28/07/2026
A central Sofia apartment at €310,000 is already a defensible investment on its own terms.
A euro-denominated asset in a Schengen country, a structurally undersupplied market, and annual price growth of 13–18% in 2025. The investment case stands on its own.
What many international investors don't realise is that direct ownership of a qualifying property in Bulgaria may also make you eligible for Bulgarian prolonged residence, renewable annually.
In practical terms, this can provide:
• Schengen travel from day one of residence, with visa-free movement across the Schengen Area.
• An EU base for business, allowing you to establish and operate within the European Union.
• Family inclusion, with your spouse and dependent children able to apply under the same residency framework.
The investment comes first. The residency opportunity is an additional benefit—not the reason the investment works.
For many international buyers, that's what makes this threshold particularly interesting.