A watertight 12-month residential contract ready for embassy submission.

The mandatory notarized validation from the property owner approving your residency.

Express DHL delivery of the physical, wet-ink signed documents straight to your door globally.

Review of your application dossier (income proof, background checks) to ensure embassy success.

Purchase the Nomad Resident package. We execute the notarisation locally and mail you the physical rental contracts.

Submit your complete dossier to the Bulgarian consulate in your home country. Visa issuance takes 30-45 days.

Enter on your new Type D visa, visit the local Migration Directorate, file for the final ID card, and enjoy your residency.

It is initially issued for up to 1 year, and can be easily renewed annually as long as you maintain the income requirements.

You must show stable remote income equivalent to at least 3x the Bulgarian minimum wage (roughly €1,500/month).

Yes, once your Type D visa and residency permit are approved, you can apply for family reunification for spouses and dependents.

If you reside in Bulgaria for more than 183 days a year, you generally become a tax resident and benefit from the flat 10% personal income tax rate.

To maintain the residency permit, standard rules apply, but the Nomad Visa offers high flexibility for remote workers traveling globally.

Yes, if you wish to operate as an individual freelancer rather than forming an EOOD/OOD, the Nomad Visa is the streamlined path for non-EU citizens.

You will need a valid passport, proof of remote employment or freelance income (contract + 3 months bank statements), health insurance covering Bulgaria, and an accommodation proof. We prepare and review your full dossier before submission.

Yes. After your Type D visa is approved and you enter Bulgaria, you can apply for a long-term residence certificate at the Bulgarian Migration Directorate. This allows stays of up to 1 year, renewably, without leaving the Schengen zone.

Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area in January 2025. Holders of a valid Bulgarian national visa (Type D) or residence permit can travel freely within the Schengen zone without border checks.

Yes. The Digital Nomad Visa requires that your income derives from clients or employers based outside Bulgaria. Income from Bulgarian clients or a Bulgarian company does not qualify for this visa category.

The minimum gross income must be at least three times the Bulgarian minimum wage per month. As of 2025, this equates to approximately €1,860/month gross. We verify your documents against the latest requirements before submission.

Yes. Many EMIs and some traditional Bulgarian banks accept Type D visa holders as clients. We coordinate your banking setup in parallel with your visa application to save time.

Applications are submitted through the Bulgarian consulate or embassy in your country of residence. There is no centralised online portal; we guide you through the exact requirements for your jurisdiction.