FAMILY

Investor, spouse, dependentsup to age 27, parents and grandparents

26 Schengen states

TIME TORESIDENCY

6-8 months

VISA-FREE COUNTRIES

RESIDENCYREQUIREMENTS

One-year legalresidency

THE CITIZENSHIP EXPERTS

NEXTGENERATIONEQUITY

PERMANENT RESIDENCY PROGRAMME

BULGARIASecure a better future for your next generation.

CONTINENTEurope

CAPITALSofia

OFFICIAL LANGUAGEBulgarian

POPULATION6,997,784

TOTAL AREA110,994 km²

ABOUT BULGARIA WHY CHOOSE BULGARIA?

The Republic of Bulgaria, located in the South East Europe, is known for its uniquely diverse culture, urban lifestyle and temperate climate zone. Its capital city is Sofia, which is Bulgaria’s largest city. The o�cial language is Bulgarian.

Bulgaria is known for having popular unique historical objects and cultural traditions, which are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sights.

The country a respected member of the European Union since 2007, the Council of Europe and NATO.

Freedom of mobility: Residents of Bulgaria can benefit from visa-free access to the 26 Schengen member states.

Fast application process: The Bulgarian residency application is a straightforward and fast process. You can receive permanent residency within 6-8 months.

Minimal restrictions: The Bulgarian residency-by-investment programme does not require an applicant to reside in the country nor any language requirements.

Business opportunities: Benefit from Bulgaria's attractive tax regime, direct access to the tari�-free EU market and lowest personal tax rate in Europe. If you operate a business in an area of Bulgaria with a high unemployment rate, the applied tax rate falls to 0%.

Political stability: Bulgaria is known for its stable political parliamentary democracy.

Fast-track to citizenship: After becoming a permanent resident of Bulgaria, you are then eligible to apply for citizenship within 2 years.

High-quality healthcare: Residents of Bulgaria can enjoy access to high-quality healthcare and education in Bulgaria and the EU.

Secured Investment: You can make a risk free investment in government bonds.

Family residence: Obtaining a Bulgarian residence permit will benifit your entire family.

GDPUSD 56.83 billion

INVESTMENT OPTIONS APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS

GOVERNMENT BOND INVESTMENT

FINANCED INVESTMENT

The following requirements serve as a qualifier by the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, to apply for permanent residency and the fast-track citizenship option.

The following investment options serve as a qualifier for the Bulgarian residency-by-investment programme:

A personal net worth greater than EUR 1 million.

For the Government bond investment option, a personal

net worth of EUR 511,292.

Documents supporting the source and origin of the declared and invested funds.

Attest the Power of Attorneys.

Hold no criminal records.

CURRENCYBulgarian Lev

Language requirementsNone

EUR 511,292 deposit in a Governmental Bond Portfolio for an investment period of five years. The full invest-ment amount will then be returned without any accrued interest.

Leverage your capital by paying a reduced investment amount from EUR 511,292 to the finance it. This amount will be distributed into a 5.5 year loan from a Bulgarian chartered bank.

This loan is then initiated and repaid to the investor at no additional cost.

FAST-TRACK CITIZENSHIP

Have a minimum of 1 year permanent residency status.

Invest EUR 512,000 in Government bonds on top of the initial investment (EUR 511,292).

Hold the 2 investments for a period of 2 years after being granted Bulgarian citizenship.

To qualify for this option, an applicant must:

PROCESS AND TIMELINE

Investor visa D is then granted.

Visit to Bulgaria to submit the application for Bulgarian permanent residence.

Permanent residence card is then approved and issued.

Family members can then start the application for permanent residence within 3 months.

Open private bank account with one of the investment options.

Prepare Investor D visa application documents.

Receive confirmation of investment.

The Bulgarian Investment Certificate is then issued.

Month 1-3Preparation

Month 4-5Residencyapplication

Month 6-8Bulgarian PR card

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PreparationOpen private bank account with one of the investment options.

Investor D visa application documents.

Issuance of the Bulgarian Investment Certificate.

Receive permanent residenceReceive PR card.

Family members can then start

the application for PR.

Residency applicationInvestor visa D is granted.

Visit to Bulgaria for application

submission

Bulgaria permanent residency

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