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 [...]
Bulgaria Joined Schengen
April 1st, 2024, stands as a day of great significance in Bulgaria’s history as the country formally joins the Schengen Zone, opening a new chapter of increased mobility, economic growth, and stronger bonds within the European Union. This long-awaited accession is the result of Bulgaria's unwavering commitment to meeting the European Union's rigorous standards in governance, security, and border control. The achievement is [...]
The EU Court allowed foreigners to buy agricultural land in Bulgaria
Seventeen years after joining the EU, the court in Luxembourg lifted the restriction on EU citizens acquiring agricultural land in Bulgaria. The restrictions were supposed to be lifted back in 2014, but instead, with changes to the Law on Ownership and Use of Agricultural Lands (LOUAL) and contrary to European law, the state imposed artificial legal bans, leading to a penalty procedure from [...]
