Bulgaria•EuropeGolden Visa - Investment Program
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-45 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Fast-track permanent residency for qualifying investments of EUR 512,000 in Bulgarian funds/ETFs or EUR 250,000-600,000 in real estate. No residency requirement. Pathway to citizenship.
Bulgaria's Golden Visa program offers fast-track permanent residency for qualifying investments of EUR 512,000 in Bulgarian Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) or Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), or EUR 250,000-600,000 in real estate. Investment must be maintained for 5 years.
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
512,000 EUR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid travel document
Proof of funds
Bank statements showing EUR 512,000+
Fund of origin documentation
Explanation of investment source and legitimacy
Due diligence documents
Background check, PEP declaration, references
Criminal record
Clean background clearance
Sponsor Documents
Fund investment agreement
Agreement with Bulgarian licensed fund
Investment documentation
Fund prospectus and terms
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Advantages
- Fast-track to permanent residency (30-45 days)
- No residency requirement
- Pathway to citizenship after 5 years
- Family can be included
- EUR 512,000 investment maintained for 5 years
Considerations
- High investment requirement (EUR 512,000)
- Investment locked for 5 years
- Complex due diligence process
- Real estate alternative more expensive (EUR 250,000-600,000)
Application Process
Pass due diligence
Clear background check and PEP screening with Bulgarian Investment Agency
Transfer investment funds
Deposit EUR 512,000 in approved Bulgarian fund
Apply for D visa
Submit Type D visa application at Bulgarian embassy
Obtain D visa
Receive approval within 30 working days
Enter Bulgaria
Travel to Bulgaria on approved D visa
Apply for permanent residence
Submit permanent residence application at Migration Office
Receive permanent card
Issued within 3 working days
Application Forms
Investor Visa Application
Form ID: Investor
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