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Bulgaria · Investment route
Obtain Bulgarian residency by investing in government-approved bonds with family inclusion and EU mobility.
Last updated: 2025-10-08
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Bulgaria’s Government Bonds Residency program allows investors to acquire residency through government-approved bond investment. Eligible applicants include non-EU nationals, their spouse, dependent children up to 18, and parents from 65. The minimum investment is EUR 512,000, with a required holding period of 5 years. Applicants must provide valid passports, clean criminal records, and proof of legitimate funds.
What you getالمزايا
Obtain Bulgarian residency with EU travel privileges.
Include spouse, dependent children up to 18, and parents from 65.
Secure government-backed investment.
Access to healthcare, education, and EU mobility.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Minimum Government Bonds Investment
Upon bond acquisition · Investment in government-approved bonds with holding requirement.
Application Processing Fee
At submission · Covers administrative and due diligence checks for the main applicant.
Residence Permit Fee
Upon permit issuance · Applies to main applicant and included dependents.
Government & due-diligence fees
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Applicant must be 18 years or older and financially solvent.
Clean criminal record and medically fit.
Investment of minimum EUR 512,000 in approved government bonds.
Valid passport and proof of legitimate source of funds.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Criminal convictions or pending legal cases.
False or incomplete documentation.
Non-compliance with program requirements.
The processكيف نعمل
Select approved government bonds for investment.
Submit residency application with identity, financial, and compliance documents.
Pay application and government fees.
Complete bond acquisition for minimum EUR 512,000.
Await approval from Bulgarian authorities.
Receive residence permit and maintain bonds for at least 5 years.
Document checklistالوثائق
Identity
Certified copies and translations may be required.
- ✦Valid passport
- ✦Birth certificate
- ✦Marriage certificate (if applicable)
Financial
Demonstrates legitimate source of funds.
- ✦Bank statements (last 12 months)
- ✦Proof of income/assets
Compliance
Ensures health and character requirements are met.
- ✦Police clearance certificate
- ✦Medical report
Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.
Family scopeالأسرة
All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.
Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.
Approved projectsالمشاريع
Government-Approved Bonds
Five-year holding period required to maintain residency eligibility.
Project availability and inventory change. Your advisor confirms current options and any exclusive allocations at onboarding.
Risk notes
Investment is government-backed but subject to standard financial risks. Residency depends on maintaining bond ownership and compliance.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
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EUR 512,000 in government-approved bonds.
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A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.