🇧🇬 Bulgaria · Permanent Settlement
Long-Term Residence — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €551 |
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/upload/229387/long-term_res.docx.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €551.
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/upload/229387/long-term_res.docx · verified 2026-06-10
Open to all nationalities
https://www.mvr.bg/upload/229387/long-term_res.docx · verified 2026-06-10
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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 2026-06-10.