Work in prison is not compulsory, but active participation in work is stimulated and taken into account when determining the degree of correction and rehabilitation of prisoners.

Whilst in prison, you have the right to apply for paid work if any position is available. However, you cannot demand that the prison administration create a position for you. You may also be asked to do certain unpaid work for the maintenance of the prison. Under Bulgarian law, prisoners who perform paid or unpaid work reduce the term of their punishment, with two days of work counting as three days of imprisonment.

Read more about the specific rules for paid and unpaid work:

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Last updated 15/03/2024