What visa-free "goodies" does the holder of a Residence Permit in Bulgaria receive?
This issue, judging by the frequency of calls to the Migration Center "Window to Bulgaria", has recently become particularly relevant. Perhaps this is due to the approaching Easter, because an average of up to 300 thousand residents of Bulgaria go on a trip around the country and abroad. It is also likely that the interest is due to the growing number of people wishing to change their place of residence to sunny and hospitable Bulgaria. In any case, this is an occasion for us to respond to those who do not know, and to remind those who may have forgotten.
There are very few EU countries that holders of Temporary Residence Cards in Bulgaria can visit without visas. But, as the hero of the comedy of the same name said, they exist. Cyprus is one of these states. If you have a passport, a Bulgarian personal card, health insurance, just in case of a bank certificate on the state of the account, a copy of the hotel reservation and a return ticket, a foreigner will be able to spend any of the upcoming Easter or May holidays on the island. Which, by the way, this year begins on April 14 and first lasts four days, then continues with a three-day weekend on the occasion of Workers' Day, followed by a long weekend from May 6 to 8. But the May holidays do not end with them either.
Wednesday, May 24, will also be a day off in Bulgaria. On this day, a foreigner living in Belarus who does not have a passport that allows him to move freely around the EU countries can get out somewhere nearby. For example, to the next country with visa-free entry for holders of a Bulgarian residence permit (permanent residence, DVR) – Romania. The choice of one-day excursions from Bulgaria to Romanian sights is very wide. Get more information on sightseeing Bulgaria and neighboring countries, everyone can visit the Migration Center "Window to Bulgaria". We always have something to offer you.
Croatia is the third state that gives the right to holders of temporary or permanent residence statuses in Bulgaria to visit its territory. As in the case of Cyprus and Romania, at the border, a foreign resident of Bulgaria will be required to have a passport, medical insurance, with which the MC "Window to Bulgaria" and a personal card will always help. Just in case, it is advisable to have a certificate of bank account, printouts of return tickets and hotel reservations with you.
The period of stay in these countries is standard and the same – 90 days within six months. It is also worth noting that the status of Residence permit in Bulgaria gives the right and opportunity to obtain a Schengen visa on the territory of this country. We also recall that around the Republic of Bulgaria there are many states that give the right of visa-free entry to citizens of Russia, Ukraine, and a number of other post-Soviet countries. In particular, Turkey, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia. It is better to check the current information on visa-free entry, as well as the duration of a one-time stay in a particular country, on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your state.
The Migration Center "Window to Bulgaria" is your reliable assistant in any issues related to planning and moving to Bulgaria for permanent residence.
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