Complete Guide to Bulgaria's Type D Visa — 2026 Edition
If you're a British citizen planning to move to Bulgaria, the Type D visa is where it all starts. It's not residence itself — it's the entry permit that lets you get into Bulgaria and apply for your Residence Card (Карта на чужденец).
This guide covers the entire process from start to finish, including all six routes to residency.
What's inside the guide:
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If you're a British citizen planning to move to Bulgaria, the Type D visa is where it all starts. It's not residence itself — it's the entry permit that lets you get into Bulgaria and apply for your Residence Card (Карта на чужденец).
This guide covers the entire process from start to finish, including all six routes to residency.
What's inside the guide:
- Common documents required for every route
- How to fill in the visa application form step by step
- Embassy-approved sworn translators in London (with contact details)
- Route-specific documents and checklists
- Health insurance — what's accepted and where to buy it
- Full costs breakdown
- The long-term pathway from Type D all the way to EU citizenship
- Critical rules and common mistakes to avoid
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