Hiring workers from Uzbekistan proves to be a salvation for businesses in BulgariaThe labor market in Bulgaria is increasingly suffering from a shortage of workforce, especially in the agricultural and livestock sectors.In recent years, Bulgarian employers are increasingly facing a sharp shortage of workers. This is particularly true for sectors requiring physical labor and seasonal employment – agriculture, livestock breeding, food processing, construction, and services.
The domestic labor market fails to provide the necessary personnel, and many local workers prefer to seek jobs abroad, where wages are higher.In this situation, businesses are faced with a serious challenge – how to ensure the necessary workforce to maintain production and fulfill their contractual obligations. One of the most successful and effective approaches has proven to be attracting workers from third countries, such as Uzbekistan.
Why Uzbekistan specifically?
Uzbekistan is a country with a large labor force, where many people are seeking job opportunities abroad. Workers from Uzbekistan are known for their diligence, discipline, and willingness to work under seasonal and long-term commitments. They quickly adapt to the conditions in Bulgaria, and the similarity in climate conditions and cultural specifics facilitates their integration into the working environment.
Benefits for employers:
Security in hiring staff – guaranteed provision of the necessary number of workers for a specific season or for a longer period. Reduction of turnover – foreign workers who arrive under contract usually stay for the entire duration of the contract, which makes it easier to plan the production process. Opportunity for training and qualification – employers can invest in training, knowing that the worker will stay for the agreed period.
Legal Framework and Procedure
Hiring workers from third countries requires strict compliance with the requirements of Bulgarian and European legislation. The procedure includes obtaining a residence and work permit, ensuring appropriate working and housing conditions, as well as fulfilling all obligations to the institutions.
Conclusion
In a situation of labor shortages, hiring workers from Uzbekistan becomes a real and effective solution for Bulgarian businesses. It allows employers to maintain their production capacity and competitiveness in the market.
The office of lawyer Maria Georgieva offers professional mediation for hiring workers from third countries – Uzbekistan, with the service covering full assistance in the procedure for obtaining residence and work permits for foreigners from third countries – for a period of up to 9 months as "seasonal workers" or for a period of up to 3 years.
This includes:
- finding suitable workers;
- drafting the necessary documents;
- providing translation of documents;
- submitting and tracking documents;
- representation before the Directorate of Migration and the Employment Agency;
- compliance with additional requirements from administrative bodies;
- assistance in obtaining visas and work permits;
- representation before the Labor Inspection;
- complete organization until the workers start their jobs.
The office ensures the entire process from finding suitable candidates to their actual start of work in Bulgaria, providing peace of mind and legal security for the employer.
