Obtain Bulgarian PERMANENT Residency By Investment In Just 8-9 Months With Bulgaria’s Golden Visa In 2025 …
PERMANENT RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT PRICED FROM ONLY €520,000.
Given that Bulgaria and Romania has formally joined the Schengen Zone on 31 March of 2024, there is no reason why it shouldn’t be on your radar as a Plan B destination: Visa-free travel. One of the industry’s fastest application timelines. And Permanent Residency status right from the get-go – all in a highly liveable EU country…
Discover everything you need to know about the Bulgarian Investor Visa Program below…
- Legal Basis: Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (See Page 38 – Article 25, Points 6-8)
Here are just a few of the reasons why more Golden Visa applicants are starting to choose Bulgaria as their Plan B in 2025…
Permanent Residency (PR): Obtain permanent Bulgarian residency status from the get-go.
Schengen visa-free travel for 90 out of every 180 days.
No minimum or maximum in-country stay requirements (and 182+ days p.a. in Bulgaria before triggering Bulgarian tax requirements.)
Earn a projected return of 5-8% IRR (via this regulated Real Estate Fund).
Find out more about the program below, or contact us now to discuss your options.
Bulgarian Golden Visa Program Benefits
HIGHLY UNDERRATED
EU PLAN B
As far as lifestyle, scenery, architecture, cuisine, culture and geographic location goes, Bulgaria has a lot to offer.
UNRIVALLED PEACE
OF MIND
The Bulgarian PR By Investment Program features a pre-approval step: you only have to invest once your application has been approved in principle.
A 10% CORPORATE
TAX RATE
Companies registered in Bulgaria, or foreign companies trading in Bulgaria through a branch, are subject to a corporate tax of only 10%.
EXCEPTIONALLY STABLE
GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM
Unlike the Golden Visa Programs of Portugal, Greece, and Spain, the Bulgarian Golden Visa program remains a stable, reliable choice in 2025.
NO IN-COUNTRY
PRESENCE REQUIREMENT
Unlike in Portugal, which requires you to spend 7 days per year there, on average, Bulgaria requires no minimum stays whatsoever, so you can come and go as you please.
GENEROUS
FAMILY ELIGIBILITY
Your spouse and children under 18 can be included in your Bulgarian PR application, and your elderly dependent parents can get temporary residency.
Bulgarian Permanent Residency By Investment Options (2025)
| Program Investment Options | BGN 500,000+ (€250,000+) | BGN 1 Million+ (€500,000+) | BGN 2 Million+ (€1 Million+) | BGN 6 Million+ (€3 Million+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature of Capital Commitment | Company Investment – Must Create 10 Jobs | Fund Investment (Bulgarian Market) – UCITS, ETFs Or AIFs | Bulgarian Listed Company Stocks or Certified Priority Project (Company Investment) | Private Bulgarian Company (Any Sector/Geography) |
| Minimum Capital Lock-In | 5 Years | 5 Years | 5 Years | 5 Years |
| Clear Path To PR and Citizenship | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The relevant section of the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act is included below:
A permanent residence permit may be granted to foreigners… who have made and investment or increased their investment by the acquisition of:
a) shares or bonds of Bulgarian commercial corporations traded on a regulated market or a multilateral trading system in the Republic of Bulgaria at a market value of not less than BGN 2,000,000;
b) rights under concession contracts within the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria at a contract value of not less than BGN 1,000,000;
c) shares at a value of not less than BGN 1,000,000 in collective investment schemes originating in the Republic of Bulgaria and operating pursuant to the Collective Investment Schemes and Other Undertakings for Collective Investments Act, provided that:
aa) the net asset value of each collective investment scheme is not less than BGN 5,000,000;
bb) the collective investment scheme has received a licence or a permit granted by the Financial Supervision Commission;
cc) their investment strategy focuses mainly on investments in shares and/or bonds under Letter “a”;
d) shares at a value of not less than BGN 1,000,000 in alternative investment funds established in the Republic of Bulgaria, managed by persons who administer alternative investment funds, originating in the Republic of Bulgaria and operating under the Collective Investment Schemes and Other Undertakings for Collective Investments Act, provided that:
aa) the assets of each fund are worth not less than BGN 3,000,000;
bb) the alternative investment funds and the persons who manage alternative investment funds have been licensed or registered by the Financial Supervision Commission;
cc) their investment strategy focuses mainly on investments in Bulgarian assets and they invest only in shares, stocks and bonds of Bulgarian companies, including joint stock companies with a special investment purpose;
7. …who have invested in the country by depositing an amount of not less than BGN 2,000,000 in the capital of a Bulgarian company for the purpose of a priority investment project implemented by the company and certified under the terms and conditions of the Investment Promotion Act, the latter being verified by the Ministry of Innovation and Growth;
8. who have invested at least BGN 6,000,000 in the capital of a Bulgarian commercial corporation the shares whereof are not traded in a regulated market;
What Are The Key Requirements To Apply For Bulgarian PR By Investment?
| Minimum capital requirement? | €520,000 |
| Must be a non-EU citizen? | Yes |
| Valid passport or alternative foreign travel document required? | Yes |
| Clean criminal record required? | Yes |
| Minimum Personal Net Worth Requirement? | Greater than €520,000 |
| Minimum applicant age? | 18 Years |
| Minimum in-country presence requirements? | None – 0 Days per year |
| Clean source of funds requirement? | Yes |
| Minimum visits to Bulgaria required during the application process? | 2 Visits |
| Wedding and birth certificates required? | Yes, if you’re applying as a married couple/family. |
Why Choose To Work With Our In-Country Specialists In Bulgaria?
✓ THE Bulgarian Golden Visa experts based in Sofia
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Gain Bulgarian PERMANENT Residency By Investment in just 8-9 months for only €520,000 excluding fees. Get in touch for more information, and start giving yourself and your family quality alternative options today.
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