WORK IN BULGARIA

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The past few years had a tremendous impact on the local workforce market. Numerous globally acclaimed companies have been slowly positioning their core customer support centers and backend teams in Bulgaria. Sofia and Varna have won a reputation of technology pivot for attracting professionals from around the country and abroad, having hosted a number of industry-related conferences.

After joining the EU, Bulgaria has started slowly growing its economy that was heavily affected by the financial crisis. With the aggressive penetration of global brands on the local market, many job openings for experts in industries such as engineering, health care and IT have been a primal focus for new talents.

Finding a job in Bulgaria is relatively easy. The old country is considered to have a working life country profile and encourages professionals from different backgrounds to join the workforce. The constant evolving business scene has opened thousands vacant positions for people of all backgrounds, settling down the country as one of the fastest developing economies within the EU.

Key Industries:

  • Metallurgy
  • Water & Sanitation
  • Transportation
  • Information Technologies
  • Pharmacy
  • Aviation
  • Engineering
  • Real Estate in Bulgaria
  • Production
  • Tourism in Bulgaria
  • Services
  • Creative, Marketing & Advertising

 

 

 

Starting a business in Bulgaria doesn’t require a full residency/citizenship settlement, sending job applications – too. What you will need if you happen to find yourself looking for a job in Bulgaria, is a work permit that can be issued by the General Labour Inspectorate Executive Agency. 

Settling in a new country can be a stressful and time-consuming process. To reduce the tension from looking for the perfect job, to adjusting in your new work environment, here are some industries you can consider as a jumpstart, until you are ready to move on:

 

There are few things you need to know before applying for a job in Bulgaria:

  1. Individuals must have at least 15 years of age to be permitted to work.
  2. When considering a job position, you must be offered a contract – either labour or a civil contract.
  3. The contract must contain accurate information about: both parties, workplace, job description, term of the contract, work hours, negotiated salary, amount of annual paid and extended holiday, termination notice, bonuses, etc.

The Bulgarian social systems covers the following cases, that are protected by a contract:

  1. General health insurance.
  2. Occupational disease and work-related accidents.
  3. Unemployment.
  4. Maternity.
  5. Death.

When signing your first contract, you should have:

  1. Copy of a Passport/ID card.
  2. Document that you’ve underwent a full medical examination.
  3. Criminal record certificate.
  4. Additional documents the employer might require.

 

Foreigners in Bulgaria are entitled to the same constitutional rights as Bulgarian citizens.

EU Citizens:
European Union citizens do not need a visa to stay in Bulgaria. They are able to enter and exit the country for up to three months. They can enter and exit the country with a passport or identity card.

Third-country Nationals:
Non-EU citizens and third-country nationals are able to transit, visit and stay for up to three months in Bulgaria when the EU and the third country has an agreement settled. Foreigners can reside in Bulgaria for up to 3 months, obtain permanent residency (5 years, renewable) or stay for indefinite period by obtaining Bulgarian citizenship.

Apply for Extended, Permanent Residency or Bulgarian CItizenship. Explore the alatenratives:

Bulgarian passports Fast-Track EU Citizenship

In 2005, Bulgaria’s workforce totaled an estimated 3.34 million. As of third quarter 2004, an estimated 11% of workers were in agriculture, with 32.7% in industry and the remaining 56.3% in the service sector. Unemployment was estimated at 11.5% in 2005.

Minimum age for employment is 16 years, with 18 years the minimum for hazardous work.

The law establishes a standard workweek of 40 hours with at least one 24hour rest period per week. Overtime rates of no less than 150% during weekdays, 175% during weekends, and 200% during official holidays are mandated by law.

JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER IN BULGARIA

Bulgaria offers a thriving business environment for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, startups and large corporations. The local market has grown significantly after the financial crisis, having stabilized its GDP and achieved low levels of unemployment. The country is set to be amongst the fastest developing economies within the EU since its joining back in 2007.

Explore citizenship through investment opportunities, or send us your application and we will assist you throughout the process of obtaining permanent residence or Bulgarian citizenship.

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