BulgariaType D visa for entrepreneurs starting a business in Bulgaria with an initial capital investment of at least €51,130.
BulgariaVisa for holders of official or service passports representing foreign governments or international organisations on official business.
BulgariaBulgarian residence permit (Art. 24p, launched Dec 2025) for non-EU remote workers, freelancers, and foreign-company owners earning EUR 27,550+ per year.
BulgariaVisa for holders of diplomatic passports including ambassadors, consular officers, and their immediate family members.
BulgariaResidence permit for private domestic helpers or household members of persons holding diplomatic or consular immunity in Bulgaria.
BulgariaWork and residence permit for highly qualified professionals with a university degree and a minimum gross annual salary of €23,500, valid up to 5 years.
BulgariaEU-wide long-term resident permit for non-EU nationals with 5+ years lawful residence, enabling mobility within other EU member states.
BulgariaResidence permit for non-EU family members of Bulgarian citizens, including spouses, children, and parents.
BulgariaResidence permit for the spouse and dependent children of an EU Blue Card holder residing in Bulgaria.
BulgariaResidence permit for unmarried dependent children under 21 of a Bulgarian resident or permanent resident holder.
BulgariaResidence permit for financially independent parents of a Bulgarian national or a foreigner with permanent residence in Bulgaria.
BulgariaResidence permit for the spouse or cohabiting partner of a Bulgarian resident or permanent resident holder.
BulgariaResidence permit for accredited foreign journalists, news correspondents, and media representatives reporting from Bulgaria.
BulgariaPermit for self-employed individuals or freelancers to live and work in Bulgaria, requiring a business plan, 2 years experience, and B1 Bulgarian.
BulgariaPermanent residence on arrival for non-EU investors placing BGN 1,000,000 (~EUR 512,000) in Bulgarian regulated-market shares or government debt for 5+ years.
BulgariaResidence permit for highly skilled migrant workers or specialists entering Bulgaria under bilateral or international agreements.
BulgariaResidence permit for managers or specialists transferring from a non-EU branch to a Bulgarian entity, requiring 12 months prior employment.
BulgariaResidence permit for trainee employees transferring from a non-EU branch to a Bulgarian entity, requiring 6 months prior employment.
BulgariaWork permit and Type D visa for seasonal employment in agriculture or HORECA/tourism sectors for 3 to 9 months.
BulgariaType D visa and residence permit granted on the basis of marriage to a Bulgarian citizen or a person with permanent residence in Bulgaria.
BulgariaResidence permit for non-EU nationals engaged in non-profit activities in Bulgaria, subject to clearance by the Ministry of Justice.
BulgariaThis permit is for foreign religious officials or missionaries performing religious activities.
BulgariaPermanent residence status granted after 5 years of continuous lawful residence in Bulgaria, with unlimited right to live and work.
BulgariaTemporary residence permit for non-EU nationals who purchase Bulgarian real estate worth at least €306,776.
BulgariaResidence permit for non-EU researchers with a hosting agreement from a Bulgarian research organisation, with 9-month post-project job search rights.
BulgariaThis permit is for non-EU nationals who need to undergo long-term treatment or rehabilitation in a medical institution in Bulgaria.
BulgariaBulgariaType D visa and annual residence permit for retired foreign nationals receiving a state or private pension meeting Bulgaria's minimum income threshold.
BulgariaBulgariaCombined work and residence permit for non-EU nationals employed by a Bulgarian company, requiring a labour market test.
BulgariaType D visa and residence permit for non-EU students enrolled full-time at an accredited Bulgarian university, renewable annually.
BulgariaResidence permit for foreign company representatives registered with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
BulgariaResidence permit for non-EU nationals with an employment contract for a traineeship in Bulgaria, valid up to one year.
BulgariaSchengen short-stay visa for business meetings, conferences, negotiations, and commercial activities up to 90 days.
BulgariaAllows transit through a Bulgarian airport without entering the country, valid for up to 24 hours between connecting flights.
BulgariaBulgariaBulgariaResidence permit for non-EU nationals performing unpaid work at a recognised religious or non-profit charitable organisation, up to one year.