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Bulgaria citizenship by descent is governed by Българско гражданство — по произход. Bulgarian citizenship by descent is available to children and grandchildren of Bulgarian citizens by origin. We coordinate with the Bulgarian Ministry of Justice and consulates, recovering pre-1944 records from the National Archives in Sofia.
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The key thing to know: Must prove unbroken chain of Bulgarian 'origin' (by blood). The ancestor must have been a Bulgarian citizen, not merely an ethnic Bulgarian.
Transmission rule: Both parents equally. 'By origin' means at least one parent is a Bulgarian citizen.
Generational limit: No generational limit — any descendant of a Bulgarian citizen by origin can claim
Dual citizenship: Permitted — Bulgaria allows dual and multiple citizenship.
Language requirement: None for descent path.
Filing authority: Bulgarian Ministry of Justice or Bulgarian consulate abroad.
FAQ
Is there a generational limit for Bulgaria citizenship by descent?
Bulgaria: No generational limit — any descendant of a Bulgarian citizen by origin can claim
Does Bulgaria allow dual citizenship?
Bulgaria: Permitted — Bulgaria allows dual and multiple citizenship.
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