Bulgaria is a newest member of schengen, already EU member state, joining Eurozone by adopting Euro from Jan 1, 2026. Bulgaria is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Immigrant Investor Program
At the end of 2024, the Bulgarian Parliament introduced a renewed immigrant investor program granting permanent residency through investment, reinforcing the country’s role as a strategic gateway to Europe. This program not only provides investors and their families with immediate permanent residency but also a clear pathway to EU citizenship — offering long-term security, mobility, business and access to world-class healthcare, education, and lifestyle benefits within the European Union.
Bulgaria permanent residency is an official government program. It is now possible to receive a golden visa (5 year PR status) by investing in Bulgarian real estate.
Why Bulgaria
This is what makes Bulgaria special and unique benefits.
- Bulgaria is among only few GV programs in Europe allows buying investing in real estate,
- Lowest real estate prices in EU (The average price of residential properties in Sofia is
1,800 EUR per square me) - Lowest corporate tax (10%) in the EU.
- Bulgaria is a candidate for Potential inclusion in the U.S Visa Waiver Program (VWP) by 2026
- Easy path to PR and later Bulgarian (EU) citizenship.
Bulgaria Golden Visa
These are some exclusive benefits of Bulgaria GV program
- Lifetime residency status (permanent residency in only 6 to 9 months)
- One investment package covers a spouse, 3 minor children and dependent parents and grandparents.
- Visa-free travel over Schengen area (6 months in 180 day period)
- A family program where the entire family receives permanent residency status for the same period
- Holders of permanent residency become eligible to apply for Bulgarian passport after five years
- No requirement for family members to visit Bulgaria to obtain residency
- No Bulgarian language test requirements
- Minimum EUR 250,000 property purchase invested through a company.
- Minimal residence conditions.
- Permanent residence issued for 5 years.
- No physical residency requirement in Bulgaria
Minimum Investment
The Governing Law from the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act by Article
25, Paragraph 1, item 6. and 16.
- Real Estate – €255,600 register a company and purchase real estate
- Investment Fund – €512,000 invest in licensed and regulated investment fund
How to Apply
Bulgaria Real Estate
- Register a company either solely or with at least 50% ownership by the investor
- Transfer a minimum of BGN 500,000 (≈ EUR 255,650) from the investor’s personal account to the company’s Bulgarian bank account
- Purchase tangible or intangible assets, which are registered as company property Eligible assets: real estate, vehicles, brand new equipment
- Once the investment is completed, the Ministry of Economy issues an Investor Certificate
- With the Investor Certificate, the investor applies for a D-type visa
- Upon D visa approval, the investor travels to Bulgaria and applies for Permanent Residency
- The Permanent Residency Card(PR) is granted for 5 years
Investment Fund
- Invest in a Licensed Bulgarian Fund – BGN 1,000,000 Route (Art. 25, Point 6) or Invest EUR 512,000 in units of a mutual fund licensed by the Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission.
- The investment must be held for a minimum of 5 years from the date.
- Permanent residency is granted—no additional payments are required.
- The selected fund must be compliant with the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, ensuring legal security for the applicant.
- Investors are not required to reside in Bulgaria to maintain their residency status.
Eligibility
- Be a non-EU citizen;
- Possess a valid passport or another substitute foreign travel document;
- Have a personal net worth greater than €520,000;
- Provide documents supporting the source and origin of the declared and invested funds;
- Hold no criminal record;
- Pay application fees;
- Make the minimum statutory trips to Bulgaria.
- Applicants must not be subject to an entry ban under the Schengen Agreement
Documents Required
To qualify, applicants must fulfill the investment requirement in addition to meeting the following criteria:
- Filled and signed Data sheet-Booking form
- Passport copy data page and outer cover;
- Original Police Clearance Certificate;
- Bank savings certificate;
- Proof of the legal origin of funds;
- International medical insurance;
- Notarized copy of the Marriage certificate;
- Notarized copy of the Birth certificate;
- Signed and Dated Curriculum Vitae;
IMPORTANT: All documents (except the medical insurance and the bank statement) which are not issued by the Russian federation or Ukraine have to be certified with Apostille.
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