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Bulgarian Parliament has adopted at first reading amendments to the Foreigners Act. Photo by BGNES
Five-year legal stay in Bulgaria is the basic criteria for foreigners who want to receive a Bulgarian citizenship, state the amendments to the Foreigners Act, adopted at first reading in the parliament.
The candidates have to prove that they have enough resources, as well as a health insurance, so that they do not become a burden to a EU member state. After obtaining a citizenship, their status is permanent, as long as they do not violate the principles, laid down by European directives.
The amendments also define the reasons for a potential withdrawal of the citizenship. It is valid for five years and when it expires, it could be automatically renewed after a submitted application.
The European definition of family reunion has also been introduced, as well as requirements for providing a simplified procedure for entry and residence of the members of the citizen's family.
The bill envisions texts, defining the type of people, coming from non-EU member states and eligible for long-term stay in Bulgaria for educational purposes.
Directive 2009/50/ЕО, regarding the "blue card" permits, will be partially applied. It allows highly qualified workers from non-EU countries to stay in Bulgaria together with their families and practice their profession on the country's territory.
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