How Bulgaria's single permit works
Bulgaria uses a "single permit" system: one application covers both the right to work and the right to reside. Your future employer starts the process at the Bulgarian Employment Agency; once labor-market approval is granted, you apply for the D visa at the embassy, then convert it into a residence card after arrival.
Because the employer files first, a genuine job offer is the foundation of the whole process. We match candidates only with employers registered for third-country hiring.
Step-by-step timeline (2–3 months)
Follow your own file live on the tracking page — every stage from "Office Received" to "Visa Okay".
- Week 1–2: Free eligibility check, job matching, contract signing
- Week 2–5: Document collection and attestation (PCC, diplomas, medical)
- Week 4–8: Employer files at the Employment Agency; labor-market approval
- Week 8–12: D-visa application at the embassy, stamping, departure
Document checklist
- Passport valid 18+ months
- Job offer letter and signed contract
- Educational certificates with attestation
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Medical certificate
- Proof of accommodation in Bulgaria (employer usually provides)
Attestation is the slowest step — our document services handle MOFA and embassy attestation for you.
After arrival: from permit to EU residency
Within days of arrival you register with the Migration Directorate and receive your residence card. Renew it with your employment each year; after 5 years of continuous legal residence you can apply for long-term EU residency. Bulgaria's expected full Schengen integration keeps strengthening what your permit is worth.
Want a free assessment for Bulgaria? Contact us or see how to apply.
Frequently asked questions
What salary can Bangladeshi workers expect in Bulgaria?
Entry factory and construction roles typically pay the Bulgarian minimum wage or above, with overtime common. Skilled trades earn notably more. Your contract states the exact figure before you commit.
Is Bulgaria in Schengen?
Bulgaria joined Schengen for air and sea borders in 2024 and continues integrating land borders — meaning easier travel across Europe for residence-card holders.
Note: Dream International is a document processing and consultation service. We cannot guarantee visa approval — the final decision rests solely with the respective embassy or consulate. Our role is to make your application complete, accurate, and professionally presented.