Bulgarian Institutions
Ministry of Labour and Social Policy
Provides information on labour laws, employment policies, and international agreements.
Employment Agency
Assists with job searches, issues work permits, and supports labour market integration for foreign workers.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Offers information about Bulgarian embassies, consular services, and visa application procedures.
Ministry of Interior
Oversees public order, security, and administrative services, including: issuance of personal documents (IDs, passports); registration of residence and address changes; border control and migration management (via the Migration Directorate – Ministry of Interior).
Ministry of Education and Science
Provides information on education in Bulgaria, education opportunities and oversees education policies, accreditation,including: recognition of foreign diplomas and degrees; scholarships and educational programs for local and international students; accreditation standards and research initiatives and scientific projects.
Ministry of Health
Provides information on national healthcare policies, public health programs, and medical regulations.
General Labour Inspectorate Executive Agency
Monitors labour conditions, employment contracts, and workers’ rights.
Labour offices in Bulgaria
Provides information on job positions, assist employers and employees with application procedures, offer reintegration programs, and career counseling, provide information on legal employment requirements.
National Revenue Agency
Provides details on tax obligations, social security contributions, and registration for foreign workers.
National Social Security Institute (NSSI)
Offers access to social insurance, pensions, and benefits.
Commission for Protection against Discrimination
Protects workers’ rights and ensures equal treatment regardless of nationality.
The National Centre for Information and Documentation (NACID)
Recognizes foreign higher education degrees for academic/professional use in Bulgaria; solve issues certificates for regulated professions.
EU sources
EU Immigration Portal
Official European Union portal with information on immigration rules, procedures, and rights for non-EU nationals wishing to live, work, or study in the EU.
Migration and Home Affairs – European Commission
Provides information on EU policies on migration, asylum, border control, and integration of non-EU nationals.
European Website on Integration
Shares best practices, policies, and resources on migrant integration across EU member states.
EURES (EURopean Employment Services)
Provides information on labor mobility in the EU/EEA, with advisory services for jobseekers and employers.
Work and retirement – Your Europe
Provides guidance on EU rights related to employment, pensions, and cross-border work regulations.
Study in Europe – European Education Area
Provides information on higher education opportunities in the EU, including programs, visas, and scholarships for international students.
EURAXESS
Supports researchers’ mobility in Europe, offering job portals, funding info, and relocation assistance.
The EU Blue Card
Procedure for issuing of the EU blue card, designed to attract and retain highly qualified non-EU nationals in the EU.
Embassies and Consulates
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Moldova
Provides consular services and facilitates the visa process.
Contact
92 Bucharest Str., Chisinau, Moldova
Phones: +373 22 23 79 83, +373 22 23 89 10
Fax: +373 22 23 79 78
Оut-of-hours hotlines: + 373 22 23 79 83, + 373 22 23 89 10
Email: Embassy.Chisinau@mfa.bg
Office hours: 09.00 – 17.30 h.
Consular Office with the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chisinau
Contact
4 Mihai Eminescu Str, Chisinau, Moldova
Phones:
+373 22 240262
Appointments for submission of documents for Bulgarian origin, citizenship and Bulgarian personal documents – weekdays 11.00 -12.00 pm.
Appointments for visa applications – weekdays 11.00- 12.00 pm; 02.00 – 04.00 pm )
+373 22 240362
Consultations – weekdays 11.00 – 12.00 pm
Fax: +373 22 23 0361
E-mail: Consulate.Chisinau@mfa.bg
Office hours: weekdays 09.00-11.00 am
Visa pick up: 09.00 -11.00 am; 02.00 – 03.00 pm
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria to Georgia
Provides consular services and facilitates the visa process.
Contact
15 Giorgi Guramishvili Str., Turn I, 0105 Tbilisi, Georgia
Phones: +99 532 291 01 94, +99 532 291 01 95, +995 32 272 22 63, +995 32 272 22 65, +995 577 58 51 52
Оut-of-hours hotline for consular cases: +995 577 23 30 30
E-mail: Embassy.Tbilisi@mfa.bg
Consular Section email: Consular.Tbilisi@mfa.bg
Office hours: Mon – Fri, 10.00 – 18.30 h
Consular hours: Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 12:30 (previous appointment recommended)
For questions and information related to consular issues, as well as to book an appointment: Mon – Fri, 14.00 to 16.00 h: +995 32 272 22 65
Embassy of Georgia in Sofia
Provides consular services and information for Georgian citizens in Bulgaria.
Contact
Shipka Street 3, 1504 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: (+359 2) 868 54 04
Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Sofia
Offers consular assistance and information for Moldovan citizens in Bulgaria.
Contact
152, G.S. Rakovski Street, 1142 Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: (+359) 2 935 60 11
Email: sofia@mfa.gov.md
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Moldova in Plovdiv
Provides support and information for Moldovan citizens in the Plovdiv region.
Contact
49 Hristo Botev Blvd, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 883 441 111
Email:
Key job portals
Employment Agency in Bulgaria
Assists with job searches, issues work permits, and supports labour market integration for foreign workers.
Jobs.bg
The largest job portal in Bulgaria, offering thousands of vacancies in all sectors, including positions for foreign workers.
JobTiger
A trusted Bulgarian career site connecting jobseekers with employers and offering internship, full-time, and seasonal opportunities.
Zaplata
User-friendly platform listing job openings across Bulgaria, with filters by region, sector, and language requirements.
Jooble
A job search aggregator that collects listings from various Bulgarian employment websites and company pages.
JOBeeh
An online job board focused on local and international recruitment, offering opportunities for both skilled and unskilled workers.