Congratulations on receiving international protection status! This marks a new chapter for you and your family! Starting life in a new country can feel challenging, but you are not alone. Many institutions and organizations are here to support you and help make your integration successful.
This handbook is designed to guide you through your first steps after receiving a positive decision from the State Agency for Refugees. Inside, you will find essential information about your rights and responsibilities, available services, and opportunities to help you build your new life in Bulgaria.
Please kindly note:
- This guide is intended only for beneficiaries of international protection. The handbook for beneficiaries of temporary protection is in progress and will be shared once it is done.
- This guide is intended for adults (18+). If you are under 18 and arrived without your parents or family, special procedures apply. Contact your representative from the National Legal Aid Bureau immediately for assistance.
- Translations into Arabic and Farsi will be uploaded soon.