National ID number — Община · Bulgaria

Direct answer

Everything — a job, a bank account, a doctor, a rental — needs the national identification number, so it is the first appointment after arriving. In Bulgaria you get it from Община — ГРАО / ЕСГРАОН (grao.bg) when you register your address or, for non-residents, from НАП — обжалване / разсрочване (0700 18 700). Bring your passport or ID card, proof of address (a rental contract or a host's declaration) and, for non-EU citizens, the residence permit or visa from Дирекция „Миграция“ (МВР) / Министерство на правосъдието — гражданство (02 982 44 44). Appointments fill up: book before you arrive if the portal allows.

Call firstОбщина — ГРАО / ЕСГРАОН

Report toНАП — обжалване / разсрочване

If that failsДирекция „Миграция“ (МВР) / Министерство на правосъдието — гражданство

🗣️ What to say

"I moved to Bulgaria on [date] and live at [address]. I would like to register and obtain my [national number / tax number / social-security number]. I have [passport/ID, rental contract / host declaration, permit]. Which documents do you need and can I book an appointment?"

🪜 Step by step

Book the registrationAt Община — ГРАО / ЕСГРАОН: address registration and the number usually come together. Online booking where it exists; otherwise early morning in person.
DocumentsPassport or ID, proof of address, birth certificate (sometimes with apostille), marriage certificate if relevant, permit or visa for non-EU citizens.
Non-resident number: НАП — обжалване / разсрочванеFor work or tax before you have an address — the tax office issues a provisional or non-resident number.
Non-EU: Дирекция „Миграция“ (МВР) / Министерство на правосъдието — гражданство firstThe residence permit or the registration certificate may be a precondition; check the order for your case.
Then everything elseBank, health insurance, employer, GP — all take the number. Keep the letter with it safe.

📇 All contacts

Община — ГРАО / ЕСГРАОНAddress registration, personal number, certificatesWithin 30 days of moving🔗 www.grao.bg

НАП — обжалване / разсрочванеAppeal against an audit act, deferralWithin 14 days of service📞 0700 18 700 🔗 nra.bg

Дирекция „Миграция“ (МВР) / Министерство на правосъдието — гражданствоResidence permits, citizenshipFor residence and citizenship📞 02 982 44 44 🔗 www.mvr.bg/migration

Омбудсман на Република БългарияComplaints about the administration, freeWhen the administration does not answer or acts unfairly📞 02 810 69 55 🔗 www.ombudsman.bg

❓ Frequently asked

I have a job offer but no address yet

Ask the employer for a hosting letter or use the non-resident route at НАП — обжалване / разсрочване; the number can be converted when you register an address.

How long does it take?

Same day in some countries, weeks in others. The appointment is the bottleneck, not the processing.

EU citizen — do I need to register at all?

Yes, after three months in most countries (sooner in some), and for the number you need it anyway.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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