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Bulgarian Golden Visa Program: Statistical Update (March–May 2025)

Between March and May 2025, the Bulgarian Golden Visa program maintained steady activity, with a consistent flow of new applications and visible improvements in administrative processing timelines. This report provides a factual summary of recent trends and operational observations from the period of 20 March to 20 May 2025.

Application Activity

During the two-month review period, 18 applicants successfully entered the Pre-Approval stage. This reflects an average of one new applicant per week. It should be noted that this figure includes only finalized and submitted applications. Based on internal monitoring, the number of individuals currently in the document preparation phase is estimated to be two to three times higher, suggesting continued interest in the program.

Processing Timelines

The Bulgarian Investment Agency has shown improved efficiency in processing Pre-Approval applications. Although the official deadline remains 10 weeks, recent cases have been finalized within approximately 8 weeks. One applicant, for example, received approval in exactly 8 weeks from submission, representing a notable improvement over earlier processing times.

Geographic Trends

During the reporting period, two new nationalities were recorded among the applicants. A third nationality is currently being monitored and may be included in future demographic updates. Notably, only one of the most recent eight applicants proceeded independently of Advocate Markov’s team. As a result, the majority of applications during this period were submitted through the same advisory channel, allowing for a more consistent basis for early-stage nationality analysis.

Program Momentum After IMC 10th Anniversary

Interest in the Bulgaria Golden Visa program increased further following the highly successful 10th Anniversary of the Investment Migration Council (IMC) held in Dubai. The event served as a global platform to present the Bulgaria Golden Visa to a broader professional audience, leading to new inquiries and heightened visibility for the program.

Observations and Outlook

There is evidence of a growing pipeline of applicants preparing to initiate the Pre-Approval process. Although they have not yet submitted formally, their active document gathering indicates that application volume is likely to remain stable or increase in the short term. Further information on nationality breakdowns and related metrics is expected to be released within the next reporting cycle.

This report reflects trends specific to the March–May 2025 period. Continued monitoring will be necessary to assess the longer-term trajectory of participation, procedural efficiency, and demographic diversification.