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🇧🇬 Bulgaria

A cultural and economic crossroads with growing opportunities, attractive taxes, and a vibrant environment for investors, startups, and remote professionals.

Diverse economy with opportunities in IT, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism
Dual citizenship allowed with permanent residency options
Digital Nomad Visa and Investor Residency Program
Affordable cost of living with good healthcare and quality of life
Strategic location in the Balkans connecting Southeastern and Central Europe
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Bulgaria Citizenship and Naturalization

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Grade:

B+

Global Rank: 50

Dual Citizenship:Yes

Visa-free Access

153 out of 195 countries

Access to Major Destinations

  • European Union
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • United States
  • China
  • Russia
  • Japan
CategoryDetails
Citizenship by Descent
  • Ancestry Eligibility: Parents or grandparents who are Bulgarian citizens.
  • Requirements: Birth certificates or official documents proving lineage. Proof of Bulgarian nationality of ancestors. Application through the local Bulgarian consulate or civil registry.
Naturalizations
  • Minimum Residency: 5 years
  • Physical Presence: Continuous residence in Bulgaria during the 5-year period.
  • Language Test: Yes (Bulgarian)
  • Renounce Original Citizenship: No
  • Minor Dependants: Yes
Spouse Naturalization
  • Living in Country: 3 Must be married to a Bulgarian citizen and cohabiting in Bulgaria for at least 3 years.
  • Living Abroad: 5 Marriage to a Bulgarian citizen for at least 5 years if living abroad, with proof of ongoing relationship.
  • Language Test: Yes (Bulgarian)
  • Renounce Citizenship: No
Birthright Citizenship
  • Description: Bulgaria grants citizenship primarily by descent.
  • Conditions: Child born to at least one Bulgarian parent automatically acquires citizenship. Child born in Bulgaria to stateless parents may acquire citizenship.
Economic Citizenship (Investment)
  • Allowed: No
  • Investment Requirements: Not applicable.
  • Restrictions: Not applicable.
Other Provisions
  • Child is Citizen: No special fast-track rules if a child is a Bulgarian citizen.
  • Specific Nationalities Benefits: Ethnic Bulgarians from neighboring countries benefit from simplified naturalization with reduced residency requirements.
Citizenship by Exception
  • Allowed: Yes
  • Details: Exceptional contribution to Bulgaria in science, culture, sports, or economy may grant fast-track citizenship.

Taxation Overview

Personal Tax Overview: Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Key information about personal taxation in Bulgaria

Taxation system
Residence based
Personal Income Tax Rate (Up to)
10%

Tax Residency

Normal rule: 183 days

Special rule: No information

Special Tax Regime

No information

Bulgaria does not have a separate special tax regime for individuals. All residents and non-residents are taxed under the standard personal income tax rules, with a flat 10% PIT rate and certain exemptions as defined by law.
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