Representative or self-employed in Bulgaria

Representative or self-employed · Bulgaria visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05 · all Bulgaria routes

For people willing to manage company setup, office, and renewal paperwork.

Important notes

• MFA confirms long-stay Visa D is issued to foreigners wishing to settle long term or permanently and requires documents substantiating the purpose, financial resources, accommodation/home and health insurance.
• Depends on residence purpose; passive-income/pensioner route should not be treated as work route.

Official source

Official source: Bulgaria official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇨🇭 Switzerland Business or self-employed case Open this route → 🇳🇴 Norway Self-employed residence Open this route → 🇸🇪 Sweden Residence permit for self-employed people Open this route → 🇭🇷 Croatia Stay and work permit for self-employment/company owner or key personnel; temporary stay linked to business purpose Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.