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Step-by-Step Guide: Legal migration from Moldova and Georgia to Bulgaria

What are the steps that citizens from Moldova and Georgia need to follow in order to work legally in Bulgaria? This question is addressed in the new informational video created as part of the project „Fostering of legal migration from Moldova and Georgia to Bulgaria“, funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027.

The video presents 9 key steps for legal labour migration from Moldova and Georgia to Bulgaria. It emphasizes the importance of the bilateral agreements between the countries, which make the process of applying for and starting work in Bulgaria easier and faster. The main steps include:

  1. Checking available positions through the relevant national authorities;
  2. Submitting an application and the required documents;
  3. Pre-selection by the competent authorities in Moldova or Georgia;
  4. Final selection by the employer, which may include an interview or a practical test;
  5. Mandatory medical examination after approval;
  6. Applying for a visa at the Bulgarian consulate;
  7. A pre-departure information session covering rights, obligations, and working conditions in Bulgaria;
  8. Signing the employment contract remotely before departure;
  9. Travelling to and arriving in Bulgaria to begin work.

The video also emphasizes that legal labour migration workers are entitled to the same rights as Bulgarian employees, including fair pay, safe working conditions, and access to health and social insurance.

This video is a part of a broader informational campaign, aimed at increasing awareness among citizens of Moldova and Georgia about opportunities for legal migration and integration.

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