The EU Blue Card in Bulgaria: key numbers

Your salary must be at least 1.5x Bulgaria's average gross wage, about EUR 2,054 a month on Q4 2025 data
The threshold updates as new wage statistics come out
You need a contract of at least 6 months and a degree, approved IT experience, or 5 years of professional experience
Cards last up to 5 years. Allow 3 to 4 months to start work