Bulgaria

Bulgaria Immigration

Why Not Immigration Services is pleased to introduce 3 Bulgaria programs, each with two attractive investment options: a Financing Option, and a Real Estate Purchase Option. These programs allow a family to quickly obtain both permanent residency (PR) and citizenship in the European Union.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Bulgaria Fast-Track Citizenship Program (PR and citizenship in 1 step):

  • Financing Option of EUR 260,000, or Real Estate Purchase Option of EUR 430,000.
  • Supplemental Offering (EUR 80,000) allows a spouse or non-dependent child to apply for citizenship at the same time as the rest of the family.
  • Prices are locked-in at the time of investment (so not effected by market fluctuations).
  • Lined application process than the 2-step program
  • Cheaper than the 2-step program

Bulgaria Permanent Residence Program (PR; citizenship application after 5 years of PR):

  •  Applicant chooses either the Financing Option (EUR 155,000) or Real Estate Option (EUR 215,000) for the PR process
  • After 1 year of PR, applicant chooses either the Financing Option (EUR 125,000) or Real Estate Option (EUR 215,000) for the Fast-Track citizenship process, so can ‘mix & match’ investment options
  • More costly in total, but smaller cash outlay initially
  • Citizenship pricing subject to change in future, based on market conditions

Bulgaria Permanent Residence Program (2-step citizenship; citizenship application after 1 year of PR):

  • Applicant chooses either the Financing Option (EUR 155,000) or Real Estate Option (EUR 215,000) for the PR process.
  • Applicant wait 5 years and applies for standard citizenship (no additional investment required).

BENEFITS

  • All nationalities may apply
  • Bulgaria PR will allow the applicant and his/her family to work , live and study in Bulgaria
  • Once Bulgaria becomes a member of Schengen (expected to occur in 2019), PR-holders will have visa-free access to all Schengen countries.
  • Bulgaria citizens have the right to reside, work, and study anywhere in Europe.
  • Bulgaria citizens have visa-free access to approx. 142 countries (including Canada and Europe).
  • Applicant receives PR in 6-8 months, and citizenship in less than 2 years in total (Fast-Track program).
  • Citizenship is transferable by descent (to all children and grandchildren).
  •  Applicants may chose either a Financing Option or Real Estate Purchase Option

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Possess a valid passport and reside legally in a country.
  • Visit Bulgaria twice, for 2-4 days (but no further in-country residence requirement).
  • Pass a due diligence and medical check.
  • Make only a declaration on source of funds

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Agent or clients submits Questionnaire and all application documents to us.
  • Applicant signs Professional Services Agreement and remits the professional, due diligence, and government fee to us.
  • We open a Bulgarian bank account on the applicant’s behalf, and applicant transfers investment funds there.
  • We facilitate non-recourse loan financing or real estate purchase, and purchases Government bonds (or Bulgaria-listed stocks) on the applicant’s behalf.
  • Applicant applies for Visa D and comes to Bulgaria to submit the PR application.
  • Upon PR approval, the applicant visits Bulgaria a second time to complete the bio-metrics process and apply for the PR card.
  • After 1 year of PR, We will assist the applicant to apply for Fast-Track citizenship (or the applicant can apply for standard citizenship after 5 years)
Why Not Immigration Services looks forward to providing fast, personalized service to you and your Bulgaria clients. Please let us know if we can provide any additional information or assistance.