Visa Information
VISA TYPES
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Short Term Visa
І. Short-stay visa for the purpose of transit
- When is it issued?
A short-stay visa for the purpose of transit is issued to a foreigner who wishes to transit through the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria en route to another state, for which he/she has a visa, if required
The transit visa entitles the foreigner to one, two, or as an exception – three, transit passages each for a term of 2 (two) days and may be with a validity term of up to 12 months.
- Duration of stay
The overall duration of stay on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria with a transit visa may not exceed 90 days within every 6 months as of the date of the first entry.
- Definition of “transit” passage
The main condition to accept the passage as transit is the entry through the border of the Republic of Bulgaria with one state and exit through the border of the Republic of Bulgaria with another state.
A special case is related to airport transit when it is assumed that the passage is transit when the arrival is with a flight from one state and the departure is with a flight to another state within two days.
- No transit visa is required
No transit visa is required for passage of citizens of third states when they produce any of the following documents:
- Schengen (single) visa, long-stay visa, permit for stay issued by any of the Schengen area states;
- national short-stay visas, long-stay visas and permits for stay issued by Romania and Cyprus;
- permits for stay issued by Lichtenstein.
The right of passage without a visa under the transit decisions is applied only and exclusively for the purposes of transit passage.
- Documents to be submitted on applying for a transit visa type “C”
The following documents shall be submitted on applying for a transit visa:
- A regular foreign travel document
- A photocopy of the pages of the foreign travel document with the personal information and with the visas laid and/or a photocopy of the held permits for stay in the next states along the route as well as for the end destination state, if required;
- A filled in application form with one passport size colour photograph (3,5 х 4,5)
- Proof of ensured transport for transit passage and a copy of these documents and/or proof of financial resources possessed to continue the journey
- Proof of the required financial resources possessed for the sustention of each transit passage amounting to a minimum of EUR 50 or their equivalent in another convertible foreign currency, and in case of transit by road with a vehicle driven by the person – additional funds amounting to a minimum of EUR 200 or their equivalent in any convertible foreign currency
- A valid insurance policy and a copy thereof issued by an insurance company licensed to operate on the territory of the European Union with a minimum amount of coverage of EUR 30 000. The policy should cover repatriation costs as well as emergency medical aid and treatment costs for each of the transit journeys.
ІІ. Type “C” visa for the purposes of a planned stay
- When is it issued?
A short-stay visa for the purposes of planned stay is issued to a foreigner who enters the country once, twice or multiple times for a total term of stay up to 90 days within each 6 months as of the date of the first entry.
- A multiple short-stay visa
The multiple short-stay visa may be with a validity term of up to twelve months or, as an exception – up to five years
A multiple visa with a validity term of up to one year may be issued to a foreigner provided he/she has obtained a short-stay visa in the preceding year and it was used in compliance with the legal provisions for entry and stay in the Republic of Bulgaria and there are grounds to apply for a multiple entry visa.
A multiple visa with a validity term of up to five years may be issued to a foreigner provided he/she has obtained and used a one-year visa for multiple entries in the preceding two years, in compliance with the legal provisions for entry and stay in the Republic of Bulgaria, and the grounds to apply for a multiple entry visa are still valid.
A multiple short-stay visa may be issued to a foreigner who meets any of the conditions below:
- Maintains lasting business contacts with Bulgarian natural or legal persons engaging in business in the meaning of the Commerce Act;
- maintains lasting business contacts with Bulgarian legal persons engaging in business in the meaning of the Non-Profit Legal Persons Act;
- maintains lasting business contacts with representation offices of foreign legal persons registered pursuant to article 24 of the Investment Promotion Act;
- has substantial personal contribution to the development of bilateral relations with the Republic of Bulgaria;
- is a member of the family of a Bulgarian citizen in the meaning of the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act;
- is a member of the family of a citizen of a European Union member-state, of the European Economic Area or of the Swiss Confederation residing permanently in the Republic of Bulgaria;
- is a member of the family of a foreigner residing permanently in the Republic of Bulgaria keeping his/her customary residence abroad;
- is a driver of international road transport or a member of a crew of railway transport for passengers and goods.
