The EuroBrits Bulgaria project helped UK nationals who moved to Bulgaria before 1 January 2021 with securing their residence status now that the UK has left the EU. The AIRE Centre implemented the EuroBrits Bulgaria project until the end of September 2021.

UK nationals who were legally residing in Bulgaria before 1 January 2021 do not have to abide by the 90 days in every 180 day period with respect to their residence in Bulgaria. However, they should apply for the new residence permits as soon as possible. 

If you are a UK national who moved to Bulgaria before the end of the year 2020, you can read our information sheets and watch our webinars for more information on the procedure and documentation necessary for a successful application. 

You can visit our EuroBrits Residence Guide where you can find concise information on the Withdrawal Agreement. You can also take a quick quiz to find out whether you are a beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agreement by clicking here.

Information Sheets

We have produced a series of information sheets designed to provide practical information to UK nationals seeking to secure their residence in Bulgaria. We want these sheets to be as helpful as possible and want to know if they have supported you in obtaining a residence permit or if they have assisted you to help someone else do so. Please help us to improve our service by giving us feedback on these resources HERE. 

NOTE that all of the following information sheets were accurate on 30 September 2021. We have not updated our information sheets since the end of the EuroBrits Bulgaria project.

1. UK nationals' right to reside in Bulgaria now that the UK has left the EU

2. What does the Withdrawal Agreement mean for UK nationals in Bulgaria?

3. How can UK nationals secure their right to reside in Bulgaria now the UK has left the EU?

4. How can the family members of UK nationals in Bulgaria secure their residence now that the UK has left the EU?

5. UK students' right to reside in Bulgaria now the UK has left the EU

6. How does the residence status of UK nationals affect their rights to healthcare in Bulgaria during the Coronavirus pandemic?

7. How can UK nationals appeal a rejection of their application for a residence permit?

8. Post-transition period residence rights FAQs

Webinars

The EuroBrits Bulgaria team has hosted 3 webinars so far.

1. EuroBrits Bulgaria hosted webinar on residence rights for UK nationals who moved to Bulgaria before 1 January 2021 on Tuesday 9 February. Our Bulgarian legal expert answered your questions on residence now that the transition period is over. We covered residence renewals, new applications, COVID-19 residence rules, family members & students. 

You can view a recording of this webinar here and read a summary of the questions discussed in our post-transition period residence rights FAQs document 

2. EuroBrits Bulgaria hosted a webinar for UK national students to assist them when applying for the new residence permits for UK nationals on Wednesday 25 November. Our Bulgarian legal expert returned to explain the process students need to go through to secure their residence for the duration of their studies and beyond!

You can view a recording of this webinar here

3. EuroBrits Bulgaria hosted a webinar for self-sufficient UK nationals in Bulgaria on Wednesday 11 November. Our Bulgarian Legal Expert gave a presentation on the new residence permits for UK nationals and answered your questions on the application process.

You can view a recording of the webinar here

Useful Links

Living in Bulgaria - GOV.UK

Bulgarian Ministry of Interior - Information about Brexit

List of Regional Migration Directorate offices