EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (long-term residence certificate) (Удостоверение за продължително пребиваване на гражданин на ЕС)
EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (long-term residence certificate) is a residence route in Bulgaria (Libera circolazione UE / AELS). Register within 3 months; means + health insurance; permanent after 5 yrs. Naturalisation after 5 yrs PR, Bulgarian language; renunciation generally required.
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
10% flat income tax; 5% dividends
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Libera circolazione UE / AELS |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 30 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 10 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Imposte | 10% flat income tax; 5% dividends |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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