Compare 2 visas

Bulgaria Type D Visa for Pensioners: €100 (≈ $111.86) fee, 12 months. Costa Rica Pensionado Visa: 24 months, $1,000 a month.

Key differences

  • Bulgaria Type D requires $388.73 a month, $611.27 less than Costa Rica Pensionado.
  • Bulgaria Type D takes ~10 wks to process, ~9 wks sooner than Costa Rica Pensionado.
  • Costa Rica Pensionado offers PR in 3 years, 2 years sooner than Bulgaria Type D.

Bulgaria Type D and Costa Rica Pensionado are built for Retirees.

Your situation

Your situationCheck which of these visas you qualify for

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Cost
Minimum income
Best: Lowest income requirement. €347.51 (≈ $388.73)/mo
$1,000/mo
Application fee
€100 (≈ $111.86)
Not available
Timing
Initial duration
12 months
Best: Longest initial stay. 2 years
Processing time
Best: Fastest processing. about 3 months
about 6 months
Years to PR
5 years
Best: Shortest path to PR. 3 years
Days per year
Not available
Not available
Family
Dependents allowed
Yes
No
Renewable
Yes
Yes
Rating
Our score
3.8/5
3.8/5

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