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Bulgaria

Sofia · Eastern Europe

€90 EUR
Official Fee
Validity
180d
Max Stay
90 days
Processing
15–60 days
Difficulty
Hard
DATA VERIFIED7 May 2026
✓Verified against live embassy source · 7 May 2026

Document Checklist

16 required · 5 recommended
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Application form
Fully completed in English or Bulgarian language and signed in last field
REQ.
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Passport
Must be valid at least three months after intended date of departure from Bulgaria or after last scheduled date of departure for multiple visits, containing at least two empty pages (back to back), issued within previous 10 years. NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page
REQ.
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One photograph
Recent, full color photograph 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm against light-colored background. Full-face photo with clear, large enough face taking up 70-80% of photo. Eyes must be red. Ineligible: photos with dark glasses, non-professional photos or cut out of amateur photos
REQ.
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Travel medical insurance
Valid for Bulgaria covering entire period of intended stay. Minimum coverage EUR 30,000. For multiple entries, prove possession for first intended visit. Sign statement declaring awareness of need for travel medical insurance for subsequent stays on prescribed form
REQ.
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Cover letter
Explaining purpose of trip with itinerary and detailed location(s) as per duration of stay in Bulgaria
REQ.
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Means of transportation
Return travel ticket or confirmed booking for air/surface/sea transport
REQ.
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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 etc.
REQ.
✓
Proof of current social and professional status in native country - Service
Letter issued by employer on company's official letterhead establishing position in company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate for last three (3) months
REQ.
✓
Proof of current social and professional status in native country - Business/Self-employed
Visa request letter on official letterhead with company registration/ownership papers
REQ.
✓
Proof of current social and professional status in native country - Student
Letter from school/university for grant of leave and copy of valid ID
REQ.
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Proof of sufficient funds
Minimum EUR 50 per day of stay requested or minimum EUR 500 total equivalent in convertible currency, or document of prepaid tourist services
REQ.
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Three months bank statement
Saving and current account statements if applicable
REQ.
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Three years Income Tax returns
Personal and company if applicable
REQ.
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ITR - Income Tax Acknowledgement/ITR-V
From the last three (3) years
REQ.
✓
Copy of current passport
Data pages, pages with evidence of previous valid and expired visas, travel
REQ.
✓
Original(s) of previous passport(s) or proof of loss
Original previous passports or documentation of loss
REQ.
Recommended
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Proof of residence
Photocopy of stay permit (e.g. valid Indian Residency Permit or return visa to India) for applicants staying temporarily in another state
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Minor travelers - Birth certificate
If parents are legal guardians
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Minor travelers - Decision of competent authority
Decision on appointing legal guardian if applicable
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Minor travelers - Notarized consent (one parent accompanying)
Original notarized consent of other parent/legal guardian containing personal information, purpose, period and length of stay in Bulgaria, period for which consent issued, signature of other parent/legal guardian, plus copies of other parent's/guardian's passport or ID
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Minor travelers - Notarized consent (traveling alone)
Original notarized consent of both parents/legal guardians containing personal information, purpose, period and length of stay in Bulgaria, period for which consent issued, signatures of both parents/legal guardians, plus copies of parents'/guardians' passports or ID
Important Notes
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First-time visa applicant to Bulgaria/Schengen area must submit application in person

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Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure

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Standard processing: up to 15 calendar days. If less than 15 days before departure, timely completion cannot be guaranteed

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Processing may be extended up to 30 or maximum 60 calendar days for individual cases requiring further scrutiny

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Status queries after 15-day initial period: contact Embassy by phone or email bgconsuldelhi@yahoo.com

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Embassy may request additional documents during examination

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Embassy may call applicants for additional interview if necessary

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Applicant bears full responsibility for application content

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Incomplete or faulty documentation can result in application refusal

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For representatives: original authorization letter from applicant with representative's name and organization, plus copy of valid photo ID required

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Indian Residency Permit or return visa to India may be submitted as proof of residence if applicable

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Citizens of specific countries (Moldova, Georgia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine) with biometric passports can enter Bulgaria without visa for 90 days in 180-day period

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Schengen Area Country

Bulgaria is a Schengen member. Your Type C visa covers all 29 Schengen states — travel freely across the zone on a single application.

90 days max · 180-day windowHow Schengen visas work for Indians →
Verified Sources
Visa data verified against official government sources. Always confirm at source before applying.
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VFS Global Bulgaria (India applicants) · Verified 2026-05-08

⚠ Fee shown in official government currency (EUR). INR equivalent fluctuates — verify at official portal before applying.