Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Bulgaria Permanent Residency provides indefinite stay for non-EU/EEA nationals, primarily through long-term legal residence, family reunification, or specific investment criteria, granting rights similar to Bulgarian citizens.
Eligibility: Eligibility typically requires 5+ years of continuous legal temporary residence, marriage to a Bulgarian citizen, proven Bulgarian origin, or significant investment in the Bulgarian economy.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.mvr.bg/migration/en/
Summary: Bulgaria PR grants indefinite stay for non-EU nationals. Key eligibility: 5+ years legal stay, family ties, or investment. Main benefit: Rights akin to citizens and a pathway to EU citizenship.