FAQ on Opening Representative Office in Bulgaria

Frequently Asked Questions About Open a Representative Office in Bulgaria

We have compiled for you the frequently asked questions about Representation Establishment Procedures in Bulgaria.

The most frequently asked questions regarding the Representation Formation in Bulgaria are as follows;

How much does it cost to set up a representative in Bulgaria?

The total amount for the cost of establishing representation in Bulgaria is 1400 Euro

What should be done to get a Bulgarian Residence Permit after the establishment of your Representation in Bulgaria?

• Notarized RENT CONTRACT of the house that you will be residing in Bulgaria (make sure that your house is not in the underdeveloped areas of the city, the area of the house must be at least 60 square meters, not more than 3 people should live in the house, If somebody asks to home-owner that "who lives in this house", make sure that he knows you…)
• An account in which there is € 2250 bank in Bulgarian Bank

C- Health Insurance in Bulgaria

What is the path you need to follow for Bulgaria visa applications after the establishment of your Representation in Bulgaria?

- You need to apply for a Type D visa from the Bulgarian Consulate in Istanbul or the Bulgarian Embassy in Ankara.

How many days it will take to get D type visa for those who opened a representative agency in Bulgaria?

- For those who have opened a representative office in Bulgaria will be issued a visa application form after 30 business day (appr. 40-45 days) which is a period of investigation.  Applications for the Bulgaria D visa pass under the control and investigation of 4-5 different units such as the Bulgarian consulate, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bulgarian Foreign Branch.

The research and examination of the Bulgarian units will ensure that your applications are concluded in a positive or negative way.

For this reason, it can be seen that factors such as systematic problems to Bulgaria D visas, breakdowns that may occur during the investigation sometimes seem to be the issue, and you may need to make certain confirmations in order to understand the stage of your D visa applications.

For example; 20 days after your D visa application you will be checked whether you live at the said home. Or your host will be searched and information is obtained about you. If you have been investigated and checked for the visa applications in Bulgaria D, it means that everything is OK for your transactions. If your inquiry has not been investigated and investigated, we recommend you apply to the Bulgarian Foreigners Branch and obtain information about the current status of your proceedings.

If a Bulgarian Foreign Branch does not have a file about you there, you might understand that your Bulgaria D Visa applications are waiting in the Consulate for the reason that a number of missing documents are available.

I do not have a lease contract in Bulgaria, it it possible form my friend to make a declaration (Deklaratsiya) for me?

As of 2015.08, the Bulgarian Consulates and the Bulgarian Embassies do not accept the declaration. Please confirm the information in question.

What kind of problems can we encounter in the process of applying for Bulgaria D visa? Where can the problem be experienced?

- In case you are a criminal in Turkey

 - in case of deportation in the European Union

 - In case of violation of devised visa rules with the Schengen visa

 - If you have been illegally engaged in illegal activities in Bulgaria

 - If your company in Turkey has low capital

 - If your representative company is being used to obtain a residence permit, or if it is understood that many people have been using this company for this aim.

  - If it is detected that the house where you reside is rented to more than one person

  - It may be rejected due to the similarity of the name of a searched person.

You use your own money to deposit the lease contract and the bank account letter. When you are done, pull your money back to Bulgaria D until you get the visa. Is it possible?

Of course it’s possible. When you give us your proxy you need to talk to our customer representative. It is possible for us to do all the procedures for Bulgaria D Viza. You only have to come to the Bulgarian Consulate for a visa application.

Establishment phase of the company established in Bulgaria

We present to you the service costs of the company during the establishment and the subsequent phases.

Cost of establishment phase; 500 EURO

Monthly turnover 180 EURO

Monthly manager costs 120 EURO

Monthly Tax withholding tax temporary provision 50 EURO

Military Service 250 EUR

First charges, cash register, etc. 250 EURO

Annually from April to April there will be a fee of 400 € to be paid to publish the information about the company's annual registration and agency information (godisni finansovi otceti i drugi)

I established a representative office in Bulgaria. Can this company make import export, construction and other business? What advantages can I have?

- You can advertise your company, participate in fairs and place orders on behalf of your company.

- You cannot make production, make construction, trade, get a cash register or an invoice with the representative established in Bulgaria.

What are the advantages of establishing a representation in Bulgaria for a person?

In Bulgaria, obtaining a residence permit through your company's representative is the cheapest method.

Establishing a representative in Bulgaria does not impose a fixed-tax withholding taxpayer.

Do I have to take the Bulgaria D Vision every year? Bulgaria D Visa applications procedures will be the same every year?

The residence cards are given for 1 year in case of existence of Representation in Bulgaria. And the the applications for Bulgarian Residence Card is done each year by renewing the certificate of your company from the Bulgarian Foreigners Branch and you will be able to renew your card without coming to Turkey without a visa.

How long is the Bulgarian Consulate's D type Visa validity period?

Bulgarian Consulate General Istanbul, Bursa, Edirne and Ankara Embassy D Visa applications last for 1.5-3 months.

Bulgaria D writes and standardizes 6 months 180 days on Visa. It will not be missing or exceeded. This 6-month Bulgarian D Visa and Bulgarian Foreigners Branch should go to the resident card application. You have to do this process 20 day before your visa is expired.

Do you have a fast visa or Express application for Bulgaria D visa?

The Consulate of Bulgaria and the Bulgarian State do not have such an application for the visa applications for Bulgaria. The Bulgarian D visa process is started and followed. The situation is not only at the initiative of the Bulgarian Consulates.

There are some people who claims that they can make Bulgarian Express D Visa issued within 10 days. Are there saying correct?

