Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa vs Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers)
Bulgaria digital nomad route: $114 fee, 12 months. Portugal other route: 120 months.
- Income
- $5,709/mo
- Fee
- $114
- Duration
- 12 months
- Duration
- 120 months
Next steps
Bulgaria Digital Nomad
Portugal NHR
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Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa
Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers)
Visa type
Status
Initial duration, months
Renewable
Built for
Nationality restrictions
Processing time, minimum (weeks)
Processing time, maximum (weeks)
Where to apply
Interview required
Medical exam required
Minimum income, per month
Minimum investment, one time
Investment types
Application fee, one time
Employment types accepted
Social Security counts as income
Pension income recognized
Local work permitted
Maximum income from local work, %
Health insurance required
Local bank account required
Apostille required
US FBI background check required
Certificate of coverage required
Required documents
Leads to permanent residency
Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization
Days in country, per year
Tax regime
US tax treaty
| Field | Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Digital nomad | Other |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Initial duration, months | 12 | 120 (Longest initial stay) |
| Renewable | Yes (Renewable) | No |
| Built for | Digital nomads, Remote employees, Freelancers | Not specified |
| Nationality restrictions | Non-EU nationals only | Open to all nationalities |
| Field | Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income, per month | $5,709 | Not specified |
| Minimum investment, one time | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Investment types | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Application fee, one time | $114 | Not specified |
| Field | Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Employment types accepted | W-2 employee, 1099 contractor, Business owner, Self-employed | Not specified |
| Social Security counts as income | Not specified | No |
| Pension income recognized | Not specified | No |
| Local work permitted | No | Yes (Local work permitted) |
| Maximum income from local work, % | 0% | Not specified |
| Field | Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, minimum (weeks) | 4.3 weeks | Not specified |
| Processing time, maximum (weeks) | 52 weeks | Not specified |
| Where to apply | Apply first for Type D long-term visa at Bulgarian embassy/consulate in your home country or legal residence. After...See where to apply on the visa page | Not specified |
| Interview required | Yes | Not specified |
| Medical exam required | No | Not specified |
| Field | Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Leads to permanent residency | No | No |
| Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Days in country, per year | Not specified | 183 days |
| Field | Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax regime | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| US tax treaty | Not specified | Yes, full treaty |
| Field | Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance required | Yes | Yes |
| Local bank account required | No | No |
| Apostille required | Yes | Not specified |
| US FBI background check required | No | No |
| Certificate of coverage required | No | No |
| Required documents | 8 items listedSee full list on the visa page | Not specified |