Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa
🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Visa
Local Name
Виза за дигитални номади
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
24 months
Income Requirement
$2,790/month
($33,480/year)
Application Fee
Data unavailable
Tax Status
Standard
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Standard
Tax Rate
10.0%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy, in country
Processing Time
28–90 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Schengen Access
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Applications opened December 20, 2025 following changes to Bulgaria's Law on Foreigners. Two-step process: first apply for Type D long-stay visa at embassy, then apply for residence permit within 14 days of arrival. Income: 50x Bulgarian monthly minimum wage (EUR 620 in 2026 = EUR 31,000/year). Three eligible categories: employees of foreign companies, shareholders in foreign companies (min 1 year), freelancers providing digital services to foreign clients (min 1 year). Bulgaria adopted the euro and joined Schengen in 2025. Flat 10% personal income tax if tax resident.
🏠 ALSO IN BULGARIA
Bulgaria also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Bulgaria Golden Visa (golden visa)