EU membership advantages: access to the labor market, healthcare, education, and business opportunities
One of the lowest corporate tax rates in the EU (10% for legal entities)
Ability to keep your current citizenship where dual citizenship is permitted
Faster U.S. visa application process
One of Europe’s leading countries for biodiversity
Mild subtropical climate
Ranked 26th globally for personal safety
Tuition-free higher education in Bulgaria
Social benefits and healthcare on equal terms with EU citizens
Entrepreneurship opportunities: business, real estate, labor market access, and investment across the EU
Ranked second after Romania among the most affordable EU countries
More favorable access to bank loans and mortgages than non-residents
- - - A country of excellent wine, rose oil, and the Golden Sands resort. Here, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, you can find traces of almost every great ancient civilization.
Bulgarian citizenship is a highly valued passport that allows visa-free travel across the European Union.
As of 1 January 2025, Bulgaria became a full member of the Schengen Area, which further simplifies travel within Europe.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Signing the service agreement
Document preparation usually takes 3–6 months
Submitting the application at a Bulgarian embassy/consulate in your country (or in Sofia). Personal presence is required. The submission process can take up to 5 days
After submission, the application is reviewed by the relevant authorities within up to 24 months
Receiving the citizenship documents: a second visit to Sofia to take the oath and obtain the passport
PROCESSING TIME up to 3 years
COST Adult applicant: €25,000 (50% — on the agreement signing date, 50% — after submitting the documents) Children under 18: €4,000
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