Can you apply for BG residence permit with Romanian residence permit?

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alexandriaastrid Member

Member since 16 January 2018

alexandriaastridMember22 January 2021 22:08:41

Hi,

I am currently im Bucharest, Romania for work. I am almost 2 years here and I am planning to move to Bulgaria before the end of year. There is an employer in Bulgaria who is willing tp hire me, my question is, do I have to return to the Philippines to apply for a Type D visa? Or is there a way to bypass this and go straight to getting a residence permit in Bulgaria and start to work? I know that we are allowed 90 days to stay with our romanian residence permit.

gwynj Bulgaria Expert

Member since 30 June 2020

gwynjBulgaria Expert23 January 2021 07:38:02

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Hmmm... for non-EU nationals, I think it's not so easy. Job offer is not enough.

Although pretty sure you don't need to return to Philippines for Type D, you should be able to get it at the Bulgarian Embassy in Bucharest.

My lawyer says the easiest way is as "trade representative". But this will cost a bit to setup.

How did you get your residence permit in Romania?

Also... bear in mind that in 3 years more years in RO, you should be eligible to get a EU Long Term Residence Permit. This will allow you freedom of movement within the EU, which means you could come to BG, or choose a higher paying country like Germany or Spain instead.

Vasilev Contributor

Member since 22 July 2020

VasilevContributor23 January 2021 08:03:02

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*** TRO is one of the easyest options for obtaing residence permit in Bulgaria. So, the Labour agreement is also an option, but it requires some special conditions to meet, as a number of foreign workers in the company for example. If you have special educational and abilities you can apply for "blue card" permit, which is more interesting.

alexandriaastrid Member

Member since 16 January 2018

alexandriaastridMember23 January 2021 11:58:43

Hello! I got my residence thru an employer. I cannot stay here longer because my employer is leaving the country.

Vasilev Contributor

Member since 22 July 2020

VasilevContributor23 January 2021 12:26:54

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The Romanian RP gives you the right to enter Bulgaria despite all the restrictions. It is possible to apply to the nearest BG Consulate for Visa D if you meet all the requirements for RP.
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chchristov Active member

Member since 21 December 2020

chchristovActive member17 February 2021 14:05:48

You can apply in any consulate of Bulgaria (also in Romania) BUT you must have a valid reason for that. Such as employment as you suggested.

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