Bulgaria's former residency by investment route is closed and is not accepting applications. Review its historical terms and current status.
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Bulgaria's former investment-based route is closed and is not accepting applications. The information below is historical and should not be treated as a currently available residence or citizenship offer.
It is a unitary state on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe bordering the Black Sea in the east. The country shares international borders with Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey. The country occupies an area of 110,879 km², somewhat larger than Iceland (103,000 km²) or slightly larger than the U.S. state of Tennessee. Bulgaria has a population of about 6.4 million people (2025); its capital and largest city is Sofia, with about 1.3 million inhabitants. The official language is Bulgarian, which is written in Cyrillic.
Bulgaria offers one of the more affordable EU bases on the Black Sea coast, with a growing economy and long-standing ties across Southeastern Europe.
Bulgaria offers one of the more affordable costs of living in the European Union, combined with a varied landscape spanning Black Sea beaches, mountain resorts, and a historic capital in Sofia. The country's location bordering Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey gives it strong regional connectivity.
Bulgaria has one of the lowest corporate and personal flat tax rates in the EU at 10%, making it an attractive base for internationally mobile investors. The country continues to develop its services and technology sectors alongside more traditional industries.
* Historical timeline only. The former route is closed; timelines depended on the Bulgarian authorities’ processing and due diligence.
Current guidance for prospective investors while Bulgaria's former investment-residence route remains closed.
No. The former program is closed and is not accepting new applications. The historical process on this page is retained for reference only, not as an application offer.
There is no current qualifying investment amount because the former program is closed. Do not transfer funds or rely on historical thresholds for a new application.
No new main-applicant or family applications can be made through the closed route. Family eligibility would need to be assessed under any future route or another valid Bulgarian immigration category.
There is no current processing timeline or travel benefit under the closed program. Any future residence route must be assessed under the rules in force when it is officially introduced.
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