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JessicaJoseph
  9/11/2021 06:03 EST

Article 15 of the Bulgarian Citizenship Act allows foreign nationals to acquire Bulgarian citizenship if they can prove their Bulgarian origin. The act offers three categories of persons who are eligible to apply for Bulgarian citizenship through the repatriation method:

• A person of Bulgarian origin
• A person adopted by a Bulgarian citizen
• A person whose parent(s)/grandparent(s)lived in Bulgaria.

Obtaining Bulgarian citizenship through the repatriation method is a faster and more transparent procedure. The application for Bulgarian citizenship by origin is considered within 9 months of application.

If one obtains Bulgarian citizenship by descent, then he isn't required to renounce his current citizenship as Bulgaria allows him to hold dual citizenship. As well, applicants also do not require to prove knowledge of the Bulgarian language, nor do they have to reside in Bulgaria before attaining a Bulgarian passport.

Documents required to apply for Bulgarian citizenship by origin are as follows:

• Application form
• Certificate of Bulgarian origin issued from the Ministry of Justice
• Birth certificate
• Proof of Bulgarian origin of the ascending of the applicant
• Police clearance certificate
• Other additional certificates

Bulgarian citizenship is European citizenship. With it, you are allowed to live, work and study in all EU, EEA countries without limitations. You will also have unrestricted access to health insurance, banking and business opportunities in any European country. Bulgarian citizenship also offers rights to access the education system of Bulgaria and the member states of the EU. Bulgarian citizens have visa-free access or visa on arrival access to 174 countries and territories. Bulgarian citizenship gives the right to establish or own a business in Bulgaria or any other EU or EEA state or Switzerland. It also offers the right to acquire land or immovable property in Bulgaria and several other EU countries. A Bulgarian passport will drastically improve the quality of your life as it gives you a sense of security and confidence.

Bulgarian origin can be proved by showing birth proof from Bulgarian or foreign authorities. The document must state that one of your ancestors is born in Bulgaria and is of Bulgarian origin. If you cannot prove your Bulgarian origin, then experienced law firms like Citizens can assist you to obtain extracts from the registry of births, deaths and marriages with the local municipality. Citizenship lawyers of Citizensl will assist you in obtaining a birth certificate of your deceased ancestors born in Bulgaria.

Citizensl is a well-established legal advisory firm with long experience in the citizenship program. We have a dedicated team processing citizenship applications who are experts at determining potential issues that could prevent you from obtaining Bulgarian citizenship. They know how to rectify the issues and let things get done.

With Citizensl you will get full confidentiality professional services. We are a company with many years of proven experience in obtaining European citizenship. From the very beginning until the moment you receive a Bulgarian passport, we use years-long experience and knowledge of Bulgarian and International legislation to make the process simple and reliable.

www-citizensl-com

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