Bulgaria
All Visa Pathways(42 visas)
Bulgaria3263 — Startup/Entrepreneur Visa
Type D visa for entrepreneurs starting a business in Bulgaria with an initial capital investment of at least €51,130.
BulgariaDS — Official/Service Visa
Visa for holders of official or service passports representing foreign governments or international organisations on official business.
BulgariaDigital Nomad Residence Permit (Разрешение за пребиваване на дигитален номад)
Bulgarian residence permit (Art. 24p, launched Dec 2025) for non-EU remote workers, freelancers, and foreign-company owners earning EUR 27,550+ per year.
BulgariaDiplomatic Visa
Visa for holders of diplomatic passports including ambassadors, consular officers, and their immediate family members.
BulgariaDomestic Helper of Diplomatic Staff Permit
Residence permit for private domestic helpers or household members of persons holding diplomatic or consular immunity in Bulgaria.
BulgariaEU Blue Card Bulgaria (Синя карта на ЕС)
Work and residence permit for highly qualified professionals with a university degree and a minimum gross annual salary of €23,500, valid up to 5 years.
BulgariaEU Long-Term Resident Status (Дългосрочно пребиваващ в ЕС)
EU-wide long-term resident permit for non-EU nationals with 5+ years lawful residence, enabling mobility within other EU member states.
BulgariaFamily Member of Bulgarian National (Член на семейството на български гражданин)
Residence permit for non-EU family members of Bulgarian citizens, including spouses, children, and parents.
BulgariaFamily Member of EU Blue Card Holder
Residence permit for the spouse and dependent children of an EU Blue Card holder residing in Bulgaria.
BulgariaFamily Reunification - Minor Children
Residence permit for unmarried dependent children under 21 of a Bulgarian resident or permanent resident holder.
BulgariaFamily Reunification - Parents (Финансово независими родители)
Residence permit for financially independent parents of a Bulgarian national or a foreigner with permanent residence in Bulgaria.
BulgariaFamily Reunification - Spouse/Partner (Събиране на семейство - съпруг/партньор)
Residence permit for the spouse or cohabiting partner of a Bulgarian resident or permanent resident holder.
BulgariaForeign Journalist/Media Correspondent Permit (Акредитиран представител на медии)
Residence permit for accredited foreign journalists, news correspondents, and media representatives reporting from Bulgaria.
BulgariaFreelance/Self-Employment Permit (Разрешение за упражняване на свободна професия)
Permit for self-employed individuals or freelancers to live and work in Bulgaria, requiring a business plan, 2 years experience, and B1 Bulgarian.
BulgariaGolden Visa - Investment Permanent Residence (Златна виза)
Permanent residence on arrival for non-EU investors placing BGN 1,000,000 (~EUR 512,000) in Bulgarian regulated-market shares or government debt for 5+ years.
BulgariaHighly Skilled Worker Permit (under international contracts)
Residence permit for highly skilled migrant workers or specialists entering Bulgaria under bilateral or international agreements.
BulgariaHumanitarian Status / Subsidiary Protection (Хуманитарен статут)
Protection for persons at real risk of serious harm who do not qualify for refugee status, with path to citizenship after 5 years.
BulgariaIntra-Corporate Transfer Permit - Manager/Specialist (Разрешение за вътрешнокорпоративен трансфер)
Residence permit for managers or specialists transferring from a non-EU branch to a Bulgarian entity, requiring 12 months prior employment.
BulgariaIntra-Corporate Transfer Permit - Trainee
Residence permit for trainee employees transferring from a non-EU branch to a Bulgarian entity, requiring 6 months prior employment.
BulgariaLong-Stay Seasonal Worker Permit (90 days - 9 months)
Work permit and Type D visa for seasonal employment in agriculture or HORECA/tourism sectors for 3 to 9 months.
BulgariaMarriage to Bulgarian Citizen/Resident Permit
Type D visa and residence permit granted on the basis of marriage to a Bulgarian citizen or a person with permanent residence in Bulgaria.
BulgariaNon-Profit Activity Residence Permit
Residence permit for non-EU nationals engaged in non-profit activities in Bulgaria, subject to clearance by the Ministry of Justice.
BulgariaNon-Profit Activity Residence Permit (Religious)
This permit is for foreign religious officials or missionaries performing religious activities.
BulgariaPermanent Residence Permit (Разрешение за постоянно пребиваване)
Permanent residence status granted after 5 years of continuous lawful residence in Bulgaria, with unlimited right to live and work.
BulgariaProperty Investment Residence Permit
Temporary residence permit for non-EU nationals who purchase Bulgarian real estate worth at least €306,776.
BulgariaRefugee Status (Бежански статут)
International protection granted to persons who have a well-founded fear of persecution, with path to citizenship after 3 years of recognised status.
BulgariaResearcher Residence Permit (Разрешение за пребиваване за научноизследователска дейност)
Residence permit for non-EU researchers with a hosting agreement from a Bulgarian research organisation, with 9-month post-project job search rights.
BulgariaResidence Permit for Long-Term Medical Treatment
This permit is for non-EU nationals who need to undergo long-term treatment or rehabilitation in a medical institution in Bulgaria.
BulgariaRetiree Residence Permit
Long-term residence permit for non-EU/EEA/Swiss pensioners or individuals of independent means who do not seek local employment, renewable annually.
BulgariaRetirement/Pensioner Residence Permit (Разрешение за пребиваване на пенсионер)
Type D visa and annual residence permit for retired foreign nationals receiving a state or private pension meeting Bulgaria's minimum income threshold.
BulgariaSeasonal Work Permit (Разрешение за сезонна работа)
Temporary work permit for third-country nationals in agriculture, forestry, and tourism, valid up to 9 months within any 12-month period.
BulgariaSingle Residence and Work Permit (Единно разрешение за пребиваване и работа)
Combined work and residence permit for non-EU nationals employed by a Bulgarian company, requiring a labour market test.
BulgariaStudent Residence Permit (Разрешение за пребиваване за обучение)
Type D visa and residence permit for non-EU students enrolled full-time at an accredited Bulgarian university, renewable annually.
BulgariaTemporary Protection (Временна закрила)
EU-wide temporary protection mechanism activated for mass displacement events, currently extended to March 2026 for Ukrainian nationals.
BulgariaTrade Representative Permit (Представителство на чуждестранна фирма)
Residence permit for foreign company representatives registered with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
BulgariaTrafficking Victim Special Protection Permit
Residence permit for non-EU nationals granted special protection status as victims of human trafficking under Bulgarian law.
BulgariaTrainee Residence Permit (Разрешение за пребиваване за стажант)
Residence permit for non-EU nationals with an employment contract for a traineeship in Bulgaria, valid up to one year.
BulgariaType C — Short-Stay Business Visa (Type C - Business)
Schengen short-stay visa for business meetings, conferences, negotiations, and commercial activities up to 90 days.
BulgariaVisa A — Airport Transit Visa (Летищна транзитна виза, Type A)
Allows transit through a Bulgarian airport without entering the country, valid for up to 24 hours between connecting flights.
BulgariaVisa C — Short-Stay Schengen Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for tourism, family visits, business, and short-term cultural or educational activities, valid up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
BulgariaVisa D — Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
National long-stay visa for third-country nationals pursuing employment, study, family reunification, or business in Bulgaria beyond 90 days, preceding a residence permit.
BulgariaVolunteer Residence Permit (Разрешение за пребиваване за доброволчество)
Residence permit for non-EU nationals performing unpaid work at a recognised religious or non-profit charitable organisation, up to one year.