Acquiring Bulgarian Citizenship by Descent

Eligibility Criteria

✅ At least one parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent must be of Bulgarian origin.
✅ Proof of Bulgarian ancestry through official records is required.
✅ Applicants must not have committed serious crimes or pose a threat to national security.

✅ Applicant’s birth certificate.
✅ Birth certificates or identity documents of Bulgarian parent(s), grandparent(s), or great-grandparent(s).
✅ Proof of Bulgarian descent (passport, historical documents, Bulgarian identity documents).
✅ Additional legal documents as required by Bulgarian authorities.

📍 Gather and certify required documents.
📍 Submit the application to the Bulgarian Ministry of Justice or a Bulgarian consulate.
📍 Pay any applicable processing fees.
📍 Await verification and approval from Bulgarian authorities.

Can I hold dual citizenship?

Yes, Bulgaria allows dual citizenship.

Can I apply if my ancestors left Bulgaria many years ago?

Yes, but you must provide documented proof of Bulgarian descent.

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