- Documents to be submitted on applying for a short-stay visa:
On applying for a short-stay visa the applicant shall present the following documents:
- A regular foreign travel document;
- A color photocopy of the pages of the foreign travel document with the personal information and the visas laid and/or a photocopy of the permits for stay possessed;
- Two recent colorful photograph – passport size;
- Documents substantiating the visa request as well as copies thereof;
- Proof of the 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;
- Documents certifying the possession of the required financial resources for accommodation but at least EUR 50 per day of the stay requested with the visa application or their equivalent in another convertible currency, or a document for prepaid accommodation in a tourist accommodation facility, or an invitation-declaration by a Bulgarian natural or legal person with which it undertakes to cover all occurring costs for the period of stay of the foreigner on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
- Documents certifying the possession of the required financial resources to leave the country or a ticket, and if the person has entered the country by self driven motor vehicle – resources amounting to at least EUR 100 or their equivalent in another convertible currency;
- An insurance policy and a copy thereof issued by an insurance company licensed to operate on the territory of the European Union with a minimum amount of the cover EUR 30 000. The policy should cover all expenses for repatriation as well as for emergency medical aid and hospital treatment for the period of the stay. Applicants for multiple visa for a short-stay shall present an insurance policy only for the period of the first intended visit.
- Invitation Declaration
The invitation-declaration by a natural person for issuing a visa for a private stay for a foreigner’s short-stay in the Republic of Bulgaria shall be drawn up on a sample form, shall be legalised by a notary public and by the authorities for administrative control of foreigners (Migration Directorate of the MoI) after presenting the following documents:
- a statement of the property status of the person issuing the invitation;
- a certificate of income issued by the workplace of the person issuing the invitation or a copy of the tax statement under article 50 of the Natural Persons Income Taxation Act for the preceding year with an incoming registration of the respective territorial directorate of the National Revenue Agency
An invitation-declaration by a natural or legal person engaging in activities under the Commerce Act for issuing a short-stay visa for the purpose of business shall be drawn up on a sample form, shall be signed and stamped by the person issuing the invitation, shall be legalised by a notary judge and by the authorities for administrative control of foreigners (Migration Directorate of the MoI) after presenting the following documents:
- a certificate of the current state of the legal/natural person issued by the Registry Agency pursuant to the Trade Register Act (with a validity term of three months);
- a copy of the tax statement of the person issuing the invitation for the preceding year with an incoming registration of the respective territorial directorate of the National Revenue Agency.
An invitation-declaration by a representation office of a foreign legal person registered under article 24 of the Investment Promotion Act for issuing a short-stay visa for the purpose of business shall be drawn up on a sample form. It should be signed and stamped by the person issuing the invitation, legalised by a notary judge and by the authorities for administrative control of foreigners (Migration Directorate of the MoI) after presenting the following documents:
- a certificate of current state of the representation office issued by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (with a validity term of three months);
- a copy of a certificate of registration at the respective territorial directorate of the National Revenue Agency.
A sample form of an invitation declaration may be obtained from the respective office of the Migration Directorate of the MoI and its regional units.
- Substantiation of the purpose of the journey
Private visit
An invitation declaration for a private visit of a foreigner to the Republic of Bulgaria
Business visit
An invitation declaration for a business visit of a foreigner to the Republic of Bulgaria
Cultural exchange
An invitation letter from the Ministry of Culture or from the mayor of the respective municipality
Sport
An invitation letter from the Ministry of Youth and Sport or from a respective sports club
Medical treatment
A certificate from the medical facility issued under the respective procedures with a specified treatment plan; a discharge summary from a local hospital
Tourism
- Unorganized /individual/ tourism:
Reservation from a Bulgarian tourist accommodation facility /hotel/; reservation or a return airplane ticket /on submitting the application a reservation may be produced and on issuing the visa – the ticket itself/ or proof of possession of resources for departure.
- Organized /individual/ tourism:
A tourist voucher of the sending travel agent; a general list of the tourists from a single group. Documents of organized tourists may be submitted only by accredited travel agents.
Document requirements from the Embassy for your attention:
- 59 months rule is not applicable for Bulgaria mission.
