1. Indian National holding a valid Indian passport can apply for Bulgaria Visa.
2. Person wishes to travel to Bulgaria for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through Visa Lounge. Person who seeks employment in Bulgaria is not eligible to apply through Visa Lounge.
3. Travel insurance is mandatory requirement for passengers traveling to Bulgaria. Visa Lounge also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost.
Tourist :
1. Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank page for visa stamp.
Please Note:
a) Copy of all used pages of passport including front and back pages..
b) Attach all your old passports (if any)
2. Bulgaria Visa Application Form : One visa application form duly filled and signed.
3. Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
4. Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
5. Covering Letter : Covering-Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, New Delhi.
Please Note : Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed .
6. Financials
a) Personal ITR for 3 Yrs.
b) Company and Personal updated Bank Statement for last three months with bank seal and sign
c) Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Travelers Cheque
d) 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 100 per day is required.
7. Hotel Booking : Hotel Confirmation/proof of accommodation.(for non prearranged tours)
Please Note : 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 pre-paid tour services.
8. Ticket: Return travel ticket or confirmed booking (for air/surface/sea transport)
9. Medical Insurance Certificate of overseas insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.including the Medical expenses for the duration of stay.
Please Note:
a) Personal Appearance is mandatory
b) Documents should be presented in original and a copy of them should be attached to the visa application
11. Please Note:
a) Applicants holding a valid multiple entry Schengen visa, can travel to Bulgaria without obtaining a separate visa.
b) Holders of valid long term visas or residence permits issued by Schengen Countries are allowed multiple entries in Bulgaria for period of stay up to 90 days in any six-month period from the date of the first entry.
Business :
1. Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum one blank page for visa stamp.
Please Note
a) Copy of all used pages of passport including front and back pages.
b) Attach all your old passports (if any)
2. Bulgaria Visa Application Form : One visa application form duly filled and signed.
3. Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).
Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
4. Covering Letter : Covering-letter from applicant on company’s letter head stating his name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit. The letter should be addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, New Delhi.
5. Recommendation letter from the Chamber of Commerce
6. Invitation Letter: Invitation Letter from Bulgarian host / inviting Company on its letter head stating the purpose of travel and duration of stay and should be duly signed with signatory’s name and designation. The letter should be faxed directly to the Embassy and a copy to us.
7. A declaration should be issued by the Bulgarian Business partner in a standard form and is required to be attested by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce.
8. Please Note: The applicant is advised to carry with him the original Invitation from his official/ Business/ Private Partner in Bulgaria as the Bulgarian Immigration Officials at the border check point would like to see it.
9. Financials
a) Company’s and Personal ITR 3 yrs
b) Company and Personal Bank Statement for last three months with bank seal and sign
c) Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler’s Cheque with minimum amount Euro 50 each day.
10. Hotel Booking: Hotel Confirmation/proof of accommodation.(for non prearranged tours)
11. Ticket : Return travel ticket or confirmed booking (for air/surface/sea transport)
12. Medical: An Insurance policy with a minimum coverage of EURO 30,000, including all the Expenses for repartition as well as for emergency medical care and the Medical expenses for the duration of stay.
Please Note:
a) Personal Appearance is mandatory
b) Documents should be presented in original and a copy of them should be attached to the visa application
14. Please Note:
a) Applicants holding a valid multiple entry Schengen visa, can travel to Bulgaria without obtaining a separate visa.
b) Holders of valid long term visas or residence permits issued by Schengen Countries are allowed multiple entries in Bulgaria for period of stay up to 90 days in any six-month period from the date of the first entry.
Applicants can pay Visa and other fees through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and IVR