| Type Of Visa | Validity | Processing | Action |
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| Multiple Entry | up to 90 Days | 15 calendar days | Apply |
BULGARIA TOURIST VISA CHECKLIST
Application form: fully completed in English or Bulgarian language and signed in two places by the applicant in person (or by parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors under the age of 18) (field no 37 and last field).
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
Passport: must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria or in case of multiple visits - after the last scheduled date of departure from the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, containing at least two empty pages (back to back), issued within the previous 10 years. NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page
One photograph: recent, a full color photograph 3,5 cm ? 4,5 cm against light-colored background – a full-face photo with clear, large enough face which takes up 70-80% of the photo; eyes must be red; the following is ineligible: photos with dark glasses; photos with hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons; non-professional photos or cut out of amateur photos
Proof of residence (if applicable): applicants staying temporarily in another state should submit a photocopy of the stay permit (e g. valid Indian Residency Permit or return visa to India)
Travel medical insurance shall be valid for Bulgaria and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Applicants for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed (on prescribed form).
Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary and detailed location(s) as per duration of stay in Bulgaria
Means of transportation: return travel ticket or confirmed booking (for air/surface/sea transport)
Proof of accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation (guaranteed and confirmed on applicant’s name), real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc.
Proof of current social and professional status in native country - Service – Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate for the last three (3) months - Business/self-employed – Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration/ownership papers - Student – Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
Proof of sufficient funds: - Possession of the required financial resources for subsistence amounting to a minimum of EUR 50 per day of the stay requested with the visa application or their equivalent in another convertible currency but at least EUR 500 or their equivalent in another convertible currency, or a document of prepaid tourist services - Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, if applicable), and - Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, if applicable)
ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years
Minor travelers: a parent/legal guardian shall submit the following- - birth certificate, if the parents are the legal guardians, or - the decision of the competent authority on appointing the legal guardian. - If a minor is traveling without parents/legal guardians:
a. A minor accompanied by one parent/ legal guardian shall provide original notarized consent of the other parent/legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the other parent/legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Bulgaria, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the other parent/legal guardian , plus copies of other parent’s guardian’s passport or ID b. A minor travelling alone shall provide original notarized consent of the both parents/legal guardians that shall contain personal information of the parents/legal guardians and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Bulgaria, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the both parents/legal guardians plus copies of parent’s/guardians’ passports or ID
Copy of the current passport (data pages, pages with evidence of previous valid and expired visas, travels)
Original(s) of previous passport(s) or proof of loss
Important Notes:
1. The visa applicant on a first trip to Bulgaria / Schengen area must submit his/her application in person. For the next trips to Bulgaria the applications can be submitted by a representative.
2. Any representative shall provide an original letter of authorization from the applicant bearing the name of the representative and its organization / company. A copy of a valid photo ID shall be attached to the application.
3. The applicant bears responsibility concerning all content of the application.
4. Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure.
5. Processing can take up to 15 calendar days after receiving the application. Status queries will be responded after the above time frame only and shall be primarily addressed to the VFS-office of application or by e-mail to bgconsuldelhi@yahoo.com
6. In case an application is lodged less than 15 calendar days before departure, a timely completion of the visa process cannot be guaranteed.
7.However, in individual cases, that period may be extended up to 30 or to maximum of 60 calendar days particularly when further scrutiny of the application is needed.
8.The applicant and/or its authorized representative declare being advised to submit full documentation according to the above checklist and that submission of incomplete or faulty documentation can be a reason for refusal of the application.
9. Applicants are advised that during the examination of an application, Embassy may request additional documents. The Embassy may call applicants for an interview if deemed necessary.
10. A short-stay visa for the purpose of a planned stay is issued to a foreigner who enters the country once, twice or repeatedly for a total period of residence up to 90 days within every 6 months from the date of first entry.
11. It is possible to visit Bulgaria with a period of stay up to 90 days in 6 months period without Bulgarian national visa for holders of:
12. Citizens of Moldova, Georgia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ukraine who have biometric foreign passports can enter and stay in Bulgaria without a visa for 90 days within 180 day period. Citizens of the above mentioned countries who do not have biometric passports should apply for a Bulgarian visa as per the standard procedure.
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| Multiple Entry | up to 90 Days | 15 Calender days | Apply |
BULGARIA BUSINESS VISA CHECKLIST
Application form: fully completed in English or Bulgarian language and signed in two places by the applicant in person (or by parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors under the age of 18) (field no 37 and last field).
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
Passport: must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria or in case of multiple visits - after the last scheduled date of departure from the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, containing at least two empty pages (back to back), issued within the previous 10 years. NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.
One photograph: recent, a full color photograph 3,5 cm ? 4,5 cm against light-colored background – a full-face photo with clear, large enough face which takes up 70-80% of the photo; eyes must be red; the following is ineligible: photos with dark glasses; photos with hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons; non-professional photos or cut out of amateur photos
Proof of residence (if applicable): applicants staying temporarily in another state should submit a photocopy of the stay permit (e g. valid Indian Residency Permit , return visa etc.)
Travel medical insurance shall be valid for Bulgaria and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Applicants for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed (on prescribed form).
Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip, duration of stay and subsequent visits, if any.
Means of transportation: return travel ticket or confirmed booking (for air/surface/sea transport).
Proof of accommodation: hotel booking or accommodation can be provided by the inviting company/person in the Invitation - Declaration.
Proof of the purpose of stay in Bulgaria
Proof of current social and professional status in native country
Proof of sufficient funds:
ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years For spouses/children accompanying – tourist visa procedure to be followed Copy of the current passport (data pages, pages with evidence of previous valid and expired visas, travels) Original(s) of previous passport(s) or proof of loss
Important Notes: 1.The visa applicant on a first trip to Bulgaria / Schengen area must submit his/her application in person. For the next trips to Bulgaria the applications can be submitted by a representative.
2. Any representative shall provide an original letter of authorization from the applicant bearing the name of the representative and its organization / company. A copy of a valid photo ID shall be attached to the application.
3. The applicant bears responsibility concerning all content of the application.
4. Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure.
5. Processing can take up to 15 calendar days after receiving the application. Status queries will be responded after the above time frame only and shall be primarily addressed to the VFS-office of application or by e-mail to bgconsuldelhi@yahoo.com
6. In case an application is lodged less than 15 calendar days before departure, a timely completion of the visa process cannot be guaranteed.
7. However, in individual cases, that period may be extended up to 30 or to maximum of 60 calendar days particularly when further scrutiny of the application is needed.
8. The applicant and/or its authorized representative declare being advised to submit full documentation according to the above checklist and that submission of incomplete or faulty documentation can be a reason for refusal of the application.
9. Applicants are advised that during the examination of an application, Embassy may request additional documents. The Embassy may call applicants for an interview if deemed necessary.
10. A short-stay visa for the purpose of a planned stay is issued to a foreigner who enters the country once, twice or repeatedly for a total period of residence up to 90 days within every 6 months from the date of first entry.
11. It is possible to visit Bulgaria with a period of stay up to 90 days in 6 months period without Bulgarian national visa for holders of:
12. Citizens of Moldova, Georgia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ukraine who have biometric foreign passports can enter and stay in Bulgaria without a visa for 90 days within 180 day period. Citizens of the above mentioned countries who do not have biometric passports should apply for a Bulgarian visa as per the standard procedure.
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