Bulgaria: Young and Dynamic Member of the European Union

Mazlum Şen
Dec 29, 2025
1 min read

Right to live, work and study in Europe with Bulgaria investor residence and citizenship program.

Bulgaria, one of the newest members of the EU, offers a rich, diverse culture, mild climate and an excellent location in Southeast Europe. While the Investor Residence and Citizenship Program in Bulgaria provides the following advantages, it also grants you and your children over 18 years of age European Union citizenship Status.

PROGRAM ADVANTAGES

Permanent Residence Permit in 6 to 9 months,
Citizenship with 5-year Permanent Residence Permit,
Citizenship within 2.5 years with fast track option,
Special exception providing physical settlement with legal rights,
Government-approved investments and financing option in banks,
No language requirement,
No requirement to renounce current citizenship,
Lowest tax rates and free trade environment within the EU.

PERMANENT RESIDENCE ADVANTAGES

Free movement in the Schengen area with full membership,
High quality health services within the EU and Bulgaria,
Conditional tax exemption based on world income.

CITIZENSHIP ADVANTAGES

Unconditional right to live, study and work in Europe,
Right to own land in any EU country.

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

Full Investment

Citizenship Status in 2.5 years with €1,000,000 investment or in 5 years with €500,000 investment

Applicants who prefer this option must invest 1 million BGN (€511,292) in the Government Bond Portfolio over a five-year period without any additional payment. At the end of these five years, the entire amount will be refunded to the applicant without accumulated interest. Investments are guaranteed by government bonds.