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 circulație 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.
| Categorie | Libera circulație UE / AELS |
|---|---|
| Investiție | — |
| Taxe (familie) | CHF 30 |
| Venit / an | — |
| Active | — |
| Ședere min. | 0 |
| RP | 5 |
| Cetățenie | 10 |
| Muncă | yes |
| Eligibil | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Impozit | 10% flat income tax; 5% dividends |
| La data de | 2026-10 |
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