How Bulgarian Pensioners Abroad Can Ensure Their Payments Continue

Bulgarian pensioners living abroad must take steps to ensure they continue receiving their pensions without interruption by submitting a so-called “life declaration,” formally known as a Declaration for the continuation of receiving a pension from Bulgaria.

For those who receive their pension while residing outside Bulgaria, the declaration must be submitted each year between November 1 and December 31. The certification by an official authority abroad should be dated after November 1 of the current year to be valid.

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