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ARTICLE · 03 FEBRUARY 2021

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Migration Directorate Announces Updates For Residence Permit Applicants

The Migration Directorate has announced several updates for residence permit applicants.

TurkeyEmployment and HR

Key Points

  • The Bulgarian government has increased minimum wages to BGN 650 per month in 2021
  • The change apples to EU ICT permit holders, EU nationals, and Combined Permit holders
  • EU Blue Card holders are not affected
  • The new minimum wages apply to current, pending, and new applications as of January 2021
  • Employees must be compensated at the market salary rate or collective bargaining rate
  • Benefits and allowances cannot be included in minimum wage calculations

Overview

New minimum wages have been announced nationwide for 2021.

What are the Changes?

Across Bulgaria, minimum wage levels are now BGN 650 per month, which is a 6.6% increase from minimum wage levels in 2020.

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