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Bulgaria is one of the most affordable destinations for buying property in Europe: clean beaches, a mild climate, developed infrastructure and low prices. This guide for citizens of Belarus covers everything you need to get started: how to get a visa, how to reach the country, how much housing costs and what the buying process involves.
In the last few years the specialists of the real estate market in Bulgaria see rapid growth in the number of buyers from Eastern Europe, including Belarus.
European resorts, pristine beaches, favorable climate, developed infrastructure, modern buildings and some of the lowest property prices in Europe are just a few of the main reasons why the Belarusians are actively interested in the Bulgarian housing.
If You want to buy a property in Bulgaria, from this article you will learn:
How to get a Bulgarian visa?
Citizens of the Republic of Belarus must obtain a visa to enter the territory of Bulgaria; to arrange it, apply to the Consular Service of the Embassy of Bulgaria at: Minsk, Svobody Square 11.
| Visa type | Consular fee |
|---|---|
| Visas "A", "B" and "C" | 60 € |
| Long-term visa "D" | 120 € |
| Children under 12 | free |
Get assistance in obtaining a Bulgarian visa
How to get to Bulgaria from Belarus?
When the visa is in your pocket, you can think about how to get to Bulgaria: by plane, by train, by bus or by car.
By plane
Between Belarus and the Bulgarian resorts there are scheduled and charter flights with connections.
- Minsk – Burgas: 321 €, flight time 9 hours 45 minutes (change in Moscow).
- Minsk – Varna: 209 €, flight time 23 hours 50 minutes (layover in Moscow).
- Gomel – Varna: 217 €, flight time 24 hours 30 minutes (connections in Minsk and Moscow).
By bus
There are plenty of bus tours to Bulgaria from Minsk.
- The average ticket price from Minsk to Varna, Albena, Golden Sands, Kranevo and other Bulgarian resorts is 90-115 € per person (round trip).
- Travel time – on average 40 hours.
By train
A direct summer train runs from Minsk to Varna (weekly on Wednesdays from Minsk and on Fridays from Varna).
- Ticket price – 56 €.
- Travel time – 1 day 15 hours 20 minutes.
- The train has no dining car, so you'll need to stock up on food for 40 hours or more.
- The cars are air-conditioned and provide comfort throughout the journey.
By car
You can also reach Bulgaria from Minsk by car. It's better to travel not directly through Moldova but around it – this way you avoid extra border crossings and long waits at customs.
- Direct route: Minsk – Gomel – Chernigov – Kiev – Odessa – Bolgrad – Vulcanesti (Moldova) – Galati (Romania) – Constanta – Dobrich (Bulgaria).
- Bypassing Moldova: Minsk – Rivne – Chernivtsi – Suceava (Romania) – Constanta – Mangalia – Dobrich.
How much does housing cost in Bulgaria?
The prices of Bulgarian properties directly depend on the type of housing and region. For example, affordable housing is available to buy in Sunny Beach. The following table will help you to understand the prices:
| Pomorie | Sunny Beach |
|---|---|
| 23 000 € | 12 000 € |
| 39 000 € | 23 000 € |
| 140 000 € | 39 000 € |
Check out the ready-made solutions (apartments and flats) from 20 000 to 30 000 €
What is the procedure for buying Bulgarian property?
The process of buying Bulgarian property consists of stages such as:
- choosing the property;
- checking its legal status (due diligence);
- reserving the property (from 1000 to 2000 €);
- signing the preliminary contract;
- signing the notarial deed;
- registering the property in the BULSTAT register.
Learn more about the process of buying property in Bulgaria!
Still have questions?
Our buying guide contains lots of useful information for anyone planning to buy a home in Bulgaria. You can also always ask our BolgarskiyDom managers for advice at the following numbers:
- + 375 (29) 528-43-17 (Minsk)
- +7 495 544 50 28 (Moscow)
- +359 876 181 282 (Sunny Beach)
Answers to common questions from citizens of Belarus about property in Bulgaria
Do citizens of Belarus need a visa to travel to Bulgaria?
Yes. To enter, you need to arrange a visa at the Consular Service of the Embassy of Bulgaria in Minsk (Svobody Square 11). The consular fee for "A", "B" and "C" visas is 60 €, for a long-term "D" visa — 120 €, and for children under 12 — free. With a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa you can enter without a national visa.
How do you get from Belarus to Bulgaria?
By plane (Minsk–Burgas — 321 €, Minsk–Varna — 209 €, Gomel–Varna — 217 €, all with connections), by bus (90–115 € round trip, ~40 hours), by direct summer train Minsk–Varna (56 €, 1 day 15 h 20 min) or by car through Ukraine and Romania.
How much does housing cost in Bulgaria?
The price depends on the type of housing and the region. Affordable options can be found in Sunny Beach — from 12 000 €, in Pomorie — from 23 000 €. There are also ready-made apartments and flats in the range of 20 000 to 30 000 €.
What stages does buying a home involve?
Choosing the property, checking its legal status, reserving it (from 1000 to 2000 €), signing the preliminary contract, signing the notarial deed and registering the property in the BULSTAT register.
What are property reservation and BULSTAT registration?
Reservation means paying a deposit (from 1000 to 2000 €) to take the property off the market. BULSTAT registration is entering the details into Bulgaria's unified register — the final stage of completing the deal.
