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Bulgaria · Investment route
Secure Bulgarian residency by investing in government-approved real estate with family inclusion and EU mobility.
Last updated: 2025-10-08
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
Bulgaria’s Real Estate Residency program allows investors to acquire residency through property investment in government-approved projects. Eligible applicants include non-EU nationals, their spouse, dependent children up to 18, and parents from 65. The minimum investment is EUR 300,000, 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 potential EU travel advantages
Include spouse, dependent children up to 18, and parents from 65
Ownership of real estate property with potential appreciation
Access to healthcare and education in Bulgaria
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Minimum Real Estate Investment
Upon property acquisition · Investment in government-approved residential or commercial property.
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 300,000 in approved Bulgarian property
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
Ineligibility due to sanctions or restricted nationalities
The processكيف نعمل
Select approved real estate property for investment.
Submit residency application with identity, financial, and compliance documents.
Pay application and government fees.
Complete property acquisition for minimum EUR 300,000.
Await approval from Bulgarian authorities.
Receive residence permit and maintain property ownership 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 for 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 Real Estate
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
Property investment is subject to market conditions. Residency is conditional on property ownership and program compliance.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
EUR 300,000 in a government-approved property.
Start the Bulgaria route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.