In 2025, the rules for buying land in Bulgaria by foreigners remain specific, but recent legal changes and court rulings have made the process easier, especially for EU citizens. This article explains who can buy land in Bulgaria and what the current requirements are. Land in Bulgaria is divided into two main types:
Regulated land plots (UPI)
These are plots in urban areas where residential, commercial, or industrial buildings can be constructed.
- Citizens of EU countries can freely buy these properties.
- Citizens of non-EU countries can acquire UPI only if they register a company in Bulgaria or receive the property as an inheritance.
Agricultural land
This refers to land outside regulated areas without construction rights, including fields, vineyards, pastures, and other agricultural terrains.
- Citizens of EU countries can freely purchase such lands. A 2024 ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union abolished the previous 5-year residency requirement for purchasing agricultural land (Court of Justice of the European Union)
- Citizens of non-EU countries cannot purchase agricultural land as individuals unless they have held permanent residence in Bulgaria for over 5 years or register a company in Bulgaria and acquire the land through it.
The procedure for purchasing land in Bulgaria by foreigners in 2025 has been significantly simplified for EU citizens but remains more complex for third-country nationals. Recent legal changes and court decisions have removed some restrictions, but specific requirements still need to be met.
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06/03/2025
