Bulgarian legislation regulates a number of investment alternatives, allowing non-EU citizens to invest in Bulgaria, thus obtaining Extended or Permanent Residence Permit, or Bulgarian Citizenship.

Extended Residential Permit
The Extended Residential Permit (ERP) allows non-EU citizens to invest in Bulgaria and obtain one for a 330,000 EUR in less than 3 months. The investment is refundable.

Permanent Residential Permit
Permanent Residential Permit (PRP) is offered to foreign high-net-worth individuals, who are able and willing to invest 512 000 EURO or more. Processing time takes up to 4 months. The citizenship processing time is 60 months.

Fast Track Citizenship
Obtaining Bulgarian citizenship allows foreign individuals access to visa-free travel across all countries, part of the European Union. Permit’s processing time takes 4 months, while citizenship processing – 18. The minimal investment is 1.022,548 EURO.

PASSPORTS.BG processes applications within 14 days after receiving the application and all supporting documents.
The processing time for Extended Residence Permit and Permanent Residence Permit takes up to 4 months.

Moving to a new country is a big change. The adjustment process takes time and patience. Here are few things that you can do prior your arrival in Bulgaria to smooth out the settlement period:

1. Housing
   Try looking for a convenient housing solution for you and your family. Renting an apartment is easy, affordable and doesn’t require extra paperwork to be taken care of.
2. Find a Doctor
   Finding a doctor is vital if you are planning on settling down in Bulgaria. While your application undergoes the initial processing time, you can use the services of private doctors. Bulgarian’s healthcare system provides affordable aid to both Bulgarian citizens and foreigners in Bulgaria.
3. Find School for Your Children
   Finding a good school is just as important as finding a reliable doctor. Bulgarian’s education system provides comprehensive learning programs for children and youngsters of age 7 to 19. Bulgaria is known of being an educational hub on the Balkans, having one of the strongest university networks, gathering foreign students from all over Europe. By obtaining Bulgarian citizenship, foreigners are opening the doors for endless educational opportunities for their children both in Bulgaria and the EU.
4. Find a Job or Start Developing Your Business
   Foreigners can both apply for full-time job positions with Bulgarian companies or start the development process of their personal business ventures. Bulgarian job portals and renowned HR agencies provide human resource services to help you start your career as a Bulgarian citizen or permanent resident.
5. Find Language School and Start Learning Bulgarian
   Learning Bulgarian is essential for obtaining permanent residence or Bulgarian citizenship. Find reliable language school and start learning Bulgarian to ease the process of obtaining citizenship within a year past your arrival.

Moving to a new country comes with a lot of questions. Finding a local help can tremendously the stress of moving. Immigration services are available for foreigners. But first, have a look yourself. Here are some useful tips and information about how things work in Bulgaria:

Online Resources:

• Official Tourism Portal of Bulgaria
• Exchange Rate
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs 
• Job Portal
• Housing 

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