Bulgaria ID Card 2025: application, e-signature, photo, price
Official guide to Bulgarian ID card ✓ Electronic identity ✓ 40 BGN
Last updated: | Next review: August 1, 2025
✓ Official sources: All links lead directly to Bulgarian government institutions. Evrotrust is used by over 1 million Bulgarians - get your electronic identity today! Bulgaria - first in the EU with national mobile electronic identification!
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Complete guide to Bulgarian ID card 2025. Biometric identity document, Evrotrust electronic identification, prices and application process. Especially popular among American digital nomads in Sofia and Plovdiv.
Compare with other EU countries:
Romania (85 RON),
Greece (30 EUR),
Germany (37 EUR),
Netherlands (65 EUR).
🆕 News 2025: Bulgaria full Schengen member! Travel without border checks throughout Europe ✨
💡 Tip: Avoid queues in Sofia MVR. Try smaller cities like Pernik, Samokov or Pazardzhik for faster service.
"Evrotrust changed my life! Signing documents, banking, everything from my phone. Incredibly convenient!"
– Maria, software engineer from Silicon Valley
ℹ️ Bulgaria ID Card 2025
The ID card is an official identity document issued by the Ministry of Interior. Used for travel within EU/Schengen and as identification in Bulgaria. New biometric cards from June 2024 have enhanced security!
🌍 International comparison: Bulgaria is first in the EU with national mobile e-identification, recognized by the European Commission. More advanced than DigiD (Netherlands), France Connect (France) or SPID (Italy).
🏝️ Digital Nomad Visa Bulgaria - Americans & Tech Workers
🚀 Sofia & Plovdiv Tech Hubs - Guide for Americans
🏢 Top Tech Companies
🚀 VMware - Cloud
💳 Paysafe - Fintech
🎮 Ubisoft - Gaming
📱 Telerik - Software
🔐 Acronis - Security
🎯 ScaleFocus - IT
💰 Tech Salaries 2025
Junior Developer: 2,500-4,000 BGN/month
Senior Developer: 5,000-8,000 BGN/month
Tech Lead: 7,000-12,000 BGN/month
+ Bonuses & benefits
≈ $1,400-$6,700 USD/month
🎯 Why Americans love Bulgaria
💰 Low costs: 70% cheaper than USA
🏥 Healthcare: Quality and affordable
🌍 Location: Gateway to Europe/Asia
💸 Taxes: 10% flat tax
🎓 Education: International schools
🏔️ Nature: Mountains + sea
📋 Digital Nomad Visa (from June 2025)
🆕 NEWS: Bulgaria introduces Digital Nomad Visa from June 27, 2025! Full implementation expected within 3 months.
1. Income 💰
Minimum 3x minimum wage (~2,300 BGN/month). Proof for last 6 months.
2. Remote work 💻
Contract with foreign company or own business with IT services.
3. Health insurance 🏥
Full coverage in Bulgaria without co-payments.
4. Documents 📋
Criminal record certificate from USA with apostille.
🏙️ Best cities for digital nomads
🏛️ Sofia Capital, tech hub, €500/month housing
🎨 Plovdiv Culture, startups, €300/month
🏖️ Varna Sea, summer hub, €400/month
⛷️ Bansko Ski, coworking, €350/month
💡 Tax advantage - 10% flat tax
Bulgaria has the lowest taxes in the EU - only 10% income tax and 10% corporate tax. Save thousands of euros annually compared to USA or Western Europe!
⚡ Express service - 3 working days
In a hurry? Express service issues ID card in 3 working days - ideal for urgent travel or lost documents!
⏰ Timeline
Application: Day 1
Processing: Days 2-3
Ready: Day 4
Also works online via e-uslugi
📋 What's needed
Old ID card or birth certificate
Biometric photo
80 BGN fee (double)
Reason for urgency
⚠️ Important: Express service costs 80 BGN (double the regular fee). Available in all regional MVR centers.
Login to e-uslugi.mvr.bg with QES or Evrotrust. Fill the application, upload photo and select office for collection. Tip: Apply in the morning for faster approval.
Where to take biometric photo fastest?
Upload photo to Rostrio.com for automatic verification according to MVR requirements. Ready in 3 minutes, 100% approved.
How much does it cost in total to get ID card?
ID card: 40 BGN (80 BGN express) Photo (Rostrio): ~15 BGN Transport to MVR: 5-20 BGN Evrotrust registration: Free TOTAL: 60-115 BGN (≈ €30-60)
Can Americans/foreigners get Bulgarian ID card?
No - ID card is only for Bulgarian citizens. Americans must first obtain Bulgarian citizenship (requires 5+ years residence). Alternative: Digital Nomad Visa from June 2025 allows long-term residence.
What's the difference between Evrotrust and traditional QES?
Evrotrust: Mobile e-identity, works from phone, easy to use, free. Traditional QES: USB token or smart card, requires reader, more complex, paid. Recommendation: Evrotrust is more convenient for daily use and it's free!
How long does issuance take?
Regular service: 30 working days Express service: 3 working days Evrotrust activation: Immediately after video verification Digital Nomad Visa: Procedure expected from September 2025
Can I travel outside EU with ID card?
No - ID card is valid only for EU/Schengen (30+ countries). For USA, Asia, Africa etc. passport is required. Important: From 2025 Bulgaria is in Schengen - no border checks!
What to do if I lose ID card abroad?
Contact nearest Bulgarian consulate immediately. They can issue temporary passport for return. Tip: Photo/scan your documents and save in cloud before travel.