Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Bulgaria.
- SHORT STAYUP TO 90 DAYSSCHENGEN-WIDESchengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)The uniform visa for short visits to Bulgaria of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, valid for travel right across the Schengen Area.View visa details
- WORKJOB OFFERNON-EUSingle Residence and Work PermitA 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.View visa details
- WORKHIGHLY SKILLEDEU-WIDEEU Blue CardAn EU-wide work-and-residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals employed in Bulgaria above a set salary threshold, recognised across member states.View visa details
- BUSINESSSELF-EMPLOYEDNON-EUPermit for Freelance (Self-Employed) ActivitiesA permit for non-EU professionals who want to work independently in Bulgaria as freelancers rather than as employees of a local company.View visa details
- STUDYFULL-TIMENON-EULong-Stay Study Residence PermitA 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.View visa details
- FAMILYDEPENDANTSNON-EUFamily Reunification Residence PermitA route for family members of foreigners already holding continuous, long-term or permanent residence in Bulgaria to join their relative and live there together.View visa details
- BUSINESSREMOTE WORKNON-EUDigital Nomad Residence PermitA new residence permit for non-EU remote workers who earn income from employers, clients or companies based outside Bulgaria while living there.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTMENTFAST-TRACKResidence Permit by Investment (Golden Visa)Residence, and a fast track to permanent residence, for non-EU nationals making a qualifying investment in Bulgaria under the golden-visa route.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTRETIREESSELF-SUPPORTINGSelf-Funded and Pensioner Residence PermitA long-stay route for financially independent people, including retirees, who can support themselves in Bulgaria without needing to work.View visa details
- SETTLEMENT5 YEARSPERMANENTLong-Term and Permanent Residence PermitThe settlement status for foreigners who have lawfully lived in Bulgaria for five years, including recognised EU long-term resident status.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
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