Alright, folks, let’s talk about how I got my hands on a Bulgarian passport. It was a bit of a journey, but hey, nothing worth having comes easy, right?
First things first, I did some digging online. Apparently, you gotta be a Bulgarian citizen before you can even think about getting that passport. And to become a citizen, I needed a Bulgarian National ID card and proof of living in Bulgaria for the past five years. Sounded like a tall order, but I was determined.
Figure out the way
Then I stumbled upon different ways to get this citizenship thing sorted. Naturalization, marriage, descent – you name it. Each had its own set of rules and waiting times. There’s even this investment route where you plunk down 512,000 EUR. But let’s be real, I wasn’t about to drop that kind of cash.
- Naturalization: Five years of living there, not too bad.
- Marriage: Three years if you marry a Bulgarian, interesting.
- Descent: If your folks or grandparents were Bulgarian, you’re in luck.
My way – Descent
Since my grandma was Bulgarian, I figured the descent route was my best bet. I mean, I did not even need to live in Bulgaria. So, I started gathering all the documents I could find – birth certificates, old family records, you know, the whole shebang. It felt like I was putting together a giant puzzle of my family history.
Once I had a decent stack of papers, I made an appointment with the Bulgarian embassy. The process was long, it took them more than a year to process my documents and finally gave me the citizenship. But it was worth it, cause I am now a Bulgarian citizen!
Get the passport
After I got my citizenship, I applied for the Bulgarian passport. Filled out more forms, paid some fees, and waited a few weeks. Then, bam! There it was, my very own Bulgarian passport. It felt like a major accomplishment, holding that little book in my hands.
So, that’s my story of becoming a Bulgarian citizen and getting that passport. It wasn’t a walk in the park, but with some patience and persistence, I made it happen. If you’re thinking about doing something similar, just be ready for a bit of a bureaucratic adventure. But trust me, the feeling of finally getting that passport is totally worth it!
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