See 11 for a work permit assessment tool.
Since Bulgaria has become an EU member state, EU nationals are not required to obtain visas or work permits in order to be allowed to enter or work in the country. EU nationals wishing to work or reside in Bulgaria for more than three months should obtain a certificate of residence. This is a relatively straightforward registration procedure – the certificate is issued within one working day and may be valid for up to five years if a valid contract/an assignment letter/financial means and social security coverage is in place for this term.
Non-EU nationals need to obtain a work permit in order to legally work in the country. The procedure is time-consuming and various documents need to be submitted to the labour authorities. On the basis of the work permit, the expatriate should apply for a long-term visa type D and later for a Bulgarian residence permit, which would allow the individual to reside and work legally in Bulgaria. A link to the application process can be found here
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