Bulgaria freelance visa.

The official page asks for: a short description of the freelance activity, a detailed business plan for the permit period, at least 2 years of work experience in the field, bulgarian language at level B1 or higher, a licence if the profession is regulated and copy of passport and photos.

The page sets no income figure. Proof of money to carry out the business plan is needed. No sum is set.

The Employment Agency permit is issued for up to one year. Yes. An extension needs a new plan, a report on the last period, at least two service contracts and proof of no tax debts.

EUR 204.52 (BGN 400) for the Employment Agency permit and for each extension. Visa and residence permit fees are extra.

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. Non-EU citizens who want to work in Bulgaria as freelancers. The Employment Agency must approve the freelance activity before a long-stay visa or residence permit can follow. Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Bulgaria without this visa.

Freelance work only. The agency refuses the permit if the papers show a plan to work as an employee.

At the head office of the Employment Agency. The permit is then the basis for a long-stay visa or residence permit from the Ministry of Interior. The Employment Agency decides within one month of the application.