Britons living in Bulgaria. Guide to Bulgaria, Sofia and Varna

European Community Association Agreement Visa
Applicants must be a citizen of Bulgaria or Romania; Applicants must work ... be afforded the same rights to education and healthcare as British citizens. ...

Applicants must be able to demonstrate sufficient funds to support themselves and any dependents in Great Britain until the business becomes profitable. Applicants must be able to present and implement a viable business plan and a projected balance sheet detailing profit and loss expectations, assets, stock and expenses, as well as evidence of their relevant qualifications and work experience. Applicants must be actively involved in the day-to-day running and promotion of the business. At Global Visas, our immigration consultants can offer immigration lawyer expertise and can help you to pursue the right route for your needs from the range of British visas and work permits available. EC Association Agreement Visa applications are no exception and candidates entering the country in this way may apply to become permanent residents if their business proposal is carried out successfully. Family immigration is therefore permitted and your spouse or unmarried partner and dependant children may join you in the country. If a UK visa extension application is successful, then after a total of five years a candidate may apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK (ILR), often referred to as permanent residence. In practice, this refers at present to nationals of Romania and Bulgaria. In the case of limited companies, applicants must have a controlling interest in the business. It is permissible to trade as a limited company, a partnership or as an individual. Like the points based Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, or HSMP, this route offers complete freedom of choice in the area and extent of the business created, however, it does not require a points based assessment in order to qualify. Once you submit your enquiry a friendly consultant will contact you right back. Our easy questionnaire requires the minimal of effort for the maximum return. The business in question must still be in existence with sufficient funds to continue trading.