VISA TO BULGARIA / BULGARIA VISA GUIDE

Bulgaria Info — Wed May 16, 2007 5:38 am

Author: Bulgaria Info

Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 5:38 am

VISA TO BULGARIA

Passports

Passport with at least one blank page valid for at least three months beyond departure required by all.

Visas

Required by all except the following:

(a) nationals of EU countries for stays of up to 90 days within each six-month period (except nationals of Ireland and the UK, who may stay for up to 30 days within a six-month period);

(b) nationals of Croatia, Chile, Japan, Korea (Rep), Litchenstein, Malaysia, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland for stays of up to 90 days within a six-month period;

(c) nationals of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Israel, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Romania, Serbia, USA and Vatican City for stays of up to 30 days within each six-month period;

(d) nationals of Tunisia and Yugoslavia, provided they hold a valid passport.

Note: UK nationals living overseas do need a visa.

Types of visa and cost

Single-entry: US$58 Multiple-entry: US$70 (three months); US$105 (six months); US$139 (12 months).

Urgent single-entry: US$76

Transit: US$48 (single-entry); US$70 (double-entry); from US$93 (multiple entry).

Note: Nationals of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Sudan must apply for an airport transit visa and may not leave the airport transit lounge. They need to present a valid flight reservation to get the visa.

Validity

Single-entry visas for tourist visits are normally valid for three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 30 days. Multiple-entry visas are for business visits and are normally valid for three months from date of issue. Transit visas are valid up to 24 hours. Enquire at the Embassy for further details.

Application to

Consulate or Consular section at Embassy. Applications should be made in person or by courier, not by post.

Application requirements

(a) Valid passport.
(b) Application form.
(c) One passport-size photo.
(d) Return ticket or documentation for next destination.
(e) Fee, payable in cash or by postal order only.
(f) UK Resident visa (if applicable).
(g) Prepaid tourist vouchers from the travel agency.
(h) Proof of sufficient funds (at least EUR 50 for each entry).

Tourist:
(a)-(h).

Transit:
(a)-(h) and,
(i) Visa issued by country of final destination.
(j) Proof of paid fare for onward destination.
(k) For motor vehicle transit, proof of an extra EUR 200 for each entry.
(l) Proof of a secured return trip.

Business:
(a)-(h) and,
(i) Letters from the applicant’s company and from the Bulgarian business partner, endorsed by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce.

Private:
(a)-(h) and,
(i) A letter of invitation by a Bulgarian citizen endorsed by the local authorities.

Processing time

Visas take up to 10 working days to be processed (with the exception of long-term visa which take up to 30 days).

Temporary residence

Enquire at the Bulgarian Embassy.

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VISA TO BULGARIA / BULGARIA VISA GUIDE