We live in dynamic times, where borders between countries are gradually blurring and people seek opportunities for career development in different parts of the world. Bulgarians try their luck abroad, while foreigners choose to settle in Bulgaria, attracted by the beautiful nature, a calmer lifestyle, etc. Foreigners from EU countries and third country nationals need to take certain steps and meet certain criteria in order to start working in Bulgaria. The National Employment Agency was so kind as to provide Radio Bulgaria with comprehensive information on the topic, which we present to you in a summarized form. The National Employment Agency is the institution in Bulgaria that provides information, consults and mediates between job seekers and employers.
The normative acts regulating the employment of foreigners on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria are as follows:
The conditions for employment of foreigners from EU member states in Bulgaria are as follows:
In addition to citizens of other EU member states, equal access to the Bulgarian labor market is also granted to citizens of an EEA (European Economic Area) country, or citizens of the Swiss Confederation.
Requirements for third-country nationals to work in Bulgaria:
Citizens of a third country are allowed access to the labor market in Bulgaria under the following circumstances:
Which third-country nationals are not entitled to access the labour market in Bulgaria?
Published and translated by Kostadin Atanasov
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