The main advantages of holding a residence permit in Bulgaria are:
visa-free entry and stay in the country;
the opportunity to take advantage of the simplified procedure for obtaining a Schengen visa (for registration, you must contact the embassies of countries that have their representative offices in Bulgaria);
opening and running your own business in the country (it is worth noting that taxation in Bulgaria is one of the lowest in the EU);
the right to issue a visa invitation to visit the country for foreign citizens.
How to get a residence permit in Bulgaria?
Pre-conditions for obtaining a residence permit are: the applicant having a category D visa, own or leased real estate, medical insurance policy and sufficient funds for living in Bulgaria.
Also, the applicant must fulfill one of a number of conditions. The most relevant are:
having your own business in Bulgaria with at least 10 employees - citizens of the country;
presence of the status of a representative of a foreign company registered in the country's chamber of commerce and industry;
the presence of a pensioner status with a certain amount of pension or own savings.
Upon request, our lawyers will provide You with professional assistance in preparing documents for obtaining a residence permit. Our lawyers provide a full range of services for preparing documents for obtaining a D visa, opening a representative office, applying for a residence permit in the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Migration Police).