Bulgarian Residence by Investment
Fund Route
A Professionally Managed Pathway to EU Residence
Eligibility &
Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria

Invest a minimum of ~€512,000 in an eligible UCITS, ETF, or AIF

Maintain the investment for a minimum of 5 years

Provide a clean criminal record and source of funds

Visit Bulgaria for submission and card issuance
Investment Options
BGN 1 million (~€512,000) in units of:
UCITS
(Mutual Funds)
Professionally managed, diversified open-ended funds focused on Bulgarian assets; regulated and suitable for conservative, long-term investors.
Exchange
Traded Funds
Licensed on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange, ETFs track Bulgarian markets with high transparency and follow the SOFIX index.
Alternative
Investment Funds
Higher-risk, actively managed funds investing in Bulgarian startups, real estate, and private equity opportunities.
Process Overview
6 Easy steps
Pre-Clearance
Process
Process
Make the
Investment
Investment
Investment Certificate
Apply for
Type D Visa
Type D Visa
Residence
Application
Application
Receive PR ID Card
Complete compliance and due diligence with the Bulgarian Investment Agency.
Invest a minimum of €512,000 in the selected Mutual or Alternative Investment Fund (UCITS/ETF/AIF).
Receive official certification of your investment from the Bulgarian Investment Agency.
Submit your visa application at a Bulgarian consulate in your country of birth or residence.
Apply in person in Bulgaria for the Permanent Residence Permit (PRP).
Receive your Schengen-compliant permanent residence card.
Key Advantages
Why Investors Choose the Fund Route

Professionally Managed & Regulated
Your investment is handled by licensed fund managers and overseen by Bulgaria’s Financial Supervision Commission - no active involvement required.

Flexible Exit Options
Funds are open-ended and liquid, allowing you to redeem your investment at any time - with no risk to your residence status after 5 years.

Family Members Included
Your spouse and dependent children can apply under the same investment — receiving the same permanent residence rights.

No Property or Business Setup
Skip the complexities of real estate or company formation — this route is fully financial and streamlined for global investors.
Our Services
Why Investors choose Citizenship Insight

Full Legal & Compliance Due Diligence

Immigration & Residence Application Handling

Investor Documentation & Transaction Support

