Bulgaria — Golden Visa (Residency by Investment)

Bulgaria's direct Citizenship by Investment program was discontinued in 2022. The active route today is residency-by-investment (from EUR 512,000 in an eligible fund), with citizenship possible later via standard naturalisation. ICS consultants help determine whether this category fits your profile and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.

General requirements typically include: Invest in an eligible Bulgarian investment fund (minimum EUR 512,000).; Pass due-diligence, background and source-of-funds checks.; Hold a clean criminal record with no visa refusals from major countries.; Maintain the qualifying investment for the required holding period.; Meet standard residency requirements before applying for citizenship by naturalisation.. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances — ICS offers a free assessment against the current requirements.

Commonly required documents include: Valid passport, Proof of funds / source of wealth, Police clearance certificate, Investment fund subscription documents, Passport-size photographs, Medical certificate. Exact document requirements can vary by case, so confirm your specific list with an ICS consultant before applying.

In general: Free consultation and eligibility review with ICS; then Selection of an eligible Bulgarian investment fund; then Source-of-funds documentation and due diligence preparation; then Investment fund subscription (minimum EUR 512,000); then Government due-diligence and residency permit issuance; then Standard naturalisation route to citizenship after the required residency period. Processing times and exact steps can change — ICS manages this process directly with clients so nothing gets missed.

As of the last update to this page, this program is active and accepting applications. Requirements and processing times can change, so always confirm current status with ICS or the relevant government authority before applying.