Bulgaria Digital Nomad Residence Permit
One of the EU's lowest costs of living — Sofia, Plovdiv or the Black Sea coast on a foreig…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Residence permit for remote workers introduced by amendments to Bulgaria's Foreigners Act in force from 1 July 2025; one year, extendable once.
Dream spread
One of the EU's lowest costs of living — Sofia, Plovdiv or the Black Sea coast on a foreign salary.
Relocation reality check
Income of at least 50x the monthly minimum wage in the prior year (≈€27,500); employer must be outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland; max two years; implementing procedure approved only in Dec 2025.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of EUR 27,500/year
Minimum income of EUR 27,500 per year.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside Bulgaria
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Bulgaria; local paid work is usually not allowed on this…
Check: Family members not covered
Dependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Third-country nationals employed by a non-EU/EEA/Swiss employer (or self-employed abroad) meeting the income, insurance & accommodation requirements.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of EUR 27,500/year
BlockerMinimum income of EUR 27,500 per year. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside Bulgaria
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Bulgaria; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Family members not covered
CautionDependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 27,500 EUR per year≈ USD 2,574/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 12–24 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Bulgaria's flat 10% income tax applies if you become tax resident; get advice.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“MVR impact assessment: "дигитални номади от страни извън държави членки на ЕС" who "няма да заемат свободни работни места в България"; law in SG 52/27.06.2025”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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