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@Kath948381

The application fee is small, and if you do it yourself (rather than paying an attorney) that will save a lot. The biggest expenses are getting down to the Bulgarian embassy in London, and getting official documents (e.g. marriage certificate) and legalisations (and maybe even a certified translation). But, overall, it's a pretty easy process if you have an appropriate relative who's already a Bulgarian legal resident, and it's probably going to cost a few hundred rather than a few thousand.

It's a bit easier for me as I arrived here pre-Brexit, but earlier this year I did Family Reunification in order to import my very old father (97 and still ticking). I did the submission mostly myself, but I paid a local "helper" to check it. Probably less than 300 euros overall.

Thank you I'd heard it costs a lot of money not counting the multiple visits to the embassy  in London then it has to be renewed over here every year. Thankfully we go out ours just before Brexit and when we receive our new ones next week we can apply for perminant residence cards.

Kath, I'm glad you and your hubby got your residence arranged. For new application, the person would need to apply and then go for an interview at the Embassy in London to get a long-stay visa. The Embassy fee required to submit the application won't be more than 200 EUR, but as Gwyn said there will be other costs assembling the paperwork. Family reunification is likely to be cheapest and easiest of all the options. Chances are they should be able to manage it at a fairly low cost without needing an immigration lawyer's help.