SOFIA
Bulgaria · Investment Migration & Legal Counsel

Your route into the European Union, built on Bulgarian ground.

Thracia Advisory structures residency, citizenship and asset planning for internationally mobile families and investors choosing Bulgaria as their base inside the EU.

17
Years Advising Investors
640+
Applications Filed
98%
Approval Rate
31
Countries of Origin Served
What We Do

Six practices, one point of contact.

Every engagement is coordinated by a single advisor across legal, financial and real estate teams — so you are never re-explaining your case.

Investor Residency

Structuring qualifying investment for Bulgaria's residence permit routes, from application through renewal.

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Path to EU Citizenship

Long-term naturalisation planning for families intending to settle permanently within the Union.

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Corporate & Fund Structuring

Entity formation and holding structures that take advantage of Bulgaria's 10% corporate tax rate.

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Real Estate Advisory

Sourcing and due diligence on qualifying residential and commercial property across Sofia and the coast.

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Tax & Residency Planning

Aligning personal tax residency, reporting obligations and estate planning across jurisdictions.

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Family & Legal Support

Dependant inclusion, documentation and ongoing legal representation for the whole household.

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Why Bulgaria

An EU foundation, at a fraction of the usual cost of entry.

  • 01
    Full EU & Schengen memberFree movement across the Union without internal border checks.
  • 02
    Permanent residency within 8 monthsThe fastest Permanent residency program within the EU.
  • 03
    No physical presence requirement and no frequent residence card renewalsFlexible from start to end.
  • 04
    No capital riskCapital deposition only after the pre-approval stage was passed.
How It Works

A five-stage process, start to residency.

01

Eligibility Review

We assess your objectives, timeline and family composition against each qualifying route, and apply for the pre-approval on your behalf.

02

Investment Structuring

Your capital is placed into a qualifying vehicle — Bulgaria AIF or ETF.

03

D Visa application

Our legal team prepares the entire D visa application set of documents.

04

Residence Permit Assistance

Application, biometrics and permit collection, completed within a few visits to Bulgaria.

05

Path to Citizenship

Ongoing compliance and, where desired, a long-term plan toward naturalisation.

Client Experience

Trusted by families across 31 countries.

“Thracia handled every filing while we stayed in Dubai. We only travelled to Sofia once, for biometrics.”

Private Investor — United Arab Emirates

“The tax structuring alone justified the engagement. Our corporate setup was live within six weeks.”

Managing Partner, Trading Firm — Singapore

“Clear timelines, no surprises. Our residency permits arrived exactly when they said they would.”

Family Office Principal — South Africa
Questions

Frequently asked.

Only EUR 512,000.

Time to permanent residency will not exceed 8 months if the applicant is focused on the process.

Yes. Spouse and children under 18 will obtain permanent residency. Parents and parents-in-law are eligible for temporary residency that can be converted to permanent residency after residing in Bulgaria for 30 months in any 5 years period.

No. You and your family are not required to live in Bulgaria. This privilege applies only to fund investors.

The only obligation is to maintain your investment. We offer ongoing compliance support so nothing lapses.

Get In Touch

Start with a confidential consultation.

Tell us about your goals and we'll respond within one business day with a tailored route.

Sofia
4A, Saborna Str., fl. 1, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
London
By appointment only
Dubai
By appointment only
Direct
advisory@bulgaria-golden-visa.com  ·  +359876874445

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