November 8, 2023 / by Bulgarian Citizenship Team / Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
Following the official cancellation of the Bulgarian bond program, authorities have cancelled the option for citizenship by investment. Currently, the Bulgaria Golden Visa program is in place, offering permanent residency through investment. Eligibility Requirements for Bulgarian Citizenship The Bulgarian language proficiency examinations, a part of the Bulgarian citizenship application process, are administered by the Center […]
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No Criminal record for Bulgarian Citizenship
November 11, 2023 / by Bulgarian Citizenship Team / Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
One crucial element of the Bulgarian citizenship process is the submission of a clean criminal record. Applying for a D visa lets you provide a clean criminal record from your home country or country of residency. However, the Bulgarian citizenship application requires a clean record specifically from your home country. Additionally, if you reside in […]
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Bulgarian language exam
November 8, 2023 / by Bulgarian Citizenship Team / Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
Following the official cancellation of the Bulgarian bond program, authorities have cancelled the option for citizenship by investment. Currently, the Bulgaria Golden Visa program is in place, offering permanent residency through investment. Eligibility Requirements for Bulgarian Citizenship The Bulgarian language proficiency examinations, a part of the Bulgarian citizenship application process, are administered by the Center […]
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Timeline to get Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
November 1, 2023 / by Bulgarian Citizenship Team / Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
This article presents a sample timeline for obtaining Bulgarian citizenship by investment in a Bulgarian AIF in 2024, outlining the process in distinct phases and specifying the timeframes for each step as follows: Step 1 – Pre-approval Stage The Investment Agency completes the pre-approval stage within two and a half months after receiving the application. […]
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How to get Bulgarian Citizenship By Origin in 2021
July 21, 2021 / by Bulgarian Citizenship Team / Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
Art. 15 of the amended Bulgarian citizenship Act offers three categories of persons who are eligible to apply for Bulgarian citizenship by origin: A person of Bulgarian origin. A person adopted by a Bulgarian citizen under the conditions of full adoption. A person whose parent is a Bulgarian citizen or has died as a Bulgarian […]
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How safe are the Bulgarian ETF UCIT?
July 20, 2021 / by Bulgarian Citizenship Team / Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
The amended Bulgarian Citizenship Act cancelled the bond investment option and introduced the ETFs and AIFs. Logically, the government was left with no choice but to put an end to the affordable bond financing options, which brought no value to the country, and introduce more sensible investment options. The latest Bulgarian Citizenship Act offers investors […]
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Pre-Approval for Bulgarian citizenship by investment
July 10, 2021 / by Bulgarian Citizenship Team / Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
The amended Bulgarian Citizenship Act stipulates that a pre-approval stage will be included in the process of obtaining Bulgarian citizenship by investment. The details about the pre-approval stage are stated in the secondary legislation to the Act. Source of Funds Under the bond program, proving the source of your funds required only a signed declaration […]
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Common Misconceptions about the Bulgarian CIP
June 15, 2021 / by Bulgarian Citizenship Team / Bulgarian Citizenship by Investment
What most consultants will not tell you about the Bulgarian CIP To make the Bulgarian investment program seem more attractive than other countries’ programs, some consultants may hide or alter the facts in order to sell Bulgarian citizenship through an investment service. Our first article will focus on the common misconceptions about acquiring Bulgarian citizenship […]
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