Unlock EU residency through Bulgaria’s real estate–backed Golden Visa. Fast approvals. Clear legal path.
Enjoy tax benefits, top-tier healthcare, and freedom of movement across Europe—on your terms.
Protect your family’s lifestyle with stable, EU-based residency and citizenship pathways.
Access Bulgaria’s Golden Visa and Startup programs to grow your wealth and secure global mobility.
Backed by 15 years of global immigration expertise, Sofia Sovereign guides investors, entrepreneurs, and families through Bulgaria’s most secure residency and citizenship pathways. Our programs combine EU mobility, legal compliance, and real estate–backed investments that protect and grow your wealth.
We are the only firm in Bulgaria offering Golden Visa approval before investment, giving you unmatched security and peace of mind. Backed by decades of immigration expertise and a proven network, we help clients navigate every step with precision and trust.
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Bulgaria offers one of the EU’s most straightforward, secure, and investment-backed residency pathways. Here’s what you need to know before you begin.
Bulgaria offers multiple legal pathways including the Golden Visa, Startup Visa, Citizenship by Degree (COD), D-Type Visa, Trade Representative Office, and Company Formation routes. Each program serves different goals—whether you’re an investor seeking mobility, a founder scaling into the EU, or a family planning long-term relocation.
The Golden Visa program provides EU residency through a real estate–backed investment, with approval granted before any funds are invested. This makes it one of Europe’s most secure programs. Holders gain visa-free Schengen access, healthcare, education, and long-term mobility rights.
Residency approvals typically take 3–6 months, depending on the program. Citizenship timelines vary: for example, COD follows an academic degree pathway, while Golden Visa applicants can progress to citizenship after maintaining their investment and residency status over the qualifying period.
Yes. Most programs, including Golden Visa and Trade Representative Office pathways, have no physical presence requirement, making them ideal for globally mobile entrepreneurs, investors, and retirees.
Explore Bulgaria’s trusted legal pathways to EU residency and citizenship through investment, innovation, or business. Each program offers unique benefits for investors, founders, families, and professionals seeking European mobility.
EU residency through a real estate–backed investment, with approval before funds are invested. Enjoy visa-free Schengen access, healthcare, and long-term security.
Fast-track residency for innovative entrepreneurs launching EU ventures. Ideal for founders expanding into Europe without relocating full-time.
A legal pathway to Bulgarian citizenship via academic qualifications, tailored for professionals and students pursuing EU opportunities.
Long-stay visa for investors, retirees, and professionals planning to live, work, or study in Bulgaria. A gateway to long-term residency.
A strategic option for business owners who want EU residency without physical presence by opening a trade office in Bulgaria.
Establish a Bulgarian legal entity to access EU markets, benefit from low tax rates, and support residency applications through business activity.
Explore carefully vetted investment opportunities that qualify for Bulgarian Golden Visa & Citizenship by Investment. Each project is designed to deliver stable returns while supporting Bulgaria’s strategic development sectors.
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Sofia Sovereign provides trusted advisory services for Bulgarian residency and citizenship — including Startup Visa, Golden Visa, Company Formation, Trade Representative Offices, D-Type Visas, Citizenship by Degree, and Presidential Decree applications.
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Unlike Portugal, Greece, or Malta, Bulgaria allows investors to secure approval before investing, offers fast-track options, and has one of the lowest investment thresholds in the EU. Combined with its stable economy and strategic location, it’s a powerful gateway into Europe.