Work and residence permit

Comprehensive legal assistance for employers and foreign workers

In a globalized world, securing work and residence permits is a key factor in meeting labor needs and enabling the free movement of people. The Law Office of Silvia Petkova provides complete legal services for issuing work and residence documents in 11 European countries, including Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and others.



  • Comprehensive service: selection, legalization, documentation, and hiring of foreign workers
  • Partnerships with licensed HR agencies from Nepal and Pakistan
  • We work with companies in manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and logistics
  • End-to-end process management – market test, document preparation, legal employment
  • Selection of large groups of employees or individual assignments
  • Ability to serve multinational companies with offices in several countries

We assist third-country nationals (non-EU) who have received a job offer with:

  • Issuance of work and residence permits
  • Obtaining a work visa for Bulgaria
  • Issuance of long-term residence
  • Legal assistance for visas for foreign spouses
  • Renewal of permits upon contract extension

Legal basis: Labor Migration and Labor Mobility Act, Foreigners Act
 Participating authorities:

  • Ministry of Interior – Migration Directorate
  • Employment Agency
  • State Agency for National Security (SANS) – security

Main requirements:

  • Bulgarian citizenship is not required for the position
  • Up to 20% foreign employees (35% for SMEs)
  • Equal working conditions for Bulgarians and foreigners
  • Proven experience, qualifications, and language skills

Permit duration: up to 3 years (shorter for seasonal work, with simplified procedures)
 Possibility of renewal after expiration



  • International scope: legal assistance in 11 European countries
  • Partnerships with HR agencies and local law firms
  • Full-service – from selection to complete legalization
  • Experienced team familiar with immigration, labor, and administrative law
  • High success rate in work and residence permit procedures

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Guided by the principles of independence, trust, integrity, and confidentiality, our law office specialists ensure personal attention and approach to the legal matters of every individual and corporate client.

Law Office “Silvia Petkova” offers comprehensive legal services in all areas of law – civil, criminal, and public law, as well as in the field of legislation. Guided by the principles of independence, trust, integrity, and confidentiality, our law office specialists ensure personal attention and approach to the legal matters of every individual and corporate client.
Legal services provided at the office or by phone are available by appointment only.
For clients outside Bulgaria, contact is available via WhatsApp or Viber at tel. +359 885 47 77 57, as well as by email at office@petkovalegal.com.