Compared with other EU programmes, the Bulgaria Golden Visa includes a pre-approval stage handled by the Bulgarian Investment Agency. This is a standard, non-discriminatory process; there are no nationality restrictions as long as applicants satisfy the standard criteria. The stage takes about 4–10 weeks, after which you can make the investment.
The Bulgarian Golden Visa programme offers opportunities for investors seeking European residency with minimal requirements.
Access to all 27 EU countries with full rights and privileges of European citizenship.
Invest in approved funds while securing your future in one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets.
Expert guidance and compliance with legal requirements.
All investors are required to submit the following standard documents.
Applicants seeking the Bulgaria Golden Visa must provide a bank reference from a credit institution located in a FATF-compliant jurisdiction, and the account must be in euros (€). If you do not currently hold an account in euros, you will need to open one. Please contact our team to confirm that your jurisdiction is FATF-compliant.
Note: accounts held with financial institutions such as investment brokerage firms, investment funds or wealth management companies are not considered equivalent to credit institutions. Only licensed banks are recognised as credit institutions for this purpose.
Applicants are required to support their bank reference with documented proof of the source of their income. There are no restrictions on the type of income; however, each source must be supported by written evidence, and where applicable, the documents should be legalised.
For example, if the investment funds were generated through dividends, you must provide a legalised financial statement for the year in which the dividends were distributed, along with a resolution approving the dividend distribution.
Similar documentation requirements apply to politically exposed persons (PEPs). You must declare if you are a PEP or are closely associated with one.
Documents must be certified and legalised in accordance with the jurisdiction in which they were issued. Some jurisdictions are exempt from legalisation requirements due to bilateral agreements that waive the need for legalising government-issued documents. Others may require an apostille, while some may require full legalisation through an embassy or consulate. Please consult our team to determine the appropriate legalisation process for your specific case.
We guide you through gathering and preparing all required documents with our expert team.
1–2 weeksYour application is submitted to the Bulgarian Investment Agency for review.
1 weekThe agency reviews your application and issues pre-approval within the expected timeframe.
4–6 weeksComplete your investment and receive your Bulgarian residency permit.
2–3 weeksFor those interested in the Bulgaria Golden Visa, there is no service or legal fee for the pre-approval stage. We handle pre-approval free of charge regardless of which fund you choose, as the programme has recently been reinstated; you only cover translation and certification out-of-pocket costs, capped at €500.
A deposit of €2,500 is required. It is later deducted from the annual fund management fee.
After you pass pre-approval, you are under no obligation to invest in our Fund or to retain us for the subsequent procedures.
Our team will walk you through the fund, the Golden Visa route and the documents you need.
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