Bulgaria · Investing
Bulgaria Investor PR · BGN 1M concession
Investment needed: BGN 1M+ ≈ $571k
Permanent residence for BGN 1,000,000 in concession rights (Art. 25(1)(6)(b))
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Key facts
Investor PR · BGN 1M concession is an investing route for Bulgaria. Applicants need an investment of BGN 1M+ ≈ $571k. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- BGN 1M+ ≈ $571k
Cost, time and long term
Invested and heldBGN 1M+ ≈ $571k
- BGN 1,000,000 (≈ $571,000)Minimum contract value of rights under concession contracts in the territory of Bulgaria. Statute amount in leva; the euro replaced the lev on 1 January 2026 at EUR 1 (≈ $1) = BGN 1.95583 (≈ $1).
RenewalRenewal rules
Permanent residence has an indefinite term, so no renewal of status is needed.
Permanent residenceTime here counts
This route grants a permanent residence permit directly.
CitizenshipAfter 5 years as a permanent resident
Naturalisation requires holding a permanent or long-term residence permit for at least 5 years, plus income, no intentional-crime conviction and Bulgarian language.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is a foreigner who invests in Bulgaria under Art. 25(1) item 6(b) of the Foreigners Act.
What you must show1
- The contract value of rights under concession contracts in Bulgaria is at least BGN 1,000,000 (≈ $571,000).
Documents2
- Documents show funds of at least the minimum amount held in the applicant's own payment account, with their lawful origin.
- Documents on the applicant's work, professional and investment history and a criminal record certificate are submitted.
Steps3
- The Invest Bulgaria Agency examines the applicant's documents and funds before the investment is made.
- The investment is verified before the permit application by the Invest Bulgaria Agency or the Ministry of Innovation and Growth.
- Preliminary approval of the investment does not itself grant a visa or the right of residence.
After you arrive3
- The investment is kept above the legal minimum for 5 years from the grant of permanent residence.
- After the 5 years the holder may end or change the investment without losing permanent residence.
- Rights and assets bought through the investment cannot be used as collateral for loans.
What happens at day 183
How Bulgaria decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in each 12-month periodResiding in Bulgaria more than 183 days makes a person a resident for tax purposes.
- Foreign-source income
Total annual tax base of residents on worldwide income; Bulgarian-source income of non-residents.
All tax rules for Bulgaria Tax records checked
Full official text
Permanent residence for acquiring rights under concession contracts in Bulgaria with a contract value of at least BGN 1,000,000 (≈ $571,000). 1 2 3 4
What you must show
- An investment of at least BGN 1,000,000 (≈ $571,000) · Minimum contract value of rights under concession contracts in the territory of Bulgaria. Statute amount in leva; the euro replaced the lev on 1 January 2026 at EUR 1 (≈ $1) = BGN 1.95583 (≈ $1). 1 2
Requirements
- The applicant is a foreigner who invests in Bulgaria under Art. 25(1) item 6(b) of the Foreigners Act. 1
- The contract value of rights under concession contracts in Bulgaria is at least BGN 1,000,000 (≈ $571,000). 1
- Documents show funds of at least the minimum amount held in the applicant's own payment account, with their lawful origin. 4
- Documents on the applicant's work, professional and investment history and a criminal record certificate are submitted. 4
- The Invest Bulgaria Agency examines the applicant's documents and funds before the investment is made. 1
- The investment is verified before the permit application by the Invest Bulgaria Agency or the Ministry of Innovation and Growth. 1
- Preliminary approval of the investment does not itself grant a visa or the right of residence. 1
- The investment is kept above the legal minimum for 5 years from the grant of permanent residence. 4
- After the 5 years the holder may end or change the investment without losing permanent residence. 3
- Rights and assets bought through the investment cannot be used as collateral for loans. 1
Stay
- Permanent residence permit.
Nationality
Third-country nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Permanent residents need no labour-market access permit (Labour Migration and Labour Mobility Act Art. 9(1)(2)).
Family
Spouse and unmarried children under 18 living in the same household can join on one-year renewable prolonged-stay permits; unmarried minor children can obtain permanent residence, and a spouse married for 5 years can apply for permanent residence without the 5-year residence requirement.
Official sources
- Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (English translation, consolidation of 2022) · Ministry of Innovation and Growth · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2022-11
- Bulgaria adopts euro as of 1 January 2026 (fixed rate EUR 1 = BGN 1.95583) · European Commission, Access2Markets · checked 2026-10-10
- Law amending the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (State Gazette 52/2025) · National Assembly of Bulgaria (State Gazette) · checked 2026-10-11
- Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, consolidated text (amended to State Gazette 52/2025) · Ministry of Labour and Social Policy (consolidated text, printed 13 February 2026) · checked 2026-10-11
- Bulgarian Citizenship Act (Zakon za balgarskoto grazhdanstvo), Art. 12-13 · Ministry of Justice, Bulgaria · checked 2026-10-11
Investor PR · BGN 1M concession and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor PR · BGN 1M concession | Needs an investment of BGN 1M+ ≈ $571k | – | – |
| Investor · BGN 600k property | Needs an investment of BGN 600k+ ≈ $343k | – | – |
| Investor PR · BGN 1M AIF | Needs an investment of BGN 1M+ ≈ $571k | – | – |
| Investor PR · BGN 1M CIS | Needs an investment of BGN 1M+ ≈ $571k | – | – |
| Investor PR · BGN 2M project | Needs an investment of BGN 2M+ ≈ $1.1M | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor PR · BGN 1M concession?
An investment of at least BGN 1,000,000 (≈ $571,000). Minimum contract value of rights under concession contracts in the territory of Bulgaria.
How long can I stay on the Investor PR · BGN 1M concession?
Permanent residence permit.
Can I work on the Investor PR · BGN 1M concession?
Permanent residents need no labour-market access permit (Labour Migration and Labour Mobility Act Art.
Can I bring my family on the Investor PR · BGN 1M concession?
Spouse and unmarried children under 18 living in the same household can join on one-year renewable prolonged-stay permits; unmarried minor children can obtain permanent residence, and a spouse married for 5 years can apply for permanent residence without the 5-year residence requirement.
Who can apply for the Investor PR · BGN 1M concession?
Third-country nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Investor PR · BGN 1M concession lead to permanent residence in Bulgaria?
Time on the Investor PR · BGN 1 (≈ $1)M concession counts toward permanent residence in Bulgaria. Time on the Investor PR · BGN 1 (≈ $1)M concession counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 5 years as a permanent resident.
How are Investor PR · BGN 1M concession holders taxed in Bulgaria?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor PR · BGN 1 (≈ $1)M concession. The standard rules apply: Bulgarian tax residents pay a flat 10% on the total annual tax base; dividends are taxed at a final 5%.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (English translation, consolidation of 2022) · Ministry of Innovation and Growth · checked 2026-10-10
- Bulgaria adopts euro as of 1 January 2026 (fixed rate EUR 1 = BGN 1.95583) · European Commission, Access2Markets · checked 2026-10-10
- Law amending the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (State Gazette 52/2025) · National Assembly of Bulgaria (State Gazette) · checked 2026-10-11
- Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act, consolidated text (amended to State Gazette 52/2025) · Ministry of Labour and Social Policy (consolidated text, printed 13 February 2026) · checked 2026-10-11
- Bulgarian Citizenship Act (Zakon za balgarskoto grazhdanstvo), Art. 12-13 · Ministry of Justice, Bulgaria · checked 2026-10-11
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