A temporary residence permit for Bulgaria, commonly referred to as a Bulgarian temporary residency permit, is valid for six or twelve months and is renewable for a maximum of five years.

Documents to be submitted on applying for a short-stay visa / temporary residency to Bulgaria:

1. A passport valid for at least three months from the date of admission for temporary residency of Bulgaria.

2. pages from the foreign travel document that have been copied and contain personal data for a Bulgarian temporary residency visa.

   and the previously issued visas, as well as a copies of the stay permits.

    

3. a recent colourful passport-size photo.

4. supporting documentation for the specifics of the visa request, along with duplicates of it, are needed for Bulgaria’s temporary residency.

5. Evidence of the steady and substantial financial means you will need to support yourself after Bulgaria grants you temporary residency

6. Verification of a reservation at a Bulgarian hotel or the address of a private residence where you will be lodging,

The multi-entry visa for Bulgaria short-stay visa to Bulgaria requires the above, plus:

• a duplicate of your passport’s pages including personal information,
• Proof that you have enough cash on hand to pay for lodging and food expenses (around €100 per day),
• and in the event that you do not have scheduled return flights or onward travel:
• Evidence that you have €300 euros to pay for your departure from Bulgaria.

What benefits do you receive on Bulgarian temporary residence permit?

• obtaining a Bulgarian ID card, which allows visitors from other countries to stay and visit the country many times.
• A Bulgarian residency permit holder is permitted to enter and remain legally in Romania, Croatia, and Cyprus for up to 90 days within each 180-day period, without the need for a visa.
• Your residency card in Bulgaria may be renewed every five years.
• After obtaining a five-year temporary residence permit, you are eligible to apply for a permanent resident permit in Bulgaria.
• Foreign nationals can seek for Bulgarian citizenship via naturalisation if they hold permanent residence in Bulgaria and dwell there for 183 days annually throughout any 60-month period.
• In the Schengen Area, if you are temporarily residing in Bulgaria, you can apply for a visa with ease.
• In Bulgaria, family reunion applications are accepted.

A foreign national who intends to live in the Republic of Bulgaria for an extended period of time or even permanently is granted a long-stay visa, also known as permanent residency of Bulgaria. Only diplomatic and consular missions located at the applicant’s permanent place of residence, or other missions recognised in the state of the applicant’s permanent residence, may receive applications for Bulgarian permanent residency.

A Bulgarian temporary resident visa must be held for at least five years in order for foreign nationals to apply for a permanent residence permit in the country. The initial Bulgarian permanent resident permit is only valid for five years; upon renewal, you will be granted permanent residency in Bulgaria for all time.

When applying for a long-stay visa / permanent residency of Bulgaria, the applicant has to present the following list of documents:

• Visa application form
• A regular foreign travel document(passport)
• Copied pages of the foreign travel document which include the personal information and the visas laid and/or copies of the permits for stay possessed
• Recently taken passport-size colorful photos

Does any foreign person have the chance of being granted a long-stay Bulgaria visa?

No, depending on whether sort of D visa is issued, you have to meet at least one requirement. One way to get a type D visa is:

• Business activity:If you are an investor or a representative/owner of a company, this is your business activity.
• Family reunification: whether your partner, spouse, or parent of a family member is a foreigner living in Bulgaria or a citizen of Bulgaria.
• Work and pensions: whether you are willing to work as a professional freelancer, if you have a stable and secure job, or if you are eligible for a pension under Bulgarian legislation.
• Education—should one be accepted for full-time enrollment at a licenced educational facility.
• Social activities: if you’re willing to create a non-profit organisation and carry out charitable work.
• Special protection for victims of human trafficking or refugees.

Benefits for Permanent Residency in Bulgaria

• freedom of movement among the Schengen member states.
• receiving top-notch medical care in the EU and Bulgaria.
• global income tax exemption subject to conditions.
• Take advantage of additional perks offered to citizens.
• unlimited freedom to reside, work, and study in Europe.
• The right of owning land after permanent residency of Bulgaria in, any EU country.

Citizenship in Bulgaria is granted to foreign individuals with Bulgarian ancestry or to highly qualified and prosperous foreign nationals who wish to relocate to Bulgaria.

Benefits of Acquiring Bulgarian Citizenship

• the unrestricted ability to live, work, and study in Europe
• free travel to several nations and territories or travel with a visa upon arrival
• obtaining the ability to purchase land in Bulgaria and several other EU nations that could otherwise deny entry to foreigners
• Access Bulgaria’s educational institutions as well as those of other EU members.

