Bulgaria•EuropeLong-Stay Visa - Digital Nomad (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
10-60 days
Application Fee
100 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
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
Long-stay visa for remote workers and digital nomads earning income from foreign sources. Launched in 2025. Valid for 1 year with renewal options. Requires minimum monthly income of approximately EUR 2,296.
The Digital Nomad Visa (Type D) is Bulgaria's newest visa category, launched in 2025 to attract remote workers and location-independent professionals. It allows individuals to live and work legally in Bulgaria while earning income from foreign sources. The visa can transition to long-term residency or citizenship.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
31,000 EUR
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
12 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Experience
1+ years
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
Passport-size photos
4 recent photographs 3.5x4.5 cm
Proof of income
Bank statements showing EUR 27,550+/year from foreign clients/employer
Employment contract
Contract with foreign employer or client agreements
Health insurance
Valid insurance covering Bulgaria and Schengen area with EUR 30,000+ coverage
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract, booking, or property ownership in Bulgaria
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
NIF number
Portuguese tax number if applicable, or Bulgarian tax registration
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Advantages
- Supports remote work lifestyle
- Pathway to residency and citizenship
- Bulgaria's 10% income tax rate if tax resident
- Renewable and extendable
- Allows family dependents
Considerations
- Income must be from foreign sources only
- Cannot work for Bulgarian clients
- Minimum EUR 27,550/year income requirement
- Health insurance mandatory
- 10-60 day processing time
Application Process
Prepare documentation
Gather passport, proof of income, health insurance, accommodation proof
Apply for Type D visa
Submit D visa application at Bulgarian embassy with digital nomad documents
Pay visa fee
EUR 100 for Type D visa
Await decision
Processing within 10-60 days
Enter Bulgaria
Travel to Bulgaria on approved D visa
Register residence
Register at Migration Office to finalize residence permit
Complete residency setup
Obtain residence card and register for tax purposes
Application Forms
Type D Visa Application Form
Form ID: D-1
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