After arrival

Step 2: registration, Bulgarian ID, bank and healthcare.

90 daysthen register

5 yearsvalidity of residence ID

Blagoevgradimmigration office

Bankwith your ID

Step 2

Becoming a resident of Bulgaria

Have you arrived? Then this is where the paperwork starts. If you live in Bulgaria for more than 90 days, you must register. With your Bulgarian ID you then arrange the rest.

ChecklistAfter arrival

Register with the immigration officeFor Bansko in Blagoevgrad, required after 90 days
Collect your Bulgarian IDAfter about a week, valid for 5 years
Open a bank accountWith your Bulgarian ID and passport
Arrange health insuranceThrough your employer or yourself as a freelancer
Exchange your driving licenceAfter living here at least 6 months
Transfer your carAfter you have your Bulgarian ID
Get to know the neighboursLocal help is worth its weight in gold