Bulgaria
Republic of Bulgaria
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5 Years
Dual citizenship
Restrictive/Conditional
Birthright
No
Ancestry
3 Generations
PIT top rate
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Corporate tax
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Territorial tax
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Wealth tax
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Crypto tax
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Unemployment
4.32%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
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Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa (D-Visa)
Digital nomad
Remote workers can apply for long-term D-visa.
Official applicationFamily Reunification Residence (Bulgaria)
Family
If a close family member already lives lawfully in Bulgaria, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.
Residence by Investment
Investor / investment
If you can make a qualifying investment in Bulgaria, this route grants residence and, depending on the amount, a faster path to permanent residence.
Continuous (Long-Term) Residence Permit
General residence
If you have a long-stay (type D) visa and a qualifying ground to live in Bulgaria, this annually-renewable permit is the residence card you build your settlement on.
Permanent Residence (Bulgaria)
General residence
If you have lived in Bulgaria continuously for five years, this is your settlement status - secure residence and a stepping stone toward citizenship.
EU Blue Card (Bulgaria)
Skilled Migration
If you are a highly-qualified non-EU professional with a Bulgarian job offer above the salary threshold, the EU Blue Card gives you residence plus EU-wide mobility benefits.
Residence Permit for Study (Bulgaria)
Study
If you have been admitted to a Bulgarian university or college, this residence permit lets you live in Bulgaria for the length of your studies.
Single Permit for Residence and Work
Sponsored work
If you are a non-EU national with a Bulgarian job offer, this is the main route - one document that lets you both live and work in Bulgaria.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Europe/Sofia
Timezone
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Population
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