulgaria for Foreigners to Live
- Citizenship of Bulgaria or Hungary: EU passport by roots
- Citizenship of Bulgaria or Romania: what to choose for an EU passport
- Passport of Romania or Bulgaria: what to choose in 2026
- Repatriation to the EU: Hungary, Romania or Bulgaria - where is it easier to get a passport in 2026
MaterialsTo study
Materials to study
- Bulgarian citizenship guideThe ancestor, documents and timelines.
- Citizenship for the familyHow to include children, a spouse and parents.
- Repatriation in plain wordsWhat the term means and how the basis works.
- The Bulgarian passport rankingVisa-free countries and its place in the index.
- Programme comparisonBulgaria next to other programmes.
TimelineOfficial decisions
What has changed in the programmes
- 2007
Bulgaria joins the European Union.
- 2021
The procedure for descendants is simplified: descent is confirmed directly by documents on the ancestor.
- 2025
Bulgaria becomes a full member of the Schengen Area.
- 2026
The descent ground remains in force unchanged.
You have the passport, we stay with you
Passport renewal, citizenship for children, certificates and documents, banks and companies: BRIDGES handles everything in Bulgaria in one place.
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We will reply with the next steps: whether you have a basis, which documents to look for and how long it will take.
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