Question on Visa D

jeanmandredeix · 2025-08-04T20:19:14+02:00

Seek advice on Bulgaria's Visa D requirements for retirees. Discuss state versus company pensions and application processes for secure relocation.

jeanmandredeix Active member

Member since 08 January 2025

jeanmandredeixActive memberYesterday 18:19:14

We are currently getting paperwork together for the retirement Visa D but am a bit concerned on my husbands application as I am in receipt of state pension but he only has company pension for now. They seem to want a state pension? Am I right? Will he need to delay his application until he receives it? I hope not.

Sleep Near Member

Member since 28 April 2025

Sleep NearMemberYesterday 21:58:49

@jeanmandredeix

You are correct. Bulgaria is reluctant to accept a business type of pension such as a 401(k). You can obtain a D visa, assuming your government pension meets the minimum income requirement for Bulgaria, which is around 700 USD. After you have your D visa you can apply for a D visa for you husband under the family reunification option. I strongly suggest that you pay the small fee that an immigration attorney will charge to ensure that you and your husband achieve your goal of immigration to Bulgaria.