- VFS Global will not accept applications if any mandatory documentation is missing. Missing documents is not allowed.
- Applicant is requested to submit a color copied of passport – bio page.
- Applicant is requested to submit an additional photo as same as the photo on VAF.
- All categories require Invitation. The invitation must be originally. Invitation in hard-copy or colored scan is not accepted.
- If the inviter provides the accommodation and bears the cost of living of applicant for the whole duration of stay, this information will need to be mentioned clearly in the original invitation letter stamped by a notary and verified by the local authorities for administrative control of foreigners (Migration Directorate of the MoI).
If the inviter is individual, the followings are required :- Details of inviter - copy of passport and ID card of inviter.
- Invitation letter must be approved by the competent authority with stamp.
- Proof of residence of inviter where applicant will stay during the trip.
- On the visa application form and invitation letter, the information of host must be written in Cyrillic alphabet.
- Applicant may apply for Schengen visa with Bulgaria if application meets the Schengen rules with prioritize of conditions as follows:
- Bulgaria is the main purpose of the trip
- Bulgaria is the longest stay of the trip
- Bulgaria is the country of first entry point
- Tourist have to submit confirmed hotel booking (already paid) and details of itinerary.
- If applicant travels under group or back packer book a tour via travel company, confirmation of payment and details of itinerary from LANDTOUR company in Bulgaria issues to applicant is required.
- Payment between 2 companies/ org. without name of applicant be mentioned is not accepted.
- Payment with travel company where applicant is living, not from the landtour/ travel company in Bulgaria is not accepted.
- Account balance needs to cover expense fee 150 EUR per day for each applicant.
- Applicants could submit applications 90 calendar days earlier and not less than 15 working days calculated from the day applications are delivered to the Embassy in Hanoi successfully.
- The following persons are exempt from fees for visa application processing when applying for C visa :
- Foreign citizens who as of the date of the visa application are under 6 years
- Members of Bulgarian and EU citizens’ families
- Unorganized /individual/ tourism:
Airport Transit Visa
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Overview
The airport transit visa entitles the foreigner to cross or to stay in the international transit zone of the airport in the case of a transit landing or of changing flights for the purpose of continuing travel to another state.
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Visa Fees
NO
VISA FEE in EUR
VISA FEE in VND
1
90 EUR
2,829,000 VND
Citizens of Vietnam and other citizens.
2
No Fees
No Fees
Below 6 years of age
3
No Fees
No Fees
For members of Bulgarian and EU citizens’ families
Notice for Visa Fee Payment:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
- Service fee and other Additional service fee are not refundable once the payment is made.
Please note:
- The charges collected are not refundable in case the applicant is refused a visa.
- When submitting an application for issuance of a visa for airport transit or for short-term stay, a fee of EUR 90 shall be collected, unless otherwise provided for by law, in an international treaty to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party, in an act of the European Community/European Union, in an agreement of the European Community/European Union with third countries or in an act of the Council of Ministers.
Service Charge:
TYPE
EURO
VND
VFS Global Service Fee
EUR 40
VND 1,257,000
Please note that the service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Click for the price list of Additional Services.
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
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Documents Required
The visa applicants have to present a valid travel medical insurance covering the entire period of planned stay with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The insurance must be able to cover all expenses that may be incurred in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or hospital treatment in case of emergency or death on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
- Application form
Completed application form signed by the traveler
- Passport
The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and should have at least two empty pages.
A color photocopy of the passport and bio data page;
A color photocopy of the last Bulgarian and Schengen visas or visas for the UK and the US, if any
- Photo
2 recent (taken within the last 6 months) passport-size photo (3,5cm x 4,5cm) with a white background.
- Flight booking
Before the airport transit visa is issued, the ticket and a copy thereof are presented
CHECKLIST FOR AIRPORT TRANSIT - Application form
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Photo Specifications
A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
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Processing Time
Each application may take around 15 working days from the date of Submission
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Download Forms
Application Form
Transit Visa
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Overview
Schengen Visa for the purpose of transit is issued to a foreigner who wishes to transit through the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria en route to another state, for which he/she has a visa.
