Permanent Residence through €511,291.88 in a Bulgarian Collective Investment Scheme
For an investor acquiring at least €511,291.88 in shares or units in a qualifying Bulgarian collective investment scheme.
- Income required
- — Means required · no figure published
- Can bring
- — Not stated in the official source
- Requirements
- 15 each quoted below
Who this route is for
Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.
15 requirements quoted from the official source.
- Authority Verification Required
The competent investment or innovation authority verifies the qualifying investment.
- Character and security
An adult initial applicant must provide the applicable criminal-record certificate.
via mfa.bg - Eligibility summary
Article 25 publishes permanent residence through shares or units in a qualifying Bulgarian collective investment scheme at the stated threshold.
- Financial means
The applicant must show sufficient subsistence resources.
via mfa.bg - Investment Agency Preliminary Review Required
The Bulgarian Investment Agency reviews the applicant and proposed investment.
- Investment Currency
The euro has been Bulgaria's official currency since 1 January 2026.
via evroto.bg - Investment May Not Secure Loan
The acquired rights or assets may not be pledged to secure loans during the holding period.
- Investment Min Amount
From 1 January 2026 the legacy BGN 1,000,000 threshold applies in its fixed-rate EUR equivalent.
via evroto.bg - Investment Must Be Maintained
The qualifying investment and any required jobs or assets must be maintained for the applicable period.
- Lawful Source Of Funds Required
The investment authority may require clear evidence of the origin and availability of funds.
- Migration Directorate Application Required
The residence application is handled by the Ministry of Interior Migration Directorate or its regional unit.
via home-affairs.ec.europa.eu - Qualifying Asset
The route is limited to shares or units in a qualifying Bulgarian collective investment scheme.
- Visa Type D Required Conditionally
A Type D visa is required before the initial residence application unless a stated legal exception or qualifying in-country status applies.
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Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.
- Accommodation
Evidence of accommodation in Bulgaria is required.
via mfa.bg - Health insurance
Medical insurance valid for the stay is required.
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- Investment Holding Period Years
The qualifying investment must remain above the minimum for five years after permanent residence.
- Legacy Statutory Amount Bgn
The underlying statutory threshold was published as BGN 1,000,000.
- Official source basis
Article 25 publishes permanent residence through shares or units in a qualifying Bulgarian collective investment scheme at the stated threshold.
- Passport or travel document
A valid passport or accepted travel document is required.
via mfa.bg - Report summary
Article 25 publishes permanent residence through shares or units in a qualifying Bulgarian collective investment scheme at the stated threshold.
- Route Specific Evidence Required
Documents proving the particular statutory residence ground must be supplied.
Who you can bring
What the source prices
- Visa D Standard Fee Eur
The standard Article 15(1) Type D visa fee is EUR 100, subject to published exemptions.
via mfa.bg · checked 2026-07-26
From here to a yes
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to Bulgaria?
For an investor acquiring at least €511,291.88 in shares or units in a qualifying Bulgarian collective investment scheme.
02How much money do I need?
The applicant must show sufficient subsistence resources.It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
Medical insurance valid for the stay is required.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Bulgaria?
Evidence of accommodation in Bulgaria is required.
Every answer is quoted from the official mvr.bg page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.
We checked 22 points against the official source; 22 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.
See the 0 open points
Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.
Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.
Where every quote comes from
Official government source mvr.bgLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Bulgaria government page.Other investment routes to Bulgaria
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