Which Bulgarian Visa Do You Need?

Answer 4 quick questions. Get your specific visa type, requirements, and next steps.

What is your nationality?

This determines which immigration path applies to you.

EU / EEA / Swiss citizen

Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Belgium, etc.

UK citizen (post-Brexit)

British passport holder

Other non-EU citizen

US, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Turkey, Ukraine, etc.

What will you do in Bulgaria?

Your primary activity determines the residence ground.

Is your annual income EUR 31,010 or more?

This is the Digital Nomad Visa income threshold (50 x minimum wage).

Yes — I earn EUR 31,010+ per year

From foreign employer, own foreign company, or freelance clients

No — my income is below EUR 31,010

Or I'm not sure yet

Do you want to do business in Bulgaria?

This determines whether you need a business-type residence or can use the Digital Nomad Visa.

Yes — I want to run a business or hire people in Bulgaria

Bulgarian company, local employees, Bulgarian clients

No — I work remotely for foreign clients/employer only

No Bulgarian clients, no local employees