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Visa Fees
NO
VISA FEE in EUR
VISA FEE in VND
1
90 EUR
2,829,000 VND
Citizens of Vietnam and other citizens.
2
No Fees
No Fees
Below 6 years of age
3
No Fees
No Fees
For members of Bulgarian and EU citizens’ families
Notice for Visa Fee Payment:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
- Service fee and other Additional service fee are not refundable once the payment is made.
Please note:
- The charges collected are not refundable in case the applicant is refused a visa.
- When submitting an application for issuance of a visa for airport transit or for short-term stay, a fee of EUR 90 shall be collected, unless otherwise provided for by law, in an international treaty to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party, in an act of the European Community/European Union, in an agreement of the European Community/European Union with third countries or in an act of the Council of Ministers.
Service Charge:
TYPE
EURO
VND
VFS Global Service Fee
EUR 40
VND 1,257,000
Please note that the service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Click for the price list of Additional Services.
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
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Documents Required
The visa applicants have to present a valid travel medical insurance covering the entire period of planned stay with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The insurance must be able to cover all expenses that may be incurred in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or hospital treatment in case of emergency or death on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
- Application form
Completed application form signed by the traveler
- Passport
The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and should have at least two empty pages.
A color photocopy of the passport and bio data page;
A color photocopy of the last Bulgarian and Schengen visas or visas for the UK and the US, if any
- Photo
- 2 recent (taken within the last 6 months) passport-size photo (3,5cm x 4,5cm) with a white background.
- Proof of ensured transport for transit passage and a copy of these documents and/or proof of financial resources possessed to continue the journey
- Proof of the required financial resources possessed for the sustention of each transit passage amounting to a minimum of EUR 50 or their equivalent in another convertible foreign currency, and in case of transit by road with a vehicle driven by the person – additional funds amounting to a minimum of EUR 200 or their equivalent in any convertible foreign currency
- A valid insurance policy and a copy thereof issued by an insurance company licensed to operate on the territory of the European Union with a minimum amount of coverage 2 of EUR 30 000. The policy should cover repatriation costs as well as emergency medical aid and treatment costs for each of the transit journeys
CHECKLIST FOR TRANSIT - Application form
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Photo Specifications
A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
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Processing Time
Each application may take an around 15 working days excluding the day of submission
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Download Forms
Application Form
Cultural
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Overview
Schengen visa for the purpose of cultural exchange visit following an invitation letter from the Ministry of Culture or from the mayor of the respective municipality.
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Visa Fees
NO
VISA FEE in EUR
VISA FEE in VND
1
90 EUR
2,829,000 VND
Citizens of Vietnam and other citizens.
2
No Fees
No Fees
Below 6 years of age
3
No Fees
No Fees
For members of Bulgarian and EU citizens’ families
Notice for Visa Fee Payment:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
- Service fee and other Additional service fee are not refundable once the payment is made.
Please note:
- The charges collected are not refundable in case the applicant is refused a visa.
- When submitting an application for issuance of a visa for airport transit or for short-term stay, a fee of EUR 90 shall be collected, unless otherwise provided for by law, in an international treaty to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party, in an act of the European Community/European Union, in an agreement of the European Community/European Union with third countries or in an act of the Council of Ministers.
Service Charge:
TYPE
EURO
VND
VFS Global Service Fee
EUR 40
VND 1,257,000
Please note that the service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Click for the price list of Additional Services.
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
-
Documents Required
The visa applicants have to present a valid travel medical insurance covering the entire period of planned stay with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The insurance must be able to cover all expenses that may be incurred in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or hospital treatment in case of emergency or death on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
- Application form
Completed application form signed by the traveler
- Passport
The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and should have at least two empty pages.
A color photocopy of the passport and bio data page;
A color photocopy of the last Bulgarian and Schengen visas or visas for the UK and the US, if any
- Photo
2 recent (taken within the last 6 months) passport-size photo (3,5cm x 4,5cm) with a white background.
- Travel medical insurance
Proof of travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of stay applied for. The insurance shall cover outpatient, hospital and repatriation expenses due to illness or death, with an amount of not less than €30,000.
