Updated Qualification Requirements For Certain Employment Authorization Types

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Law Firm: Envoy Global, Inc.
• Subject Matter: Government, Public Sector, Immigration, Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP, General Immigration
• Author: Mr Jessie Butchley
• Published date: 13 March 2023

Key Points

• Bulgaria eased work permit requirements for high-skilled third-country nationals and EU Blue Card applicants on 26 January 2023

Overview

The government of Bulgaria reduced employment requirements for third-country nationals (nationals from countries outside of the European Union) on 26 January 2023. Under these changes, foreign nationals hired to work in a high-skilled profession must provide proof of one of the following qualifications:

• A higher education degree or the equivalent of three years of relevant studies;
• Five years of work experience related to the education degree that would be relevant for the role.

In addition, the government will relax application requirements for EU Blue Card holders. As a result, applicants may be permitted to provide proof of a certificate of experience as an alternative to an education degree.

The government also extended the maximum period of validity...