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Bulgaria's main work route for most non-EU employees. The Single Permit bundles the right to work and the right to reside into one document tied to a specific employer and position. Behind the scenes the Employment Agency checks access to the labour market and the Migration Directorate issues the permit; you enter Bulgaria on a Type D visa first, then collect your residence card.
Non-EU nationals with a concrete job offer from a Bulgarian employer who don't fall under a specialised route like the EU Blue Card or an intra-company transfer.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
The single permit is generally issued for up to three years, or for the length of your employment contract if that is shorter.
Yes. Third-country workers generally cannot exceed about 20% of an employer's average staff, rising to around 35% for small and medium enterprises.
Before applying, your employer must run a labour market survey for at least 15 days to show the role could not be filled by a local or equally-eligible worker.
Family reunification is possible through the appropriate residence route once you are legally established, with its own separate requirements.
Because the permit is tied to a specific employer and contract, a change of job generally requires a new application or amendment, and losing the job can affect your status.
Yes. Your working conditions and pay cannot be less favourable than those for Bulgarian nationals doing comparable work.
The Single Permit is Bulgaria's main work route for most non-EU employees: it bundles the right to work and reside into one document tied to a specific employer and role. You enter on a Type D visa first, then collect your residence card.
