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Bulgaria New Academic Verification Rule Impacts EU Blue Card Processing
Key Points
- Bulgaria introduced new immigration legislation that requires diploma authentication via NACID for visa and residence applications
Diploma Validation Now Mandatory
Bulgaria amended its immigration legislation, effective 30 June 2025, introducing stricter requirements for foreign nationals applying for an EU Blue Card. All applicants must now submit a document issued by the Bulgarian National Centre for Information and Documentation (NACID) proving that their diplomas and mark sheets are authentic and meet national higher education standards.
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