- Proof of accommodation: for the whole duration of the intended stay.
- Proof of solvency of the applicant: bank statements from the last 3 months, no deposits account.
- For employees:
- a sealed copy of the business license of the employing company
- a letter from the employer (in English, or in Chinese with an English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and clearly mentioning:
- address, telephone and fax numbers of the employing company
- the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer
- the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service
- approval for leave or absence
- Flight reservation: round trip reservation
- Invitation Declaration:
An invitation letter from the Ministry of Culture or from the mayor of the respective municipality
- Minors (under 18 years of age): student card and original letter of the school, mentioning:
- full address, telephone number of the school
- permission for absence
- name and function of the person giving the permission.
- notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
- when the minor is travelling alone or only with one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians, legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the parents'/legal guardians' country of residence.
CHECKLIST FOR CULTURE EXCHANGE - Application form
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Photo Specifications
A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
-
Processing Time
Each application may take an around 15 working days excluding the day of submission
-
Download Forms
Application Form
Sport
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Overview
Schengen visa for the purpose of sport visit following an invitation letter from the Ministry of Youth and Sport or from a respective sports club.
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Visa Fees
NO
VISA FEE in EUR
VISA FEE in VND
1
90 EUR
2,829,000 VND
Citizens of Vietnam and other citizens.
2
No Fees
No Fees
Below 6 years of age
3
No Fees
No Fees
For members of Bulgarian and EU citizens’ families
Notice for Visa Fee Payment:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
- Service fee and other Additional service fee are not refundable once the payment is made.
Please note:
- The charges collected are not refundable in case the applicant is refused a visa.
- When submitting an application for issuance of a visa for airport transit or for short-term stay, a fee of EUR 90 shall be collected, unless otherwise provided for by law, in an international treaty to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party, in an act of the European Community/European Union, in an agreement of the European Community/European Union with third countries or in an act of the Council of Ministers.
Service Charge:
TYPE
EURO
VND
VFS Global Service Fee
EUR 40
VND 1,257,000
Please note that the service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Click for the price list of Additional Services.
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
-
Documents Required
The visa applicants have to present a valid travel medical insurance covering the entire period of planned stay with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The insurance must be able to cover all expenses that may be incurred in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or hospital treatment in case of emergency or death on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
- Application form
Completed application form signed by the traveler
- Passport
The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and should have at least two empty pages.
A color photocopy of the passport and bio data page;
A color photocopy of the last Bulgarian and Schengen visas or visas for the UK and the US, if any
- Photo
2 recent (taken within the last 6 months) passport-size photo (3,5cm x 4,5cm) with a white background.
- Travel medical insurance
Proof of travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of stay applied for. The insurance shall cover outpatient, hospital and repatriation expenses due to illness or death, with an amount of not less than €30,000.
- Proof of accommodation: for the whole duration of the intended stay.
- Proof of solvency of the applicant: bank statements from the last 3 months, no deposits account.
- For employees:
- a sealed copy of the business license of the employing company
- a letter from the employer (in English, or in Chinese with an English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and clearly mentioning:
- address, telephone and fax numbers of the employing company
- the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer
- the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service
- approval for leave or absence
- Flight reservation: round trip reservation
- Invitation Declaration:
An invitation letter from the Ministry of Youth and Sport or from a respective sports club
- Minors (under 18 years of age): student card and original letter of the school, mentioning:
- full address, telephone number of the school
- permission for absence
- name and function of the person giving the permission.
- notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
- when the minor is travelling alone or only with one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians, legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the parents'/legal guardians' country of residence.
CHECKLIST FOR SPORTS - Application form
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Photo Specifications
A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
-
Processing Time
Each application may take an around 15 working days excluding the day of submission
-
Download Forms
Application Form
Private Visit
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Overview
Schengen visa for the purpose of visit to family or friends.
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Visa Fees
NO
VISA FEE in EUR
VISA FEE in VND
1
90 EUR
2,829,000 VND
Citizens of Vietnam and other citizens.
