Bulgaria Bulgaria Golden Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Program
Bulgaria Golden Visa
Local Name
Златна виза
Type
Golden visa
Status
Active
Immediate permanent residency through qualifying investment routes. Bulgaria is now a full Schengen and euro area member.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government bonds | EUR 512,000 | $589,000 | 5yr | Yes | Optional |
| Fund | EUR 512,000 | $589,000 | 5yr | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Flat tax
Tax Rate
10.0%
Regime Name
Flat 10% income tax
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
180–240 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
Local Representative
Required
📝 NOTES
Immediate PR upon qualifying investment. Bulgaria became a full Schengen member on Jan 1, 2025 and adopted the euro on Jan 1, 2026. 10% flat tax — one of lowest in EU. Fast processing 6-8 months. Investment route details should be verified against the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act before filing. Accelerated citizenship should be treated as a separate citizenship route, not part of this residency table.
📋 ALSO IN BULGARIA
Bulgaria also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)