Bulgaria•EuropeLong-Stay Visa - Business (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
100 EUR
Stay Duration
6 to 12 months
Renewable
Varies
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
Long-stay visa for foreign business owners and managers engaged in commercial activities in Bulgaria. Requires hiring minimum 10 Bulgarian citizens. Valid for 6-12 months with extension options.
The Type D business visa is issued to foreign entrepreneurs and business managers who establish commercial operations in Bulgaria and employ Bulgarian workers. The key requirement is maintaining employment of at least 10 Bulgarian citizens.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
512,000 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
Passport-size photos
4 recent photographs 3.5x4.5 cm
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence for last 3+ years
Proof of financial means
Bank statements, financial records for business investment
Business CV
Professional background and business experience
OptionalSponsor Documents
Company registration
Bulgarian company registration certificate and tax ID
Employment contracts
Contracts for minimum 10 Bulgarian employees
Financial statements
Company accounts and financial records
Business plan
Description of business activities and operations
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Advantages
- Pathway to residency
- Entrepreneurship in Bulgaria
- Allows family dependents
- Renewable with business continuation
Considerations
- Minimum 10 Bulgarian employees required
- Complex business documentation
- Processing takes 30-60 days
- Tied to business registration
Application Process
Establish business
Register company in Bulgaria and hire minimum 10 Bulgarian citizens
Prepare business documents
Gather company registration, employment contracts, financial statements, business plan
Prepare personal documents
Gather passport, photos, personal financial records, criminal record
Apply for D visa
Submit business visa application at Bulgarian embassy
Pay visa fee
EUR 100 for Type D visa
Attend interview
Personal interview required at embassy
Await decision
Processing within 30-60 days
Enter Bulgaria
Travel to Bulgaria on approved business visa
Application Forms
Type D Visa Application Form
Form ID: D-1
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