Published: 29.09.2026

• 2026-09-29Bulgarian Tax Residents Must Declare Foreign Income and Assets

  Individuals who are Bulgarian tax residents must declare foreign income for 2025, as well as foreign real estate, shares and company interests. The main filing deadline was April 30, 2026; late filings and corrections can be submitted until September 30, 2026.

• 2026-08-11Bulgaria Proposes a Unified National Framework for Implementing International Sanctions

  The government published a bill for public consultation to create a more coordinated national framework for implementing UN, EU and other international sanctions binding on Bulgaria. The proposal assigns responsibilities among 21 authorities, including financial-sanctions compliance, visa refusals and measures preventing sanctioned individuals from entering or transiting Bulgaria.

• 2026-07-29Bulgaria Allows Some Seasonal Foreign Workers to Extend Their Stay

  In certain cases, foreign nationals who entered Bulgaria on a tourist visa may extend their stay for up to three months if they have the required documents and legal grounds. The possibility may also apply to visa-free visitors who need to remain for seasonal employment; Bulgaria issues a uniform Schengen visa.

• 2026-07-22Bulgarian Government Approves Amendments to Single Residence and Work Permit Rules

  The Bulgarian government approved a bill incorporating the requirements of EU Directive 2024/1233 on the single residence and work permit into national law. The bill would allow permit holders to retain residence rights after losing their jobs under specified conditions and would require some applicants to apply from outside Bulgaria.

• 2026-04-28Non-EU Students in Bulgaria Need a Type D Visa and Residence Permit

  Bulgaria’s profile on the European Education Area portal states that students from outside the EU need a Type D visa and a residence permit from the Migration Directorate. After arrival, they must register their address within five days, and they may generally work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year.

• 2026-02-26Bulgaria and Romania Have Been Full Schengen Members Since 1 January 2025

  Under the EU summary of the Schengen Borders Code, Bulgaria and Romania became full members of the Schengen area on 1 January 2025. Common external-border entry conditions apply, including a valid travel document, a visa where required, proof of the purpose of stay and sufficient means of subsistence; internal border checks are generally absent within the area.