Before getting a temporary residence permit in Bulgaria, the pensioner needs to get a visa “D”. Based on this visa, he/ she may enter the country and apply for a temporary residence permit in the migration office.

See the documents required.

• A notary copy of the Notary Act. It is a document which confirms that the pensioner owns property in Bulgaria. The Notary Act can be formed only in Bulgaria).
• A bank certificate that the person has at least 7320 Leva (about 3700 Euro) in his/ her account.
• A copy of the foreign passport.
• A criminal certificate that the person is not prosecuted.
• A one year medical insurance issued by a Bulgarian company.
• A certificate from a pension organisation that the person is a pensioner.

The Bulgarian visa “D” is valid for 6 months. Within this time the pensioner needs to get to Bulgaria and apply to the migration office for a temporary residence permit.

The documents are:

• A notary copy of the Notary Act. It is a document which confirms that the pensioner owns property in Bulgaria. The Notary Act can be formed only in Bulgaria).
• A certificate from a Bulgarian bank that the person has at least 7320 Leva (about 3700 Euro) in his/ her account. This certificate needs to be issued by a Bulgarian bank!
• A copy of the foreign passport with copies of the pages with visa “D” and a border police stamp about crossing the Bulgarian border.
• A criminal certificate that the person is not prosecuted.
• A one year medical insurance issued by a Bulgarian company.
• A certificate from a pension organisation that the person is a pensioner.

We are ready to help pensioners to get a temporary residence permit at low cost.

How can a pensioner get a temporary residence permit in Bulgaria