Bulgaria Visa & Immigration Services
Important update: Bulgaria's original "golden passport" Citizenship by Investment program was discontinued in March 2022. ICS now advises on Bulgaria's active Golden Visa residency-by-investment route instead, with a possible path to citizenship after the standard naturalisation period.
Eligibility Information
- 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.
Required Documents
General Process
- Free consultation and eligibility review with ICS
- Selection of an eligible Bulgarian investment fund
- Source-of-funds documentation and due diligence preparation
- Investment fund subscription (minimum EUR 512,000)
- Government due-diligence and residency permit issuance
- Standard naturalisation route to citizenship after the required residency period
Processing Information
Processing times vary by visa category, applicant profile and current government workloads. ICS provides estimated timelines during your free assessment and keeps you updated at every stage of your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Timelines vary by category and current processing volumes. Your ICS consultant will provide an estimated timeline based on your specific application during your free assessment.
Yes. We often help clients build a step-by-step improvement plan — such as language retesting, additional experience or education upgrades — to strengthen future eligibility.
Fees depend on the visa category and scope of service. We provide transparent, written quotes after your free initial assessment — no hidden charges.