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Residence in Bulgaria for EU citizens: the long-term residence certificate
Residence in Bulgaria for EU citizens: when to apply, the documents the Migration Directorate asks for, fees in euros and permanent residence.
7 min readPaperworkOpening a bank account in Bulgaria: the euro, the basic account and your rights
Bank account in Bulgaria for expats: the euro since 2026, your right to a basic payment account, documents to bring and the 10-day rule.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Bulgaria: the step-by-step guide to your first weeks
Moving to Bulgaria from the EU: the residence certificate, LNCh number, health cover, bank account and euro changeover, in the order you will need them.
7 min readPaperworkMoving to Bulgaria from the UK after Brexit: what you need now
Moving to Bulgaria from the UK after Brexit: the 90/180-day rule, long-stay visa or permit, withdrawal agreement rights, health cover and driving.
6 min readPaperworkDriving in Bulgaria: your licence, registering a car and the e-vignette
Driving in Bulgaria as an expat: EU licence validity, one-month car registration, compulsory insurance and e-vignette prices from 1 August 2026.
6 min readPaperworkBulgaria LNCh number: the foreigner's personal number and the NRA service number
Bulgaria LNCh number explained: who issues it, how it differs from the NRA service number, which form to file and why it is your tax ID as a foreigner.
6 min readPaperworkBulgaria e-government for expats: NRA PIK code, e-signature and egov.bg
Bulgaria e-government for foreigners: which office does what, how to get the NRA PIK code or a qualified e-signature, and what egov.bg covers.
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