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Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa

Long-stay residence for digital nomads (Art. 24(1)(23) LFRB)

Verified
Min income
€2,583 / annual
Tax on foreign income
Residency-based
Initial stay
1 yr
Renewable
Yes
Path to PR
No
Processing
?–? days
Government fee
€355
Family allowed
Yes
Pets
Allowed

Before you apply

  • Live since 20 Dec 2025. Income floor is 50x the monthly minimum wage (~EUR 31,000/year) and floats with the minimum wage.
  • Bulgaria's famous flat 10% tax only bites if you become tax-resident (over 183 days) — and income must come only from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland; no local clients.
  • Two-stage process: a Type D visa at a Bulgarian consulate first (Ukraine's Schengen waiver doesn't cover it), then a residence card. Hard 2-year ceiling, no path to permanent residence.
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Bringing a pet?

Import rules for moving your cat, dog or other pet to Bulgaria

Microchip, rabies, titer test, quarantine and lead time — get a timed plan for your animal. Open the pet planner →

Bringing a car?

Customs, registration tax and every step to bring your vehicle to Bulgaria

Car, motorcycle or scooter — VIN decode, customs (розмитнення) and registration estimates, deadlines and consequences. Open the vehicle planner →

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