Bulgaria Citizenship: Security. Opportunity. Peace of mind.

Bulgaria (EU) immigration by investment for investors and their families.
Live and work in the European Union.

In an effort to stimulate the country's economy through job creation and capital Bulgaria is offering foreign nationals investment programs that can lead to Bulgaria permanent residency and Bulgaria citizenship. The Bulgarian passport is similar to the passports of Germany, France, or any other EU country; Bulgaria passport holders may live, work or study in any country belonging to the European Union.  

International business executives, investors, VIPs as well as affluent citizens worldwide consider the Bulgaria citizenship (Bulgaria passport) a powerful tool for international tax planning and a safety net should the living conditions at home become unbearable. 

*** Bulgaria Citizenship & Residency Update, April 2022: As a consequence of external and internal political factors, the Bulgarian Parliament has adopted amendments to the Bulgarian Citizenship Act. The bill removes sections 12a and 14a, specifically the provisions related to the "Fast Track" 18-months application processing option. The option to obtain permanent residency on the basis of investment remains, so does a route to citizenship after 5 years in residency status. The only remaining alternative to receiving citizenship in under 2 years is the Malta (EU) "Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations". ***

Live, work or study in any of the EU countries

The Bulgarian Immigration by Investment programs provide for affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute, including their families, to receive the Bulgarian citizenship (EU passport) on the basis of an investment in Bulgaria. Once citizenship is granted, the applicant may live, work or study in any of the member countries of the European Union.

Applicants are not required to continuously live in Bulgaria before or after citizenship approval.

Visa free travel to over 150 countries

Bulgarian citizenship offers full European Union benefits, including Schengen borderless travel. This means visa-free travel to more than 150 countries in the world.

A better quality of life for the family

Bulgaria is a safe country that enjoys a low cost of living index. Bulgaria is rich in tourist sights and historical artifacts which are located throughout the country's easily accessible territory. Bulgaria is also known for its seaside and winter resorts and offers a modern infrastructure ranging from reliable phone and internet service to secure banking.

Bulgaria Permanent Residency

Residency allows the applicant to live in Bulgaria as long as desired, but there is no obligation to do so. Citizenship may be applied for after 60 months (5 years) in permanent residency status. The applicant can select from various investment options. The investment must be maintained for 5 years in total. The processing time for residency is about six months.

Bulgaria (EU) Citizenship

Bulgarian citizenship, meaning the EU passport, allows the applicant to live, work, and study in any of the EU member countries, not just Bulgaria. In addition, Bulgarian citizens can live in the USA by applying for an E2 Visa.

While as of April 2022 there is no longer an option to apply under the previous "fast track processing" option, an applicant may still apply for citizenship after 60 months (5 years) in permanent residency status. The applicant selects one of several investment options to be held for at least 5 years. The processing time for residency is about six months, and citizenship may be granted after 5 years.

Bulgaria (EU) Citizenship by Investment

Program Information

The government of Bulgaria is offering Bulgarian residency and citizenship (European citizenship) to foreign investors who contribute to the country's economic development.

Bulgaria, located in Southeast Europe, at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, is a stable, neutral and respected member of the European Union since 2007. The country has produced streamlined legislation to create an efficient process by which non-EU residents may obtain a residence permit - and citizenship if so desired - based on investment.

The Bulgarian permanent residency program allows applicants to live in Bulgaria as long as desired. Citizenship may be applied for after 60 months (5 years) in permanent residency status. The processing time for residency is about six months.

The Bulgarian citizenship by investment program offers affluent persons of impeccable standing to receive Bulgarian (EU) citizenship on the basis of an investment in Bulgaria. EU citizenship grants the permission to live, work or study in any country of the European Union.

There are no language skill requirements, no donations, and no minimum stay requirements. In addition, Bulgarian citizens can live in the USA by applying for a E2 Visa due to the country's E2 reciprocity agreement with the United States.

Applicants are not required to continuously live in Bulgaria before or after citizenship approval. All investment options to citizenship allow for one application to cover the husband, wife, parents and all children or grandchildren of any age.

Qualified candidates include international business executives, investors, public figures / VIPs, and private citizens who meet the minimum application requirements.  

Application Requirements / Eligibility

To qualify for any of the immigration by investment programs the main applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have a clean criminal record. The main applicant may also add dependents to a residency or citizenship application, including his/her spouse, parents, children, and grandchildren.

Please use our contact form to obtain a complete checklist of application documents which depends on the number of family members to be included.

