๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌBulgaria Visa for Bahraini Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa required

Bahraini passport holders need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply at a Bulgaria embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

How Bahraini citizens apply for a Bulgaria visa

Bulgaria visa cost for Bahraini citizens

Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) - tourism/visit

EUR 90 (~$97)

Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
mfa.bg โ†—

E-visa

Fee not published by Bulgaria

official source
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Applications are handled via VFS Global โ€” service fee approx. varies INR 3080 (India, incl. GST); varies by centre, e.g. THB 1,554 (~EUR 42) Thailand, IDR 615,000 Indonesia, EUR 22.8 Russia, EUR 25 Belarus, MVR 2,070 Maldives, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 ยท sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Bahraini applicants

The exact documents Bahraini citizens must submit for Bulgaria, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristMedical Treatment visit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). 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. Please see the checklist for a Medical Treatment visa (PDF checklist โ†—) with the complete list of requirements. Important Notes: - The applicant bears responsibility concerning all content of the application. - Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure. - Processing can take up to 15 working 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 - In case an application is lodged less than 15 working days before departure, a timely completion of the visa process cannot be guaranteed. - 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. - The applicant 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.

workSeasonal Work Visa

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). 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. Please see the checklist for a Seasonal Work Visa (PDF checklist โ†—) with the complete list of requirements. Important Notes: - The applicant bears responsibility concerning all content of the application. - Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure. - Processing can take up to 15 working 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 - In case an application is lodged less than 15 working days before departure, a timely completion of the visa process cannot be guaranteed. - 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. - The applicant 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.

touristTourist Visit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). 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. Please see the checklist for a Tourist visa (PDF checklist โ†—) with the complete list of requirements. Important Notes: - The applicant bears responsibility concerning all content of the application. - Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure. - Processing can take up to 15 working 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 - In case an application is lodged less than 15 working days before departure, a timely completion of the visa process cannot be guaranteed. - 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. - The applicant 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.

transitTransit Visa

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). 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. Please see the checklist for a Transit visa (PDF checklist โ†—) with the complete list of requirements. Important Notes: - The applicant bears responsibility concerning all content of the application. - Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure. - Processing can take up to 15 working 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 - In case an application is lodged less than 15 working days before departure, a timely completion of the visa process cannot be guaranteed. - 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. - The applicant 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.

familyEU Family Member

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). 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. Please see the checklist for a EU Family member visa (PDF checklist โ†—) with the complete list of requirements. Important Notes: - The applicant bears responsibility concerning all content of the application. - Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure. - Processing can take up to 15 working 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 - In case an application is lodged less than 15 working days before departure, a timely completion of the visa process cannot be guaranteed. - 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. - The applicant 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.

touristPrivate Visit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com โ†—). 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. Please see the checklist for a Private Visit visa (PDF checklist โ†—) with the complete list of requirements. Important Notes: - The applicant bears responsibility concerning all content of the application. - Applications cannot be submitted more than 3 months prior to departure. - Processing can take up to 15 working 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 - In case an application is lodged less than 15 working days before departure, a timely completion of the visa process cannot be guaranteed. - 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. - The applicant 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.

via VFS Global โ†—

Bulgaria visa for Bahraini citizens โ€” FAQ

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Bahraini passport holders need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply at a Bulgaria embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.

What documents do Bahraini citizens need for Bulgaria?

A valid passport plus the Bulgaria document checklist for your visa type โ€” Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Bulgaria visa cost for Bahraini citizens?

The Bulgaria short-stay schengen visa (type c) - tourism/visit fee is EUR 90 (~$97). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about varies INR 3080 (India, incl. GST); varies by centre, e.g. THB 1,554 (~EUR 42) Thailand, IDR 615,000 Indonesia, EUR 22.8 Russia, EUR 25 Belarus, MVR 2,070 Maldives.

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