The ideal gateway into the European economy and way of life, Bulgaria is diverse, culturally rich and perfectly placed for working and travelling in and around the continent.
BULGARIA
QUALIFICATIONS
WHY CHOOSE BULGARIA?
Investment criteria
As one of the youngest EU member states, Bulgaria boasts a rich and diverse culture, Offered in accordance with the Foreigners in the Republic Investor Program for Residence and of Bulgaria Act, the Investor Program for Residence andCitizenship temperate climate, and ideal location Citizenship includes a fast-track citizenship option. To in Southeast Europe — and the Investor qualify for application, you will need to meet one of the Program for Residence and Citizenship requirements outlined in the “Investment Options” section. in Bulgaria helps get you there faster. Application criteria Benefits of the program: In addition to making a financial investment, applicants must also meet the following requirements: Non-EU citizen; Valid passport or another substitute foreign travel document;
ARTON INDEX
Fast process to residency (six to nine months);
LOCATION Fast-track option allowing for citizenship Southeast Europe within two years; CAPITAL Sofia
Special exemption from physical residence enforced with legislation;
Personal net worth greater than €1 million is required by banks for the financed investment option. For the full investment option, the net worth requirement is €511,292;
TIME DIFFERENCE UTC+2 Guaranteed investment and available
Documents supporting the source and origin of the declared and invested funds;
AGE DEMOGRAPHICS or citizenship; 0-14: 14.2%, 15-64: 66.9%, 65+: 18.9% No obligation to relinquish current nationality;
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Proof that the applicant has no criminal record; Attest the Power of Attorneys and the Investment Agreement;
Make the minimum statutory trips to Bulgaria.
COST
8
SPEED
10
GLOBAL MOBILITY
7
QUALITY OF LIFE
No language requirements for residence
LANGUAGE Lowest tax rates and free trade environment Bulgarian: 76.9% within the EU. Turkish: 8.2% Roma: 3.8% Benefits for permanent residents: Other: 11.1%
6,981,642
Payment of application fees;
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TOTAL AREAfinancing option; 110,879 km 2
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SIMPLICITY
Updated yearly, the Arton Index is an overall assessment and comparative benchmark of the country and its investment program.
Growth the Schengen RELIGIONS Free movement withinPopulation -0.81% Eastern Orthodox: 59.4% countries after Bulgaria becomes a member state; Muslim: 7.8%, Other: 29.1%, None: 3.7% Access to high quality healthcare in Bulgaria
and the EU;
14,500 USD
GOVERNMENT TYPE GDP (per capita) Parliamentary democracy tax exemption Conditional world income. GDP on (purchasing power parity) CURRENCY 105.5 billion USD (2012) Benefits for citizens: Bulgarian Lev (BGN), tied to EUR
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Unrestricted right to live, work and study in Europe;
EXCHANGE RATE Right to own land in a EU country. Visa free countries 1 EUR = 1.95583 levs
BULGARIA INVESTOR PROGRAM FOR RESIDENCE AND CITIZENSHIP