🇧🇬 Bulgaria · Family
Family reunification — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,500 |
| Minimum annual salary | €15,339 |
| Proof of savings | €2,556 |
| Minimum investment | €5,113 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Language level | B2 |
| Age range | 12–40 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €51 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,500.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en · verified 2026-06-23
Language level
https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“[portal landing page; does not state PR outcome for family reunification]”
https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.