Work permit (single permit / EU Blue Card) (Единно разрешение / Синя карта на ЕС)
Work permit (single permit / EU Blue Card) is a residence route in Bulgaria (Anställning). Employer-sponsored; labour-market test (non-EU staff ≤20–35% of workforce); Blue Card salary ≥ 1.5× average wage.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
10% flat
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Anställning |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Avgifter (familj) | — |
| Inkomst / år | — |
| Tillgångar | — |
| Min. vistelse | — |
| PUT | 5 |
| Medborgarskap | 10 |
| Arbete | yes |
| Behörig | non-EU nationals |
| Skatt | 10% flat |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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