Do you actually mean create your own pension company and become a pension provider? Or do you mean setup your own pension fund with a existing provider?
Please explain what you are trying to achieve ultimately and where exactly you are looking to live? I mean Bulgaria really?
dragodrago said:Hi all,
I am wondering if you could create your own pension scheme and apply for pensioner visa in other countries (e.g. Bulgaria)?
If so, what is the process of doing so?
Thanks in advance!
It was pretty easy in Bulgaria(4 years ago helped one person I know) and I guess depends which passport you have.Basicly You must proof that you are retired and you want to spend your money as retired in Bulgaria.It could be same other EU countries as well too.(never tried) First 5 years you take resident permit per year.After 5th year you will can have long permit or constant permit as well.It depends how long you will stay in Bulgaria.It will be cost around 750 Euros first year.Then each year could be 400 I guess.
Thanks for your reply.
I took Bulgaria as an example but refer to many countries that have “pensioners visa”. The problem is how can I prove that I am a pensioner without a proper pension.
In Bulgaria for example, they require a “document showing that they are entitled to a retirement income, issued by the country of origin and legalised with a notary public”.
Does a set of bank statements showing a fixed monthly income satisfy that? Or can I setup an entity, put money in it, simulate a pension scheme and issue documents from that entity?
I'm a non-EU citizen, but have a good tier A passport.
Thanks again.
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