Bulgaria · Skilled Worker Visa

Internal corporate transfer

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
30+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
Processing Time
30+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Sofia
Single (monthly)€1,071
Family (monthly)€2,295
Rent 1BR (center)€612
Groceries€268
Transport pass€64
Plovdiv
Single (monthly)€714
Family (monthly)€1,530
Rent 1BR (center)€408
Groceries€178
Transport pass€43
Varna
Single (monthly)€765
Family (monthly)€1,632
Rent 1BR (center)€459
Groceries€191
Transport pass€46

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Internal corporate transfer?

The Internal corporate transfer is an immigration pathway offered by Bulgaria. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Internal corporate transfer lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Bulgaria?

Yes. Bulgaria offers 3 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Bulgaria country page.

What is the cost of living in Bulgaria?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Sofia: €1,071/mo; Plovdiv: €714/mo; Varna: €765/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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