Residency and visas

Visas, permits, LNCH and citizenship

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ResidencyEU registration certificate: living in Bulgaria as an EU citizenEU, EEA and Swiss citizens staying over 3 months must register. It usually takes a day, and the certificate lasts up to 5 years.ResidencyPermanent residence and citizenshipWhen you can apply, and what it takes.ResidencyRetiring in Bulgaria: the pension visa and moreHow EU and non-EU retirees can live in Bulgaria, what it costs and where retirees choose to live.

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