Bulgaria Visa Rule Changes
Every recorded change to a visa fee, income bar or stay limit in Bulgaria, newest first, each with its date and a link to its source.
January 2026
State fee on grant of an extended residence permit of up to 1 year: BGN 500 one-time to €255.65 one-time
State fee on grant of permanent residence: BGN 1,000 one-time to €511.29 one-time
Minimum investment for direct permanent residence (fund, collective scheme or concession route): BGN 1,000,000 one-time to €511,291.88 one-time
Minimum capital contribution to a non-listed Bulgarian company: BGN 6,000,000 one-time to €3,067,751.29 one-time
Minimum real estate investment for extended (not permanent) residence: BGN 600,000 one-time to €306,775.13 one-time
Minimum investment in listed Bulgarian shares or bonds: BGN 2,000,000 one-time to €1,022,583.76 one-time
National minimum monthly wage: BGN 1,077 a month to €620.20 a month