Employment of family members who have been granted a long-term residence permit pursuant to Article 24(1)(13) of the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act

The work permit is issued by the Executive Director of the National Employment Agency at the request of the local company on the basis of a long-term residence permit issued by the Ministry of Interior. 

The permit is issued to third-country nationals who are family members of a worker who is employed in Bulgaria  and/or who have obtained a long-term residence permit.

The permit is valid for up to one year and may be extended if the conditions for its initial granting are still valid. 

Тhe foreigners provide official documents required for the relevant position proving their specialized knowledge, skills and professional experience.

The required documents for granting the permit for access to the labour market are set out in Article 25(2) of the Implementing Rules for the Labour Migration and Labour Mobility Act (LMLMA).