Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Bulgaria Introduces Digital Nomad Visa
Bulgaria is offering a new visa for people who work remotely.
This visa is for non-European citizens who want to live in Bulgaria while working for companies or clients outside of Bulgaria.
To get this visa, you need to show that you earn enough money and have a place to stay in Bulgaria.
Once you get the visa, you can live in Bulgaria for one year and travel easily to other European countries without needing a passport.
Bulgaria is known for being affordable and having beautiful places to visit, like the big Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in its capital, Sofia.
Bulgaria introduces a digital nomad visa for non-EU/EEA remote workers.
Applicants must earn at least €31,000 annually and meet specific eligibility criteria.
The visa allows for one year of residency, renewable for another year.
Applicants need to secure a Type D long-stay visa and submit additional documentation.
Bulgaria offers affordability, historical sites, and access to the Schengen Zone.
- Who
- Non-EU/EEA citizens who are freelancers, remote employees, or business owners
- What
- Bulgaria is introducing a digital nomad visa
- When
- The visa is now available
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Why
- To attract remote workers and integrate further into Europe
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Visa Type
- Digital Nomad Visa
- Eligibility
- Non-EU/EEA citizens earning income outside Bulgaria
- Minimum Income Requirement
- €31,000 annually
- Visa Duration
- 1 year, renewable for another year
- Schengen Zone Access
- Yes, passport-free travel
- Application Process
- Type D long-stay visa followed by residency permit application