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Bulgaria Visa is processed through Embassy: Applicant has to personally visit the embassy for submission of all original documents. Visa granted is stamped on your passport showing the start and end date of validity of the visa and also the maximum number of days of stay permitted per visit.Applicants holding valid Schengen multiple entry visa can avail visa on arrival to Bulgaria.

Tourist

Bulgaria Tourist Visa

Visitors to Bulgaria for holiday will need a tourist visa. Visa processing will take 10-15 working days approximately and visa validity is as per the travel dates. Applicants holding a valid multiple entry Schengen visa, can travel to Bulgaria without obtaining a separate visa.

DOCUMENT CHECK LIST

Passport

Passport with validity period not beyond 10 years
Passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of arrival
Handwritten or damaged passport not accepted.
Passport should consist at least 2 blank pages.
Photocopies of first & last page of passport.
Photocopies of all previous Schengen Visas and of valid US and UK Visas.

Visa Application Form/s

Bulgaria tourist visa form.
Application form for minors has to be signed by both the parents in both the place.

Photograph

2 Passport size photographs not more than 6 months old.
Size 35 x 45 mm with face covering minimum 70-80% of the area against plain background with no ink marks or creases.

Financials

ITR acknowledgement for the last 3 assessment years or Form 16A
Bank Statement in Original with bank stamp and signature (Personal account statement for individuals and business account statement for proprietorship, partnership and private limited company)
Salary slips – last 3 months Employee applicant)
Receipt for Forex purchase OR Latest credit card statement mentioning credit Limit.
Proof of sufficient funds to stay in Bulgaria with minimum amount Euro 50 per day. If accommodation has to be arranged by applicant, a minimum Euro 200 per day is required.

Travel Documents

Itinerary
Airline ticket
Hotel Confirmation Voucher: Original documents/voucher issued by a Tourist organization/Tour operator for Pre-Paid tourist service is required, containing the license number of the tourist organization/Tour Operator, it should be issued by the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy, along with the name, license no of the Hotel, and the duration of the stay.
Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance: Covering travel period stay in Bulgaria.

Letters

Covering Letter – on Self or business letter head as applicable covering below aspects

Names, Relationship and passport details of all persons traveling.
Travel purpose, start and return date of travel, total duration of travel.
Justification of means to meet the travel expenses and sustenance during overseas stay.
For group bookings, Covering letter from Tour operator listing passenger names, date of birth and passport details in respect of group travel

Leave Sanction Letter

For employees, on employer letter head mentioning sanctioned leave period , purpose of leave and bearing name, designation and stamp of the authorised signatory

No Objection Letter

For Minors Travelling with any one parent or with a third party: Affidavit from the parent/s stating that he/she has no objection to the travel of the minor. The affidavit has to be notarized and legalized by the competent Home Department of the State of Residence. The parent/s resident in Bulgaria can make a similar self-declaration with a copy of his/her stay permit and passport. Presence of the parents and minor is mandatory.
In case of Minor traveling with both the parents: Affidavit of consent is not required, provided that the names of both parents appear on the said minor’s passport.
NOC for travel from authorised official if working in Government

Additional Documents as per profile and purpose of travel

Employed : Employment / Appointment letter Self Employed /
Proprietor : Company registration certificate
Retired :Bank Statements/FD/Property documents , If sponsored by Children – Children’s financials (Bank statements, ITR, passport copy, Declaration of sponsorship)
Honeymooners- Wedding card and NOC letter from parents of the bride, Marriage Certificate ( if issued)
Students: Bonafide Student certificate from the school & school identity card.
If sponsored by Children: Children’s financials (Bank statements, ITR, passport copy, Declaration of sponsorship)
Minor (under 18 age): Copy of Birth Certificate.
* Applicant has to personally visit the consulate for document submission. Applicants holding a valid multiple entry Schengen visa, can travel to Bulgaria without obtaining a separate visa.

Kindly Note

The document check list is illustrative and not exhaustive. You may refer to the Consulate or Facilitation Centre website . (wherever applicable)

Business

Bulgaria Business Visa

Visitors to Bulgaria for seeking to engage in business visitor activities, attending conference, seminars, Job interviews or Professional examinations will need a business visa. Visa processing will take 10 – 15 working days approximately and visa validity is as per travel date. Applicants holding a valid multiple entry Schengen visa, can travel to Bulgaria without obtaining a separate visa.