A) Bulgaria Permanent Residency. This program offers permanent residency in Bulgaria, meaning the permission to live in Bulgaria as long as desired. The applicant selects an investment option from the list below, to be held for a minimum of five years. Residency is granted usually within 6 months of filing an application.

B) Bulgaria (EU) Citizenship. This program offers Bulgarian citizenship, the European passport, and all benefits of full EU citizenship. As a EU citizen you are allowed to live, work, study in any of the 26 European Union countries. EU citizenship also grants you access to all investment opportunities throughout the EU member nations, as well as visa-free travel to more than 150 countries in the world. The investment must be maintained for an extra 2 years past grant of citizenship, and 5 years in total.

An applicant receives permanent residency in about 6 months, and then may apply for citizenship by naturalization after 60 months (5 years) in residency status.

Investment Options

The following investment options and their minimum amounts are available for permanent residency and/or citizenship:

Bulgaria Immigration by Investment Benefits

Reasons for an alternative residency or citizenship include providing a better quality of life for the investor and his/her family, arranging for international tax planning, and establishing a safety net should the living conditions at home become unbearable.

Free Movement of Persons

The whole family can obtain Bulgarian citizenship i.e. the main applicant, his/her spouse, and children and grandchildren of any age, and they can all travel, reside, study or work freely within the EU.

Free Movement of Services

Individual citizens and their companies can offer services within EU member states without obstacles.

Free Movement of Capital

Bulgarian passport holders can transfer funds between EU member states, purchase property in any preferred EU country, and invest in any type of business venture.

Free Movement of Goods

All goods produced in EU member states can be freely transferred between countries of the European Union.

No Requirement to Physically Reside in Bulgaria

The applicant and his/her dependents are not required to reside in Bulgaria before the filing of an application, or after obtaining Bulgarian citizenship.

Attractive Tax System

Becoming a citizen of Bulgaria does not mean the investor automatically becomes a Bulgarian tax resident. However, becoming a tax resident in Bulgaria may be attractive to the investor because of the country's low personal and corporate income tax rate which is only 10%; the lowest in the European Union.

Visa Free Travel

Bulgarian passport holders do not require a visa to travel within the EU and also to travel to many non-EU countries.

Option to Settle in the USA

Bulgarian citizens can live in the USA by applying for a E2 Visa due to the country's E2 reciprocity agreement with the United States.

Bulgaria's Standing in the European Union

Bulgaria is a safe, neutral and respected member of the European Union, located at the crossroad between Europe and Asia and origin of the earliest European civilizations. A relatively small country of approximately seven million people, Bulgaria is considered very safe and boasts a low crime rate.

Bulgarians have developed their culture and enriched it over the millennia, and they preserve it and continue to develop it to the present day. Bulgarian is the main official language, but English is also widely spoken, particularly by younger people and especially in the tourist regions.

Bulgaria is also good choice when it comes to education and healthcare. High quality public education is provided by the government at no cost. Private schools, teaching in English, French, Spanish, or German, are also available. In addition to the education system, Bulgaria also offer free healthcare covered through the basic health insurance system.

The economy of Bulgaria is an open market economy with a developed private sector and a limited number of state enterprises. Bulgaria has been a member of the World Trade Organization since December 01, 1996, and the country has been a member of the EU since January 01, 2007.

The Bulgarian economy is and characterized by economic, political and financial stability. The country offers a strategic geographic location, liberal access to markets consisting of more than 560 million consumers, and the lowest corporate tax in the EU; the personal and corporate income tax rate is only 10%.

Its farsighted fiscal policy and stable business environment make Bulgaria one of the most stable countries in the EU. The country is rich in tourist sights and historical artifacts, and it is internationally known for its seaside and winter resorts.   

Our Qualifications

Our associated attorneys, a full service commercial law firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria, provide comprehensive legal and tax services and solutions to multinational corporations operating in Bulgaria, closely held foreign and Bulgarian businesses, local entrepreneurs, organizations and individuals.

In addition to immigration law the firm is providing advisory services covering company formation, business restructuring, corporate & commercial law, dispute resolution, real estate, taxation, and merger & acquisitions law.
 

Services offered:

•    • Advising you on your chances of success before filing your application;
•    • providing you with pre-immigration legal and tax advice;
•    • guiding you with the preparation of supporting documentation.

 

Next Steps:

Please contact us for a detailed cost estimate or confidential consultation.  Our associated attorneys are ready to assist you with attaining your investment objectives and answer any questions you might have about all of Bulgaria's Residency / Citizenship by Investment programs.

Zenturo Ltd.

Residency & Citizenship by Investment Programs Worldwide

Bulgaria Office: Sofia

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