2
No Fees
No Fees
Below 6 years of age
3
No Fees
No Fees
For members of Bulgarian and EU citizens’ families
Notice for Visa Fee Payment:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
- Service fee and other Additional service fee are not refundable once the payment is made.
Please note:
- The charges collected are not refundable in case the applicant is refused a visa.
- When submitting an application for issuance of a visa for airport transit or for short-term stay, a fee of EUR 90 shall be collected, unless otherwise provided for by law, in an international treaty to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party, in an act of the European Community/European Union, in an agreement of the European Community/European Union with third countries or in an act of the Council of Ministers.
Service Charge:
TYPE
EURO
VND
VFS Global Service Fee
EUR 40
VND 1,257,000
Please note that the service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Click for the price list of Additional Services.
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
-
Documents Required
The visa applicants have to present a valid travel medical insurance covering the entire period of planned stay with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The insurance must be able to cover all expenses that may be incurred in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or hospital treatment in case of emergency or death on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
- Application form
Completed application form signed by the traveler
- Passport
The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and should have at least two empty pages.
A color photocopy of the passport and bio data page;
A color photocopy of the last Bulgarian and Schengen visas or visas for the UK and the US, if any
- Photo
2 recent (taken within the last 6 months) passport-size photo (3,5cm x 4,5cm) with a white background.
- Travel medical insurance
Proof of travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of stay applied for. The insurance shall cover outpatient, hospital and repatriation expenses due to illness or death, with an amount of not less than €30,000.
- Proof of solvency of the applicant: bank statements from the last 3 months, no deposits account.
- For employees:
- a sealed copy of the business license of the employing company
- a letter from the employer (in English, or in Chinese with an English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and clearly mentioning:
- address, telephone and fax numbers of the employing company
- the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer
- the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service
- approval for leave or absence
- Flight reservation: round trip reservation
- Original invitation letter (not older than 3 months)
The invitation form shall be signed by the legal person issuing the invitation, stamped by a notary and verified by the local authorities for administrative control of foreigners (Migration Directorate of the MoI). The inviting person/company mails the original of the invitation form to the invited person – he/she submits it along with the visa application.
- If the inviter provides the accommodation and bears the cost of living of applicant for the whole duration of stay, this information will need to be mentioned clearly in the original invitation letter stamped by a notary and verified by the local authorities for administrative control of foreigners (Migration Directorate of the MoI).
- If inviter is individual, the followings are required:
- Details of inviter - copy of passport and ID card of inviter.
- Invitation letter must be approved by the competent authority with stamp.
- For family visit: notary certificate of family relationship with the inviting person, legalized by MFA
- Minors (under 18 years of age): student card and original letter of the school, mentioning:
- full address, telephone number of the school
- permission for absence
- name and function of the person giving the permission.
- notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
- when the minor is travelling alone or only with one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians, legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the parents'/legal guardians' country of residence.
- For retired person: Proof of pension or other regular income.
- For unemployed persons:
- If married: letter of employment and income of the spouse and notary certificate of marriage, legalized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
- If single/divorced/widow/widower: Any other proof of regular income.
CHECKLIST FOR PRIVATE VISIT - Application form
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Photo Specifications
A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
-
Processing Time
Each application may take an around 15 working days excluding the day of submission
-
Download Forms
Application Form
Business Visit
-
Overview
Schengen visa for the purpose of business visit or short professional training.
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Visa Fees
NO
VISA FEE in EUR
VISA FEE in VND
1
90 EUR
2,829,000 VND
Citizens of Vietnam and other citizens.
2
No Fees
No Fees
Below 6 years of age
3
No Fees
No Fees
For members of Bulgarian and EU citizens’ families
Notice for Visa Fee Payment:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
- Service fee and other Additional service fee are not refundable once the payment is made.
Please note:
- The charges collected are not refundable in case the applicant is refused a visa.
- When submitting an application for issuance of a visa for airport transit or for short-term stay, a fee of EUR 90 shall be collected, unless otherwise provided for by law, in an international treaty to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party, in an act of the European Community/European Union, in an agreement of the European Community/European Union with third countries or in an act of the Council of Ministers.
