Long-stay (Type D)
Bulgaria's national long-stay visa for stays over 90 days.
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Visa routes
- Single Residence and Work PermitVisa route
A combined work-and-residence permit for non-EU nationals hired by a Bulgarian employer under a local labour contract, covering both the right to live and to work in one document.
- EU Blue CardVisa route
An EU-wide work-and-residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals employed in Bulgaria above a set salary threshold, recognised across member states.
- Permit for Freelance (Self-Employed) ActivitiesVisa route
A permit for non-EU professionals who want to work independently in Bulgaria as freelancers rather than as employees of a local company.
- Long-Stay Study Residence PermitVisa route
A long-stay route for non-EU students admitted to full-time education at a Bulgarian university or school, granting residence for the duration of their course.
- Family Reunification Residence PermitVisa route
A route for family members of foreigners already holding continuous, long-term or permanent residence in Bulgaria to join their relative and live there together.
- Digital Nomad Residence PermitVisa route
A new residence permit for non-EU remote workers who earn income from employers, clients or companies based outside Bulgaria while living there.
- Residence Permit by Investment (Golden Visa)Visa route
Residence, and a fast track to permanent residence, for non-EU nationals making a qualifying investment in Bulgaria under the golden-visa route.
- Self-Funded and Pensioner Residence PermitVisa route
A long-stay route for financially independent people, including retirees, who can support themselves in Bulgaria without needing to work.
- Long-Term and Permanent Residence PermitVisa route
The settlement status for foreigners who have lawfully lived in Bulgaria for five years, including recognised EU long-term resident status.