Guides to Bulgarian citizenship by origin
Each guide is written by Darya Melnik, dated and checked against the Bulgarian Citizenship Act, the Ministry of Justice and EU sources. New guides are added regularly.
Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin in 2026: The Complete Guide
Who can get Bulgarian citizenship through a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent, what Article 15 of the Citizenship Act waives, how the procedure works and how long it takes in 2026.
Certificate of Bulgarian Origin in 2026: What It Is For Now
Do you still need a certificate of Bulgarian origin from the Agency for Bulgarians Abroad? What changed in March 2021, when the certificate is used today and how permanent residence by origin works.
How to Apply for Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin: Step by Step
The Bulgarian citizenship application for people of Bulgarian origin in 2026: where to file, the interview, who reviews the case, the nine-month deadline, the presidential decree and the documents you receive afterwards.
Bulgarian Citizenship Documents Checklist for Applicants of Bulgarian Origin
The Ministry of Justice list of documents for Bulgarian citizenship by origin in 2026: kinship records, criminal record and medical certificates, declarations, translations, apostille and the €153.39 state fee.
Bulgarian Citizenship for Children, Spouses and Parents
How Bulgarian citizenship by origin works for the whole family in 2026: children under 14 and from 14 to 18, adult children, parents and siblings, spouses without Bulgarian origin and children born later.
Bulgarian Passport Benefits and Dual Citizenship: What Really Changes
What a Bulgarian passport gives in 2026: EU citizenship, Schengen since 2025, the euro since 2026, living and working in other EU countries, dual citizenship rules and the cases in which naturalisation can be revoked.