It is a LIE. The visa is not Bulgaria D visa. This is either Type C visa of the Bulgarian consulate or multi-entry 6-month visa.

How the Guaranteed Bulgaria D visa is? Does this application have a legal dimension?

If you have fulfilled all the requirements, Bulgaria D Visa has no reason to be refused.

What do I have to do when Bulgaria D Visa refused to come. Why does the consulate refuse?

The Bulgarian Consulate / Embassy give a letter which includes the reason why the D visa is refused. That letter also indicates how you can appeal for objection to the refusal.

Do not hesitate to call us to take advantage of our 10 years of experiential knowledge for research and new applications.

Can I buy a car after completing the procedures of Representation in Bulgaria? Can I take that car to Turkey?

You can buy vehicles on your representative in Bulgaria. Every person eho has residence permit in Bulgaria can take his car to Turkey and stay in Turkey for two years.

Can I go to Germany or France to Schengen countries with the Bulgarian Residence Permit taken over Representation in Bulgaria?

Many people have entered Europe with the residence permit which is taken through the company's representation in BG.

If you have residence permit taken on the representation in Bulgaria, you can apply for Schengen visa or US and Canada visa from Bulgaria. It is easier to take such visas in Bulgaria.

The necessary documents to apply for the Schengen visa If there is residence permit taken on company's representation in Bulgaria;

If you are applying for a Schengen visa through your company's establishment in Bulgaria, the required documents are as follows;

Bulstat card, your estate representative, your representative's certificate, the home title deed you have in your bank account (you must have the money in it), rent contract, property documents. Invitation from country you are going to visit and hotel reservations and fly ticket.

Can I work in the Schengen countries with a Bulgarian residence permit?

You can apply to Schengen countries for permission to work in that country through Bulgaria, but you cannot work, sit or enter the country in Schengen countries with a residence permit through the Bulgarian representation.

I live in Bulgaria. I have a residence here. Can I get a Schengen visa?

There are short-term, long-term and permanent visa types and residence permits in Bulgaria with dozens of items. Among these residence permits, those who are married to a Bulgarian citizen with D visas have the right to go to the Schengen countries, but even if the law permits, no one sees that they can go.

I have residence permit through representation office in Bulgaria and I married a Bulgarian citizen. Can I change the residence status? Can I go to Europe when I change?

You have a representative office in Bulgaria and you marry a Bulgarian citizen while you are living in Bulgaria.

To change your visa status to marriage partnership, first go to the Foreigners branch of your area and explain the situation. In some cases, they will take the initiative without asking you to take D visa. If they do not, apply to the Bulgarian consulate / embassy in Turkey 2 months before the residence permit is over.

However, having residence permit through marriage will not be entitle you to work.

If you are working for your company, you need to get permission to work from the Bulgarian Work Ministry.

Which countries can be entered with Bulgaria Residence Permit?

You can enter the Balkan countries with your residence permit. (Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Moldova)

Can Croatia, Ukraine and Romania be entered with the Bulgarian Residence Permit?

Yes, you can also go to Bulgaria with your residence permit and Bulgaria multi-entry multi-visa.

What can I do if I do business in Bulgaria?

You can trade by establishing a Person, Limited or Joint Stock Company established in accordance with the commercial laws of Bulgaria.

What will be the cost of the company, monthly accounting and other expenses to be established in Bulgaria?

Total expenses for opening a representative office in Bulgaria (including establishment of a representative office, establishment of a BG LTD company visa, including card fees)

Representation in Bulgaria; 1400 EURO

Establishing a Firm in Bulgaria - 500 EURO

First Spending 250 EURO

Monthly Charge; 180 EURO

Company Manager (manager) insurance 120 EURO

Military service fee 250 EURO

Every year February - annual publication of financial expenses and annual publication of the company to publish the information given to the agency (godisni finansovi otceti i drugi)

What does Bulgaria D visa mean?

Bulgarian D Visa means I am going to live in Bulgarian more than 180 days a year.

Bulgaria D visa means you have approval from all inspecting and emigration authorities in Bulgaria.

How long must the passport expiration date be to apply for Bulgaria D visa through establishment of the representation?

Passport validity period for Bulgaria D visa should be minimum 18 months.

The expiry date of my passport terminates 6 months later, If I renew my passport before completion of the D visa application process, is it possible to issue visa on my new passport?

No. Because the approval is done according to your passport number. That number should not be different.

During the visa application, is my passport detained at the Embassy of Bulgaria until the visa is issued?

No, it is not detained.

I applied for the Bulgarian D Visa and got my visa. What extra work will be done in Bulgaria and how much will it cost?

After taking D visa, g oto Foreigners Branch in Bulgaria and apply for residence permit.

Moreover, health insurance should be done whose cost changes from 80 Euro to 200 euro depending on the policy and the insurance company.

You will be charged for the length of time that you will be eligible for your residence:

1 year:  500 lv

6 months:  250 lv

3 months:  125 lv

You will pay the card fee (plastic): 60 lv

And if you want your card to go slow on the fast side,

Fast 1 week: 120 lv

Express 3 days: 250 lv

How much costs for extra health insurance to be done? For 1 year?

It ranges from 80 euro to 200 euro depending on the policy and the insurance company.

How many days does it take to get my residence card? Is there an Express option for this procedure?

After your application, you will be investigated for 15 days. This research period does not have an Express option. After the confirmation you will be granted the card.

Residence permit card is granted;

Normal time; 1 month 45 lv

Fast option; 1 week 120lv

Express option; You can get it in 3 days 250 lv

What do you need every year to extend your card?

The application is done with the Certificate, Health Insurance, Leaseholder (with new dated) of the representation.