Legal assistance for obtaining a Bulgarian Type D Visa and a Residence Permit for non-EU citizens who receive a state or private pension and wish to retire in Bulgaria.
The service includes an eligibility assessment, preparation of the required documentation, assistance with the Type D visa application, and support throughout the residence permit procedure before the Bulgarian authorities.
The price includes the preparation and coordination of all documents required for both the visa and the residence permit application.
Not included in the price are government fees, notary fees, official translations, legalization/apostille costs, health insurance, and any third-party expenses.
Regular price
€1.200,00
Sale price
€1.200,00
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Tax included.
Migration
Residence
Schengen residence
Visa D
As part of the service, we prepare and/or coordinate the following documents:
Type D Visa application;
Application for a Bulgarian Residence Permit;
Legal grounds explanation and cover letter;
Declaration regarding accommodation in Bulgaria;
Residence application forms;
Document review and completeness check;
Guidance regarding legalization and sworn translations;
Appointment instructions;
Communication with the Bulgarian Migration Directorate where required.
⚠️ Official documents issued abroad (such as pension certificates, criminal record certificates, civil status documents, etc.) are provided by the client and may require legalization/apostille and sworn translation, which are not included unless explicitly agreed.
Approximately 2–4 months from the start of the engagement until obtaining both the Type D Visa and the Residence Permit.
The exact timeline depends on:
how quickly the applicant provides the required documents;
appointment availability at the Bulgarian Embassy;
processing times of the Bulgarian authorities.
To qualify, the applicant must generally meet the following conditions:
Be a non-EU / non-EEA / non-Swiss citizen;
Have acquired the right to receive a pension under the legislation of their home country or another country;
Possess sufficient financial means to support themselves in Bulgaria;
Hold a valid passport;
Have valid health insurance covering Bulgaria;
Provide proof of accommodation in Bulgaria;
Present a clean criminal record;
Obtain a Bulgarian Type D Visa before applying for residence.
Eligibility is assessed individually. Meeting the formal requirements does not guarantee approval.
Most documents may be signed remotely before the visa application.
Certain declarations may need to be signed personally after arrival in Bulgaria.
Detailed signing instructions are provided once the document package has been prepared.
The price covers the professional preparation and coordination of the application.
Government fees, visa fees, residence permit issuance fees, translations, legalization/apostille, health insurance, courier services, travel expenses, and any other third-party costs are not included.
Additional services, including family member applications, renewals, document procurement, translations, and legalization, are quoted separately.
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Founder from Greece
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“Perfect, thanks!”
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Owner from Spain
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Shareholder from Ukraine
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CEO from Greece
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Anastasiia Dehtiarova
Shareholder from Ukraine
5.00
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Konstantin Galandi
CEO from Greece
5.00
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Entrepreneur from Germany
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Amina Perea
CEO from Spain
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Anton Bondarew
Entrepreneur from Germany
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Amina Perea
CEO from Spain
5.00
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Anton Bondarew
Entrepreneur from Germany
5.00
“Perfect, thanks for your work! 👏🏻👏🏻 ”
Amina Perea
CEO from Spain
5.00
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Dimitris Gourgiotis
Founder from Greece
5.00
"Extremely helpful solving questions of company formation, documentation, taxes and necessary procedures. Fast, reliable and knowledgeable which is of a great support when you're a foreigner and need to deal with such complicated matters”
Anastasiia Dehtiarova
Shareholder from Ukraine
5.00
"We have worked for the establishment and regulatory management of our entity for about 4 years. I have always been more than satisfied with the services. Everything is always done in a timely and proper manner, with clear communications and dedication. I would 100% recommend them for any foreigner looking to start and operate a business in Bulgaria."”
Anton Bondarew
Entrepreneur from Germany
5.00
“Lili is the kind of lawyer who will show what an excellent adviser should be and brings all the abilities to the table. Our company has been working under her guidance for two years and has completed many different official and financial processes! She is focused, reliable, and goal-oriented, and her unique ability to organize and simplify the working process made her our favorite. She is always open to ideas and suggestions and helps lift the spirit in stressful situations. I highly recommend working with a professional like Lili.”
Afif Hosseini
Project Manager from Iran
5.00
“The job was done professionally!”
Konstantin Galandi
CEO from Greece
5.00
“Perfect, thanks for your work! 👏🏻👏🏻 ”
Amina Perea
CEO from Spain
5.00
“Perfect, thanks!”
Sergio Meana
Owner from Spain
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