How does Seasonal Worker work in Bulgaria, and who qualifies?

The Seasonal Worker route covers seasonal jobs in sectors such as agriculture and tourism, and it splits into two tracks depending on how long you'll stay.

For short seasonal work of up to 90 days, you only need employer registration with the Employment Agency, plus a Type C short-stay visa if your nationality requires one. For longer seasonal work — from 90 days up to 9 months in any 12-month period — you need a continuous residence and work permit of the "seasonal worker" type, issued by the Ministry of Interior.

Either way, you'll need a seasonal job offer in a recognised seasonal sector. The longer permit is issued for the term of the contract, which by definition is not less than 90 days and not more than 9 months per 12-month period.

Because the two tracks have different paperwork and the rules can change, it's worth confirming the current requirements with official sources before you commit to a season. If you're an employer or worker trying to work out which track applies, ACME offers a free initial consultation.