Bulgaria Immigration Investor Program
Offered in accordance with the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, the Bulgaria Immigration Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship includes a fast-track citizenship option. To qualify for application, you will need to meet one of the requirements outlined in the Investment Options section.
Benefits of the Bulgaria Immigration Program
- Fast process to residency (six to nine months)
- Fast-track option allowing for citizenship within two years
- Special exemption from physical residence enforced with legislation
- Guaranteed investment and available financing option
- No language requirements for residence or citizenship
- No obligation to relinquish current nationality
- Lowest tax rates and free trade environment within the EU
- Free movement within the Schengen countries after Bulgaria becomes a member state
- Access to high quality healthcare in Bulgaria and the EU
- Conditional tax exemption on world income
- Unrestricted right to live, work and study in Europe
- Right to own land in a EU country
Application Criteria
In addition to making a financial investment, applicants must also meet the following requirements:
- Non-EU citizen
- Valid passport or another substitute foreign travel document
- Personal net worth greater than €1 million is required by banks for the financed investment option. For the full investment option, the net worth requirement is €511,292
- Documents supporting the source and origin of the declared and invested funds
- Proof that the applicant has no criminal record
- Attest the Power of Attorneys and the Investment Agreement
- Payment of application fees
- Make the minimum statutory trips to Bulgaria
Bulgaria Immigration Program Investment Options
Full Investment
Applicants choosing this option must deposit BGN 1 million (€511,292) in a Governmental Bond Portfolio for an investment period of five years, with no further payment required. At the end of the five-year period, the full amount of BGN 1 million (€511,292) will be returned to the investor without any accrued interest. The investment is fully guaranteed by the government bonds.
Financed Investment
For a set pre-paid fee, clients can leverage their capital by choosing the Financed Investment option. These individuals pay a reduced amount of €180,000 that will be used to finance a BGN 1 million (€511,292) closed 5.5-year loan from a Bulgarian chartered bank. This loan is initiated and repaid at no further cost to the investor. Applicants choosing the Financed Investment option will need to demonstrate net worldwide assets of no more than €1 million, a requirement of the Bulgarian chartered bank.
Fast-Track Citizenship Option of the Bulgaria Immigration Program
The fast-track option of the Bulgaria Immigration Program allows investors to apply for citizenship faster by doubling their investment. The requirements for this option are as follows:
- Have at least one year of permanent residency status
- Double the investment in bonds
- Hold both investments for a period of at least two years after citizenship has been granted
Financing options are available to qualified applicants. Citizenship applications for participants in the fast-track citizenship program are examined under express procedure.
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