Lost receipt after submitting form to renew residency

Member since 25 August 2023

PepitoFiestaMember15 March 2026 16:32:14

Hello! This is my third year renewing my residency. I submitted all my paperwork last week, but I lost the small paper receipt they give you after submitting the paperwork. It has not been approved yet. How important is this small paper? Can I just show up once it's approved and give them my name or is the paper necessary to get my residency renewed?

See also

Resident and work permit in Bulgaria - Guide
Documents needed to renew residency card. - 4 Replies
Pre Brexit Residency Card Renewal - 49 Replies
Tax residency - 1 Reply
Residency Card - 21 Replies
Long term residency question - 3 Replies
Renewal of Bulgarian residency card - 7 Replies

Vasilev Contributor

Member since 22 July 2020

VasilevContributor15 March 2026 17:29:11

144

No time for stress , Pepito.

Just appear at the local Migration office a 14 days or later after submitting the paperwork and show your passport. They will just need some more time to find your application.

PepitoFiesta Member

Member since 25 August 2023

PepitoFiestaMember15 March 2026 18:01:58

Thank you so much, Vasilev.

This was stressful for a moment.

I read somewhere that I might need to report it lost.

It's better to know I can just present my passport. I also have my current residency.

PepitoFiesta Member

Member since 25 August 2023

PepitoFiestaMemberYesterday 16:55:58

Just as a follow up to anyone who finds themselves in this situation, immigration didn't even ask me for the little paper. I presented my previous residency card and passport and they were able to look up my case. I was approved 😁

Janearnasalam New member

Member since 20 March 2026

JanearnasalamNew memberYesterday 21:12:09

@PepitoFiesta

Hi im wanting g to apply for my residence permit , I have a business register in bulgaria for over 25 years and im also self employed in the u.k. so im asking what is the best type or residence permit [link under review] to apply for and are there any tips you can give if I do it myself please. All information greatful appreciate. Thank you in advance.