Bulgaria - 2012
Does the law provides for legalizing the situation of illegal immigrants in order to ensure their right to work and access to social protection and care?
- Code:
- RED62
- Key Area:
- Employment
- Strand(s):
- Equality
| Short Answer |
No. Illegal migrants apply for asylum for legalising their stay in Bulgaria. |
| Qualitative Info |
The only option for illegal immigrants to legalise their position to access the labour market and social services is to apply for a refugee status. Once being awarded such they can have the right to work legally in Bulgaria and to use social services. |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Asylum seekers |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Employment - labour market, Health and social protection |
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