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Bulgaria Long-Stay Permit for Retired Persons (12 months, renewable annually)for 🌍 Zambia citizens travelling to 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

6 required items — tick each one off as you prepare your application.

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Bulgaria Long-Stay Permit for Retired Persons (12 months, renewable annually) — Document Checklist

🌍 Zambia citizens applying for 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Printed: 14 June 2026

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This checklist is compiled from official government sources and is provided as a general guide only. Exact requirements may vary by individual circumstances, consulate, and current policy. Always verify the latest requirements on the official government portal before submitting your application.

Clean criminal record certificate
Health insurance valid in Bulgaria
Proof of a stable pension or regular income sufficient to support the stay without working
National (Type D) long-stay visa application on the basis of self-sufficiency / retirement
Valid passport and passport photographs
Proof of accommodation in Bulgaria (lease or property title)

Source: Visa Search by Altoglobe — thevisasearch.com
Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before travelling.