Compare 2 visas

Bulgaria Type D Visa for Pensioners: €100 (≈ $111.86) fee, 12 months. Cyprus Regulation 6(2) Permanent Residence (PR by Investment): €500 (≈ $559.30) fee, €4,167 (≈ $4,660.86) a month.

Key differences

  • Bulgaria Type D requires $388.73 a month, $4,272.13 less than Cyprus PR.
  • Bulgaria Type D costs $111.86 to apply, $447.44 less than Cyprus PR.
  • Bulgaria Type D takes ~10 wks to process, ~7 wks sooner than Cyprus PR.

Bulgaria Type D and Cyprus PR 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
€4,167 (≈ $4,660.86)/mo
Application fee
Best: Lowest fee. €100 (≈ $111.86)
€500 (≈ $559.30)
Timing
Initial duration
12 months
Not available
Processing time
Best: Fastest processing. about 3 months
about 6 months
Years to PR
5 years
Not available
Days per year
Not available
None required
Family
Dependents allowed
Yes
Yes
Renewable
Yes
Not available
Rating
Our score
Best: Highest score. 3.8/5
3.2/5

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