Free Accommodation and Meals: Employer-provided housing and free staff meals in hotel restaurants.
Competitive European Wages: Monthly salary ranging from 600 to 1,300 EUR depending on the role, with structured working hours (8–10 hours per day, 5–6 days per week).
Inclusive Eligibility: Open to candidates of all nationalities, including men, women, and couples up to 55 years of age.
Resort Work Environment: Placements in premier seaside and mountain tourism destinations across Bulgaria during winter and summer seasons.
Pathway to Long-Term Residence: Opportunity for contract extensions and employer assistance to secure a multi-year Temporary Residence Card (TRC).
Path to Permanent Residency (PR): Eligible to apply for Long-Term or Permanent Residency in Bulgaria after 5 years of continuous legal residence.
Lowest Corporate & Personal Tax Rates in the EU: Advantageous flat 10% income tax rate, maximizing net take-home earnings for employees.
Rapidly Expanding Job Market: High demand for skilled labor across construction, logistics, manufacturing, IT, and customer service operations.
Family Reunification: Foreign workers holding a valid residence permit can sponsor their immediate family members (spouse and minor children) to join them legally in Bulgaria.
Employer Application at Migration Directorate: The Bulgarian employer files an application for a Single Residence and Work Permit (Единно разрешение за пребиваване и работа) directly at the Migration Directorate under the Ministry of Interior in Bulgaria.
Employment Agency & Security Clearances: The Migration Directorate coordinates with the Employment Agency (Агенция по заетостта) and National Security Agency (DANS) to review the market test and conduct background checks.
Approval Decision & Registration Code: Upon approval, the Migration Directorate issues a positive decision, generating an official electronic reference number sent to the applicant/agency.
Embassy Appointment & Type D Visa Application: The applicant schedules an appointment at the accredited Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria (e.g., Embassy in New Delhi for Bangladeshi nationals) to apply for a Long-Stay Visa (Type D).
Biometrics & Visa Issuance: The applicant submits physical documents, registers biometric data, and completes an interview. Processing takes approximately 30 to 45 days. Upon approval, the Type D visa sticker is stamped into the passport.
Entry into Bulgaria: The worker travels to Bulgaria on their Type D visa to complete the final residence card processing.
Consular Long-Stay Visa (Type D) Fee: €100 (payable in local currency or EUR at the embassy counter).
Work Permit & Government Processing Fees: Official state processing fees apply as per Bulgarian immigration authorities.
Plastic Residence Card Fee (In Bulgaria): BGN 45 (approx. €23) for standard 30-day card printing, or higher for express service.
Official Document Translation & Legalization Fees: Certified translation and legalization charges per page by a sworn Bulgarian court translator.
Valid Passport: Original passport valid for at least 18 months from the date of visa application, containing at least 2 blank pages.
Visa Application Form: Duly filled and signed Bulgarian Long-Stay (Type D) Visa application form.
Passport-Style Photographs: 2 recent biometric photographs (3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background) matching Bulgarian embassy specifications.
Migration Directorate Approval: Copy of the official approval letter / decision issued by the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior.
Employment Contract: Signed original employment contract specifying job role, monthly salary (meeting minimum threshold requirements), and working hours.
Proof of Accommodation: Notarized lease contract (Договор за наем) or employer housing declaration in Bulgaria covering at least one year.
Police Clearance Certificate: Issued by the applicant’s home country, apostilled/certified, and officially translated into Bulgarian by an authorized translator.
Travel Medical Insurance: Valid insurance covering emergency medical treatment with minimum coverage of €30,000 for the initial entry period.
Arrival Registration: The foreign worker must register their residential address with the local Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior (МВР) within 5 days of entering Bulgaria.
In-Person Visit to Migration Directorate: The worker visits the local Migration Directorate office to present their passport, Type D visa, and original housing documents.
Biometric Data Submission: Biometric measurements (fingerprints, facial photograph, and signature) are captured at the Migration Directorate.
Issuance of Biometric Permit Card: A plastic biometric card (Single Residence and Work Permit) combining temporary residence and employment authorization is issued within 14 to 30 days.
Permit Validity & Renewal: Issued for up to 3 years (or the duration of the employment contract). Extensions must be filed at least 60 days prior to expiry, and employer changes require official re-authorization from the Migration Directorate.
