Bulgaria Work Permit

Non EU/EAA
Employment in Bulgaria is allowed only after securing an NEA Work Permit. This permit is issued exclusively to individuals with specialized skills or knowledge that are in demand but cannot be found in the local labor market.

The work permit application is submitted by the employer—a registered Bulgarian entity or a party to an international treaty with Bulgaria.

EU/EAA or Swiss citizens

Citizens from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland (and their family members) can work in Bulgaria without an NEA Work Permit. However, they must register as jobseekers at their local Employment Office.
(Please note: Following the UK’s departure from the EU, certain rules may have changed and are being updated.)

Required Documents

1. Valid passport
2. Two recent passport-sized photos
3. Medical insurance covering the entire EU
4. Bank statements proving financial self-sufficiency
5. Confirmed travel tickets to Bulgaria
6. Photocopies of previous Bulgarian or Schengen visas (if any)
7. Proof of admission to a Bulgarian educational institution (if applicable)
8. In-person submission at the nearest Bulgarian embassy or consulate
9. All documents must be in the original language and accompanied by a notarized Bulgarian translation