FAQs

Yes. In mid-2025, Bulgaria introduced a Digital Nomad Visa scheme. This enables non-EU remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who work for foreign companies or clients to reside in Bulgaria on a long-term basis legally.

Yes – citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland can live in Bulgaria without a visa. They enjoy freedom of movement rights, requiring only a valid passport or ID card to enter.

Yes - if you are from a developing country (i.e., a country whose citizens are not on the visa-free list), you must obtain a visa to enter Bulgaria even for short stays (MFA).

Short stays: Many non-EU nationals (e.g., from the USA, Canada, Australia, etc.) do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days. Entry/Exit System (EES)

Yes, non-Bulgarian family members of Bulgarian citizens can reside in Bulgaria, but they must undergo a family reunification process.

Internet or mobile network down in Bulgaria? Try these quick checks, then contact A1, Yettel, or Vivacom via the correct helplines. Includes city-agnostic numbers and outage tips.

Learn immediate steps for gas smells and what to do during district-heating or hot-water outages in Bulgaria. Safety rules, provider hotlines, and city contacts included.

No power in Bulgaria? Diagnose flat vs grid issues, contact your regional distributor (Electrohold, EVN, Energo-Pro), stay safe around water/electrics, and guard appliances against surges.