Citizenship of Bulgaria by Origin

It is possible to think of the process of obtaining Bulgarian citizenship by origin as two steps. The first step for the applicants is to apply to the State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad for a certificate of Bulgarian origin. In the event that the application for citizenship with the Ministry of Justice is approved, the State Agency issues a certificate of Bulgarian origin. In the event that you are not successful, our Bulgarian citizenship attorneys will assist you in appealing the Sofia Administrative Court’s decision to deny you a certificate of origin.

Citizenship of Bulgaria by Naturalization

Anybody who has lived in Bulgaria for a legally specified amount of time and meets the requirements in Chapter III of the same Act is eligible to get Bulgarian citizenship by naturalisation, according to the Bulgarian Citizenship Act. If we were to draw a comparison between naturalisation and getting citizenship by origin, the latter involves a more stringent procedure. In addition to proving that they have a source of income and employment that will allow them to support themselves in the Republic of Bulgaria, applicants for citizenship by naturalisation must also prove that they are fluent in Bulgarian, subject to receiving a certificate of language proficiency from the Ministry of Education.

Citizenship of Bulgaria by Marriage

According to the Bulgarian Citizenship Act, a person can become a citizen of Bulgaria through marriage if they have been lawfully married to a Bulgarian citizen for at least three years and have been doing so for at least three years as of the date on which they filed their application for naturalisation.

RESIDENCY by investment AND CITIZENSHIP by INVESTMENT

The occupancy that may be attained in Bulgaria is one of the most common reasons one might invest overseas.The easiest approach to get residency is to invest overseas; you can even get citizenship faster by doubling your investment. One of the quickest programmes for obtaining a Bulgarian residence permit is the Investor Programme for Residence and Citizenship, which offers the chance to fast-track Bulgarian citizenship.

Steps to obtain Bulgarian citizenship by investment under the ordinary process:

1. establishing a personal bank account, setting aside 512,000 euros to buy government bonds, and assembling the necessary paperwork for the Investor D visa application.
2. submitting an application for a Bulgarian investor visa at the local Bulgarian embassy or general consulate.
3. requesting a Bulgarian permanent residency permit.
4. With the help of the Ministry of Justice, we can start the application process for citizenship by investment for Bulgaria after holding the permanent residency for five years straight.

WHY CHOOSE BULGARIA?

One of the newest EU members, Bulgaria boasts a mild climate, a diverse and rich cultural heritage, and an excellent Southeast European position. With the following benefits, you can invest in Bulgaria more quickly through the Investor Programme for Residence and Citizenship:

• Residency permit issued within six to nine months.
• Fast-track option opportunity for citizenship within two years.
• Particular exemption from physical residence enforced with legislation.
• Investments approved by Government and accessible financing options from banks.
• No language requirements.
• Dual citizenship is allowed, so it is not mandatory to refuse the previous citizenship.
• Free-trade environment within the EU and lowest tax rates.

QUALIFICATIONS for

In order to be eligible for citizenship or residency, candidates must fulfil the following requirements in addition to achieving one of the listed investment options:

• Be a non-EU citizen.
• Possess a valid passport.
• Provide documents showing the source and origin of invested funds.
• Hold clear criminal record.
• Attest the power of attorneys and the investment agreement.
• Make the minimum required trips to Bulgaria.

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

Full Investment

For a five-year investment period, applicants who choose to make a full investment should deposit BGN 1 million, or 511,292 euros, in a government bond portfolio without asking for additional funds. After five years, the investor receives their money back. Additionally, government bonds fully guarantee the investment.

Financed Investment

This option is for applicants who prefer to finance the required investment amount with the assistance of a European bank in order to leverage their funds.

FAST-TRACK TO CITIZENSHIP

By doubling their investment, foreign investors can get residency faster via the fast-track option. The following requirements must be met for this option:

• Having at least one year of permanent residency status.
• Doubling the investment by purchasing €512,000 in governmental bonds or in the capital of a local company that provides a Priority Investment Project.
• Hold an extra investment for at least two years.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

The Bulgarian Citizenship Act states that foreign investors may apply for residency in Bulgaria if they have held a permanent resident status for five years or longer. Candidates who choose for the standard programme must meet the requirements listed below:

• Be 18 years old and older.
• Must have maintained permanent resident status and also a valid residential address for the last five years.
• Must have never been sentenced or accused by a Bulgarian court for a capital offense