Residency and Real Estate in Bulgaria
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What you will learn
Step-by-step procedure for obtaining Residency and Permanent Residency in Bulgaria
Requirements for applicants, income, and family members
Benefits of the status for business, relocation, and travel
Hidden pitfalls in the property purchasing process
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Frequently asked questions
What you need to know about residence and permanent residence in Bulgaria.
No. Buying property at any price does not automatically grant a residence permit. For a purchase to qualify as an immigration basis, the property value must be at least €306,775.13.
Information checked against official sources on 12 July 2026
- Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, Article 24 (State Gazette)
- Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: D visas and travel in Schengen
- Regulation on the 2025 minimum wage (Council of Ministers of Bulgaria)
- EU Council decision on Bulgaria's full accession to Schengen (from 1 January 2025)