Key Features of the New Bulgarian ID Cards

In a significant update to Bulgaria's identification system, the issuance of new ID cards will come with a higher price tag of BGN 30, compared to the current fee of BGN 18. Despite the increased cost, exemptions will remain for 14-year-olds and individuals over 70 years old, who will continue to receive their ID cards free of charge.

"We expect the company executing the contract to create the technical capability, and we also expect the proposed legislative changes to come into force as soon as possible", said Stoyan Stefanov, Director of the Bulgarian Identity Documents Directorate at the Ministry of the Interior, in an interview with BNT

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