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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
Citizenship by Investment in Bulgaria process
Make the
Investment
Citizenship by Investment in Bulgaria process
Investment Certificate
Citizenship by Investment in Bulgaria process
Apply for
Type D Visa
Citizenship by Investment in Bulgaria process
Residence
Application
Citizenship by Investment in Bulgaria process
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

Citizenship by Investment in Bulgaria process

Professionally Managed & Regulated

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

Citizenship by Investment in Bulgaria process

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.

Citizenship by Investment in Bulgaria process

Family Members Included

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

Citizenship by Investment in Bulgaria process

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

Post-Investment Compliance & Renewal Support

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