Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin Archives

Free Advisory on Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin

August 8, 2025 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin

We’ve been receiving a large number of inquiries about Bulgarian citizenship by origin—and many applicants seem understandably confused about how it works. To clear things up, we’re now offering free consultations for anyone interested in applying under this category. To fully grasp this concept, it’s important to understand that citizenship and ethnicity are two distinct […]

What to Do After a Refused Citizenship by Origin Application

November 23, 2024 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin

Bulgaria citizenship application refused

Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin and Common Challenges If your citizenship by origin application was refused due to a lack of evidence of your ethnicity, there are alternative approaches to pursue Bulgarian citizenship. Under Article 15, para 2 of the Bulgarian Citizenship Act, individuals may apply for Bulgarian citizenship if they have an ancestor within the […]

Bulgarian citizenship for Russian citizens

July 25, 2023 / by Advocate Markov / Bulgarian Citizenship by Origin

Claiming Bulgarian Origin for Soviet Union-born Ethnic Bulgarians Bulgaria offers a promising opportunity for ethnic Bulgarians to reclaim their Bulgarian citizenship, provided they can provide substantial evidence of their Bulgarian ancestry. According to the revised Citizenship Act, applicants must present official documents from Bulgarian or foreign authorities, confirming their familial connection to at least one […]