The Investor Program for Residence and Citizenship in Bulgaria was implemented following the decisive legislation actions of the Bulgarian Government to attract foreign investment and business interest in the country. The investor in return obtains Bulgarian residence and citizenship status, instantly becoming an EU resident.
This program is tailored to high net worth clients. It allows them and their families to obtain Bulgarian permanent resident status, which comes with all the advantages of a full EU member country.
The investment options to obtain Bulgarian residence are:
Full investment
The client must invest BGN 1,000,000 (€ 511,292) in a fully guaranteed government bond portfolio, for 5 years. At the end of the term, the client gets the full amount back, without incurred interest.
Financed Investment
The client deposits € 180,000*, which is used to cover the costs of financing the full amount on his behalf. This deposit is not returned to the client. The same principle is applied in the Canadian and UK investor programs. * Amount may change, depending on interest rate fluctuations.
Bulgaria, being a full member of the European Union since 2007, among numerous advantages allows its citizens visa-free mobility and the right of residence in any other European country.
Fast Track option
The fast track option allows investors to apply for Citizenship faster, by doubling the investment. The requirements for the Fast Track Option are:
- for the applicant to have at least 1 year of Permanent Resident status; and
- to double the investment by putting €512,292 in the capital of a Bulgarian company, which is carrying out a Priority Investment Project (as defined in the Investment Promotion Act) and hold this second investment for a period of at least 3 years, 2 years of which are after Citizenship is granted.
Depending on the complexity of the case, it might take 6-9 months. This European business immigration program is one of the fastest of its kind. Imagine, 6 months from now, you can travel and reside not only in Bulgaria but in most EU member countries (some restrictions apply).
- Have a combined net worth greater than BGN 2,000,000 (€ 1,022,000) for financed option, or BGN 1,000,000 (€ 511,292) for full investment option
- Have a proof of legitimate source of funds
- Invest BGN 1,000,000 (€ 511,292) into governmental bond portfolio for five years
- Have a clear criminal record in the country of residence and the country of birth
- Complete all program application forms and agreements
- Provide all required documents
- Be able and willing to travel thrice to Sofia to complete the residency process
- Pay the application fee
1. EU and NATO membership; Read more
2. Exemption of physical residence in the country; Read more
3. Very fast and efficient process; Read more
4. No language requirement
5. Remarkably diverse and cost effective business environment; Read more
6. Highly educated and skilled working-age population; Read more
7. Strategic geographic location, connecting Europe to Asia, Middle East and Africa; Read more
8. Favorable trade and tax environment; Read more
9. Strong domestic and foreign investment; Read more
10. Competitively priced healthcare and education; Read more
Bulgarian citizens are European residents and enjoy the following privileges:
- Free movement within Schengen countries after Bulgaria becomes a member state;
- Live/study/work/retire in most EU member countries (some restrictions apply);
- Access to high quality EU education;
- Access to high quality healthcare;
- Access to European quality of life, multicultural diversity;
- Can apply for any job advertised anywhere in the EU (apart from certain public service posts)
- Integration of third-country nationals
- Access to justice throughout the EU
For more information on the program or other Immigrant Investor programs around the world, contact Arton Capital, one of the leaders in worldwide investor immigration programs.
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