Digital nomad long-term residence permit
Data as of 27 Oct 2026 · Partly confirmed
Digital nomad long-term residence permit is a long-stay route in Bulgaria.
Who can apply
Open to some nationalities
Money
Income needed: $2890.78 a month
Rule text, quoted in its source language: remote incomeRule text, quoted in its source language: Average annual income of at least 50 x the Bulgarian statutory monthly minimum wage. One of: (1) employment contract with an employer registered outside EU/EEA/CH; (2) legal representative, board member or >25% owner/shareholder of a non-EU/EEA/CH company providing remote services; (3) at least 1 year of personally providing remote services before applying. Health insurance valid in Bulgaria (min EUR 30,000 reported), accommodation, criminal record certificate.Sources
- Bulgaria introduces residence permit for digital nomads
- Employment Brief: Bulgaria defines rules for digital nomads
- Amendments to the Bulgarian Foreigners Act introducing a legal framework for digital nomads
- Draft Council of Ministers decree amending the Implementing Regulation of the Foreigners Act (consultation #11679)
- Digital Nomad Visa Bulgaria 2026 - Complete Guide
- Foreigners in Republic of Bulgaria Act amended conclusively
- Long-stay visa (type D)
- Cabinet Raises Minimum Wage by 12.6% to EUR 620.20 from January 1, 2026