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Bulgaria's most settled status short of citizenship. Most people reach it after holding a continuous (prolonged) residence permit and living legally in Bulgaria for five years, though some routes (like qualifying investment) can lead to it more directly. Permanent residence is granted for an indefinite period and is a stepping stone toward Bulgarian citizenship by naturalisation.
Non-EU nationals who have built up the required years of lawful residence (or qualify through investment) and want indefinite, stable status in Bulgaria.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Long absences can break the continuity needed for permanent residence, so you should avoid extended periods abroad during the qualifying years.
Family members can obtain residence status, and certain family members of permanent residents or Bulgarian citizens may qualify under their own category.
A Bulgarian residence permit allows short Schengen trips of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, but it is not the same as citizenship.
Yes. Permanent residents have free access to the labour market and do not need a separate work permit.
In most cases you must have lived legally and continuously in Bulgaria for five years immediately before you apply.
Permanent residence is a long-term settled status that can support a later citizenship application, but it is not citizenship itself.
Permanent residence is Bulgaria's most settled status short of citizenship, granted for an indefinite period. Most people reach it after five years of legal residence on a continuous permit, though some routes (like qualifying investment) can lead there more directly.
