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- Bulgaria is a member of the EU, NATO and WTO
- Political and business stability
- Low corporate and personal income tax - 10%
- No inheritance tax (for close family)
- Strategic logistics hub to the EU, CIS and Asia
- A dynamic and fast-growing economy in CEE: c. 3% annual GDP growth
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- Visa free travel to 169 countries including Canada and Australia
- Ability to live, work, reside in all 27 EU countries
- Access to the EU educational system
- Access to the EU healthcare system
- US E-2 Visa Treaty Country - live and work in the USA
Lifestyle
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- Beautiful nature – seaside and mountain resorts
- Exquisite cuisine
- Fusion of East and West
- Clean air
- Low cost of living
- The perfect place to spend your sunset years
Low qualifying
investment
Approximately € 500,000.00 (Standard Track) and approximately € 1,000,000.00 (Fast Track)
Fast track
available
Leads to citizenship within approximately 24 months of the initial investment. Permanent residence within 4-6 months.
Fewer
requirements
You are not required to reside in Bulgaria (though you could), nor to learn the language.
Recoverable
investment
The requirement is to invest rather than to donate to a government fund. The applicant investor can invest in various funds including an ETF and still have an exit strategy.
Various qualifying
investment classes
You can choose among a variety of low and medium-risk investment classes. The investment may be financed with borrowed funds, but you cannot use the investment as collateral.
Family
benefits
Uniquely among EU programmes children over 18 can benefit from the process and obtain citizenship. Spouses do not need an additional investment.
By EU Programme
By Investment
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Bulgaria | Cyprus | Malta | Portugal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Investment amount | €1 mln | €2.5 – 5.5 mln | ~ €830k | €500k |
 Time | 2 years | 3-6 months | 1.5 years | 6 years |
 Investment Class | Multiple | Multiple | Donation | Multiple |
 Recoverable investment | Yes | Partially | Partially | Partially |
 Residence required | No | No | Yes | Yes |