Service Charge:
TYPE
EURO
VND
VFS Global Service Fee
EUR 40
VND 1,257,000
Please note that the service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Click for the price list of Additional Services.
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
-
Documents Required
The visa applicants have to present a valid travel medical insurance covering the entire period of planned stay with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The insurance must be able to cover all expenses that may be incurred in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or hospital treatment in case of emergency or death on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
- Application form
Completed application form signed by the traveler
- Passport
The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and should have at least two empty pages.
A color photocopy of the passport and bio data page;
A color photocopy of the last Bulgarian and Schengen visas or visas for the UK and the US, if any
- Photo
2 recent (taken within the last 6 months) passport-size photo (3,5cm x 4,5cm) with a white background.
- Travel medical insurance
Proof of travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of stay applied for. The insurance shall cover outpatient, hospital and repatriation expenses due to illness or death, with an amount of not less than €30,000.
- Proof of accommodation: for the whole duration of the intended stay.
- Proof of solvency of the applicant: bank statements from the last 3 months, no deposits account.
- For employees:
- a sealed copy of the business license of the employing company
- a letter from the employer (in English, with an English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and clearly mentioning:
- address, telephone and fax numbers of the employing company
- the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer
- the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service
- approval for leave or absence
- Flight reservation: round trip reservation
- Original invitation letter from the organizer of the event or the training (not older than 3 months)
- The invitation form shall be signed by the legal person issuing the invitation, stamped by a notary and verified by the local authorities for administrative control of foreigners (Migration Directorate of the MoI). The inviting person/company mails the original of the invitation form to the invited person – he/she submits it along with the visa application.
- If the inviter provides the accommodation and bears the cost of living of applicant for the whole duration of stay, this information will need to be mentioned clearly in the original invitation letter stamped by a notary and verified by the local authorities for administrative control of foreigners (Migration Directorate of the MoI).
CHECKLIST FOR BUSINESS - Application form
-
Photo Specifications
A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
-
Processing Time
Each application may take an around 15 working days excluding the day of submission
-
Download Forms
Application Form
Tourist Visit
-
Overview
Schengen Visa for the purpose of organized / unorganized /individual/ tourism.
-
Visa Fees
NO
VISA FEE in EUR
VISA FEE in VND
1
90 EUR
2,829,000 VND
Citizens of Vietnam and other citizens.
2
No Fees
No Fees
Below 6 years of age
3
No Fees
No Fees
For members of Bulgarian and EU citizens’ families
Notice for Visa Fee Payment:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
- Service fee and other Additional service fee are not refundable once the payment is made.
Please note:
- The charges collected are not refundable in case the applicant is refused a visa.
- When submitting an application for issuance of a visa for airport transit or for short-term stay, a fee of EUR 90 shall be collected, unless otherwise provided for by law, in an international treaty to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party, in an act of the European Community/European Union, in an agreement of the European Community/European Union with third countries or in an act of the Council of Ministers.
Service Charge:
TYPE
EURO
VND
VFS Global Service Fee
EUR 40
VND 1,257,000
Please note that the service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Click for the price list of Additional Services.
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
-
Documents Required
The visa applicants have to present a valid travel medical insurance covering the entire period of planned stay with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The insurance must be able to cover all expenses that may be incurred in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or hospital treatment in case of emergency or death on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
- Application form
Completed application form signed by the traveler
- Passport
The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and should have at least two empty pages.
A color photocopy of the passport and bio data page;
A color photocopy of the last Bulgarian and Schengen visas or visas for the UK and the US, if any
- Photo
2 recent (taken within the last 6 months) passport-size photo (3,5cm x 4,5cm) with a white background.
- Travel medical insurance
Proof of travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of stay applied for. The insurance shall cover outpatient, hospital and repatriation expenses due to illness or death, with an amount of not less than €30,000.
- Proof of accommodation: for the whole duration of the intended stay.
- Proof of solvency of the applicant: bank statements from the last 3 months, no deposits account.
