Seasonal work up to 90 days
- a short-stay visa issued for the purposes of seasonal work, IF needed.
Seasonal work between 90 days and 9 months
There is a specific scheme for seasonal workers in Bulgaria in compliance with the requirements of the Directive 2014/36/EU. You must obtain:
- a work permit for seasonal worker;
- a visa “type D”.
Seasonal work up to 90 days
| Where and how to apply | There is no need of work permit. After your arrival your employer must register your employment at the Employment Agency’s relevant local Directorate “Employment Office”, where he is established. |
Seasonal work between 90 days to 9 months
| Where and how to apply | You must first obtain an approval for the issuance of a Seasonal Worker’s Permit. Before your arrival, your employer must apply for an approval for the issuance of a Seasonal Worker’s Permit at the central administration of the Employment Agency. A Seasonal Worker’s Permit is issued only for the approved specific economic sectors: HORECA (Tourism) and Agriculture. The approval is given by the Employment Agency directly to the Migration Directorate of MoI and the employer is being informed. Visa “type D” Once your stay has been permitted, you should, if necessary, apply for a visa “type D” at the Bulgarian embassy or consulate in your home countrySearch for available translations of the preceding link. The visa gives you the right to enter Bulgaria. Your employer must pay your travel from the place of origin to the place of work in the Republic of Bulgaria and your return trip. The employer must provide you with suitable housing, meeting all health and safety standards, for the duration of your contract. Residence permit Once you have arrived in Bulgaria with your valid visa (in case you need a visa to enter the country), you must also obtain a residence permit from the Migration DirectorateSearch for available translations of the preceding link after you enter Bulgaria. |
| Documents required | To obtain a work permit, you must show:
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Duration of validity of permits | The Seasonal Worker’s Permit is valid for a maximum of 9 months. |
Further requirements | After you arrive, you have five days to notify your address of residence to the competent authorities. |
| Appeals | Decisions related to residence permits can be challenged before local administrative courts within 14 days. |
| Change of employment | A seasonal worker can change the employer after a permission from the Employment Agency without leaving the territory of Bulgaria. |
| Further information | More on work permits More on visas |
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