How to rent an apartment in Bulgaria now: new EU regulation from May 20, 2026 If earlier your rental apartment on Sunny Beach or in Ravda was like a cow on free grazing on online platforms like Airbnb, now your burenushka will be weighed, estimated how much milk she gives, equipped with a digital sensor and will monitor whether you pay taxes on income.

Bulgarian residence permit for pensioners, specialists and investors: how to get it in 2026?

Whether you are a pensioner, a student, an employee with higher education, a digital nomad, a businessman or an investor, you will find a suitable legalization program in Bulgaria! The system of residence permits is flexible and loyal, although it has become somewhat more complicated over the past year, and the processing of applications is record-breaking compared to other European jurisdictions.

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Choosing a property in balneological resorts in Bulgaria

Wherever you live or have a vacation in Bulgaria, you are most likely a maximum of two hours away from the nearest thermal spring, because the country is considered to be among the world leaders in their number; You can get housing directly "on the waters": for your own use or for renting those who wish to receive medical treatment are available all year round.

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Bulgarian residence permit for students, sales representatives and real estate investors

It is still relatively easy to obtain a Bulgarian residence permit, and its value has increased with the country's entry into the Schengen area - holders of a Bulgarian residence permit can now travel around Europe without a visa; Some popular ways of legalizing in Bulgaria, as well as recent changes in immigration legislation, are described in a material prepared jointly with the real estate and immigration agency.

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Residence permit for parents, children are EU citizens (not Bulgarian)

Good afternoon, I live in Germany and am a German citizen. I would like to know if there is an opportunity to obtain a residence permit for my parents. ...

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Documents for sale

Good day! Please tell me what to do in the following situation: The parents own the apartment in half, but they can't go to the sale., ...

23.05.2026

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Residence permit for a pensioner from Russia

Is it possible for a pensioner from Russia to apply for a residence permit in Bulgaria, and are there agents who can help with this?

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