- For employees:
- a sealed copy of the business license of the employing company
- a letter from the employer (in English, or in Chinese with an English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and clearly mentioning:
-
- address, telephone and fax numbers of the employing company
- the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer
- the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service
- approval for leave or absence
- Flight reservation: round trip reservation
- Details of the itinerary
- Minors (under 18 years of age): student card and original letter of the school, mentioning:
- full address, telephone number of the school
- permission for absence
- name and function of the person giving the permission.
- notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
- when the minor is travelling alone or only with one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians, legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the parents'/legal guardians' country of residence.
- For retired person: Proof of pension or other regular income.
- For unemployed persons:
- If married: letter of employment and income of the spouse and notary certificate of marriage, legalized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
- If single/divorced/widow/widower: Any other proof of regular income.
CHECKLIST FOR TOURISM - Application form
-
Photo Specifications
A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
-
Processing Time
Each application may take an around 15 working days excluding the day of submission
-
Download Forms
Application Form
Medical Treatment visit
-
Overview
Schengen visa for the purpose of medical treatment following a certificate from the medical facility issued under the respective procedures with a specified treatment plan, a discharge summary from a local hospital.
-
Visa Fees
NO
VISA FEE in EUR
VISA FEE in VND
1
90 EUR
2,829,000 VND
Citizens of Vietnam and other citizens.
2
No Fees
No Fees
Below 6 years of age
3
No Fees
No Fees
For members of Bulgarian and EU citizens’ families
Notice for Visa Fee Payment:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
- Service fee and other Additional service fee are not refundable once the payment is made.
Please note:
- The charges collected are not refundable in case the applicant is refused a visa.
- When submitting an application for issuance of a visa for airport transit or for short-term stay, a fee of EUR 90 shall be collected, unless otherwise provided for by law, in an international treaty to which the Republic of Bulgaria is a party, in an act of the European Community/European Union, in an agreement of the European Community/European Union with third countries or in an act of the Council of Ministers.
Service Charge:
TYPE
EURO
VND
VFS Global Service Fee
EUR 40
VND 1,257,000
Please note that the service fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Click for the price list of Additional Services.
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Vietnamese Dong (VND) is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The applicants who submit their applications at the Visa Application Centre can pay the visa fee, VFS fee and other additional services fee (optional) in cash or through credit / debit card.
- Applicants exempted from visa fee need to pay only Service Charge.
-
Documents Required
The visa applicants have to present a valid travel medical insurance covering the entire period of planned stay with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The insurance must be able to cover all expenses that may be incurred in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or hospital treatment in case of emergency or death on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.
- Application form
Completed application form signed by the traveler
- Passport
The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure and should have at least two empty pages.
A color photocopy of the passport and bio data page;
A color photocopy of the last Bulgarian and Schengen visas or visas for the UK and the US, if any
- Photo
2 recent (taken within the last 6 months) passport-size photo (3,5cm x 4,5cm) with a white background.
- Travel medical insurance
Proof of travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Member States and covering the entire period of stay applied for. The insurance shall cover outpatient, hospital and repatriation expenses due to illness or death, with an amount of not less than €30,000.
- Proof of accommodation: for the whole duration of the intended stay.
- Proof of solvency of the applicant: bank statements from the last 3 months, no deposits account.
- For employees:
- a sealed copy of the business license of the employing company
- a letter from the employer (in English, or in Chinese with an English translation) on official company paper with stamp, signature, date and clearly mentioning:
- address, telephone and fax numbers of the employing company
- the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer
- the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service
- approval for leave or absence
- Flight reservation: round trip reservation
- Substantiation of the purpose of the journey:
A certificate from the medical facility issued under the respective procedures with a specified treatment plan, a discharge summary from a local hospital
- Minors (under 18 years of age): student card and original letter of the school, mentioning:
- full address, telephone number of the school
- permission for absence
- name and function of the person giving the permission.
- notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalized by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
- when the minor is travelling alone or only with one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians, legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the parents'/legal guardians' country of residence.
CHECKLIST FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT - Application form
-
Photo Specifications
A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:
- Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
- Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
- Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
- Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
- Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
- Taken against a light background
- Without sunglasses
- Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
- Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
- The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
- The mouth must be closed
-
Processing Time
Each application may take an around 15 working days excluding the day of submission
-
Download Forms
Application Form