Permanent residence by investment (Постоянно пребиваване чрез инвестиция)
Permanent residence by investment is a residence route in Bulgaria (Investitori / golden visa). ≥ €511,292 (former BGN 1m) in a Bulgarian company, licensed fund/AIF, or priority investment project; Type D visa first, then direct permanent residence; keep investment ~5 yrs. Euro since 1 Jan 2026.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 480'622. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after subito years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
10% flat income tax; 5% dividends; worldwide if resident
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 | Investitori / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investimento | CHF 480'622 |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 1'500 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | subito |
| Cittadinanza | 5 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | non-EU nationals |
| Imposte | 10% flat income tax; 5% dividends; worldwide if resident |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.