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🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Launched an official digital-nomad permit in Dec 2025. Low cost of living, EU + Schengen, flat 10% tax.

Yesnomad visa

€2,583/mo (€31,000/yr)income needed

Cheapcost of living

EUfree movement (EU)

Visas & residency Digital-nomad visa

How a remote worker can legally stay in Bulgaria.

RouteDigital Nomad Residence Permit (launched Dec 2025)

Income required€2,583/mo (€31,000/yr)

Duration1 year + 1 renewal (2 yrs max)

How it worksFor non-EU remote workers with foreign income. Apply via consulate; cannot serve Bulgarian clients. Health insurance (€60k cover) required.

EU citizensEU + Schengen (since Mar 2024). EU/EEA citizens use free movement; the nomad permit is for non-EU nationals.

Sources: Innovires — Bulgaria DNV 2026 · Ulysse — €31k income rule. Summary only — verify with an official source or licensed lawyer before applying. Verified 2026-06-20.

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