Does permanent residence in Bulgaria let me work without a separate permit?

One of the main practical benefits of permanent residence is that it removes the need for a work or single permit. As a permanent resident you can take up employment, change employers, or run a business without applying for a new authorisation each time.

Permanent residents enjoy almost all the rights of Bulgarian citizens except political rights such as voting or standing for office. That includes the right to work, study and carry out economic activity. This is a major change from temporary status, where your right to work is usually tied to a specific employer or basis of stay.