Bulgaria Golden Visa
Bulgaria Investor Program – Permanent Residence at EU
Secure lifetime EU residency in just 6–9 months through Bulgaria’s fast‑track Investor Program. A single, regulated investment unlocks visa‑free Schengen mobility, low‑tax business advantages and the right to live, work and study in one of Europe’s most affordable destinations.
Key Programme Facts
Residency status |
Permanent Residence (PR) – valid for life |
Processing time |
6–9 months from file submission to PR card |
Minimum investment |
€ 520,000 in units of a Bulgarian Financial‑Supervision‑Commission‑licensed investment fund (capital maintained for 5 years) |
Physical‑stay rule |
No minimum days after PR is granted |
Eligible dependants |
Spouse, children of any age, financially dependent parents |
Why Choose Bulgaria?
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Schengen freedom – travel freely across Europe once your PR card is issued.
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10 % flat tax – among the lowest corporate and personal rates in the EU.
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Strategic location – Southeast European logistics hub with access to the Black Sea and key EU markets.
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Healthcare & education – full access to Bulgarian and EU public services.
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Generational security – PR status can be inherited by future generations.
Investment Requirement
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Subscribe € 520,000 to a qualifying, FSC‑licensed collective investment scheme.
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Fund criteria: net assets ≥ €5 million; strategy focused on listed Bulgarian equities and bonds.
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Capital is returned after five years; no additional donations or top‑ups.
Eligibility Checklist
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Non‑EU/EEA/Swiss citizen
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Net worth above € 520,000 and verifiable source of funds
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Clean criminal record
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Two short visits to Bulgaria (biometrics & PR card collection)
Five‑Stage Application Roadmap
Month |
Milestone |
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1 |
File preparation, legalisation, consular document signing |
2–4 |
Government pre‑approval (Invest Bulgaria Agency) & investment transfer; certificate issued |
5–6 |
Visa D obtained; first trip to submit PR application |
6–9 |
PR approved; second trip to collect Bulgarian PR card (issued in 3 days) |
Family member applications follow immediately after the principal receives PR; average completion 4–5 months.
Programme Advantages at a Glance
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Fast & predictable – legislated timeline to PR.
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No language or integration tests – residency without exams.
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Capital‑protected route – investment held in a regulated fund; no government donation.
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EU market access – set up business or relocate existing operations under a 10 % tax regime.
Start Your Journey
Our specialist advisors will guide you from eligibility assessment to PR card delivery, coordinating legal, financial and migration formalities end‑to‑end. Contact us today for a confidential consultation and personalised quotation of government and professional fees.
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All information reflects Bulgarian legislation in force as of January 2025 and may change without prior notice.