Bulgaria Golden Visa for LGBT Expats
Same-Sex Marriages and Bulgarian Residency Bulgaria, as a member of the European Union, is bound by EU legislation regarding freedom of movement and the rights of EU citizens and their families. However, the legal landscape becomes more complex when it comes to same-sex marriages, particularly in cases involving non-EU citizens. Bulgaria and Same-Sex Marriage Recognition While Bulgarian national law still defines marriage as [...]
Bulgaria Golden Visa IMC Event Dubai 2025
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 [...]
Caribbean Passport Holders Risk Losing Visa-Free EU Access
EU Moves Closer to Visa-Free Ban for Citizenship by Investment Countries Brussels, March 2025 — The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs (LIBE) has advanced a proposal to amend EU visa regulations targeting countries that offer citizenship by investment (CBI) programs. This move could significantly impact nations whose citizens currently enjoy visa-free access to the EU, particularly those in [...]
Bulgaria Golden Visa Promotion in China
Advocate Markov and his team recently presented the Bulgarian Golden Visa program and its numerous benefits during a series of seminars held in mainland China. Their presentations provided a detailed comparison with other popular residency-by-investment programs, such as the Portugal Golden Visa. Here are the key advantages of the Bulgarian Golden Visa highlighted during the events: Immediate Permanent Residency: Unlike other programs offering [...]
Bulgaria Golden Visa preferred over Portugal
Why the Bulgaria Golden Visa is Preferred Over the Portugal Golden VisaIt’s not hard to see why many investors are shifting from Portugal to Bulgaria. Waiting for three years for a Portuguese temporary residence card is simply not attractive. By contrast, the Bulgarian Golden Visa targets the issuance of a permanent residence card in about eight months. The Bulgaria Golden Visa offers significant [...]
Applying for Bulgarian Schengen Visas from a Third Country
Updated Guidelines for Non-EU Citizens Applying for Bulgarian Schengen Visas from a Third Country valid of April 2024 In light of the ongoing conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, there have been significant changes to the process for non-EU citizens applying for a Bulgarian Schengen visa from a country other than their home nation. Previously, having a valid residency card in a [...]
