In recent years, the shortage of skilled labour has become a serious challenge for Bulgarian employers in sectors such as construction, hotels and restaurants, agriculture and the technology industry. The insufficient supply of suitable manpower has forced companies operating on the Bulgarian market to seek a solution to the problem by attracting staff from third countries. As an EU member state, Bulgaria allows easier access to the Bulgarian labour market and equal treatment of European citizens, but there are still certain requirements and restrictions for non-EU citizens to be employed in the country.

At Vatev & Partners we specialise in advising Bulgarian and foreign companies, organisations and individuals in the field of labour migration and mobility by assisting in numerous administrative proceedings, including the issuance of short-stay visas, permits for long-term or permanent residence of third-country nationals, as well as the regime of stay in Bulgaria for EU citizens.