🇧🇬Bulgaria Visa for Indian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa fee 11000 INR List of Required Documents under the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (FRBA) Article 15, paragraph 1 of the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (FRBA) in connection with Article 24i /24и/ of the FRBA: - Application - Passport - Copy – Notification from the Migration Directorate with a positive opinion for granting access to the labour market - Paid fee - Medical insurance for the period of initial entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria Article 15, paragraph 1 of the FRBA in connection with Article 33k of the FRBA: - Application - Passport - Copy – Notification from the Migration Directorate with a positive opinion for granting access to the labour market - Paid fee - Medical insurance for the period of initial entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria Article 15, paragraph 1 of the FRBA in connection with Article 24, paragraph 1, item 13 of the FRBA: - Application - Passport - Notification from the Migration Directorate with a positive decision for family reunification - Medical insurance for the period of initial entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria - Paid fee Article 15, paragraph 1 of the FRBA in connection with Article 24, paragraph 1, item 18 of the FRBA: - Application - Passport - Documents certifying family relationship, which are recognised and registered or allowed for enforcement under Bulgarian legislation: marriage certificate, birth certificate, or certificate of family status - Proof of secured accommodation (ownership document or lease agreement; in case of lease agreement – notarised declaration from the property owner providing the address of residence) - Medical insurance for the period of initial entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria - Proof of possession of financial means for subsistence in an amount not less than the minimum monthly salary for the period of residence - Certificate of criminal record or of criminal or police registration, issued in accordance with the legislation of the country of citizenship, the country of origin, or habitual residence Article 15, paragraph 1 of the FRBA in connection with Article 24в, paragraph 1 of the FRBA: - Application - Passport - Proof of secured accommodation (ownership document or lease agreement; in case of lease agreement – notarized declaration from the property owner providing the address of residence) - Medical insurance for the period of initial entry into the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria - Confirmation letter from Ministry of Education and Science - Confirmation letter from the University of admission - Proof of possession of financial means for subsistence - Notarized declaration from the parent/s for covering the expenses of his/her education and stay in Bulgaria with a bank statement and other financial documents from the parent/s - 3 months bank statements for the supporting person and for the applicant - In case of minor - a notarized declaration from the parents, with their agreement their child to study in Bulgaria. - Certificate of criminal record or of criminal or police registration, issued in accordance with the legislation of the country of citizenship, the country of origin, or habitual residence All documents issued abroad must bear the necessary certifications, legalisations and translation.

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. For India, health insurance should be issued by one of the approved insurance companies on the attached list. please click here (PDF checklist ↗). Please see the checklist for a Transit visa (PDF checklist ↗) with the complete list of requirements. [Table:   Transit Visa ] Remark by VFS: Applicant’s signature: Date: Important Notes: - 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. - 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. - 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 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 (mailto:bgconsuldelhi@yahoo.com) - In case an application is lodged less than 15 calendar 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 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. - 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 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. - 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. - 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, Croatia 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. - 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. *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.

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. For India, health insurance should be issued by one of the approved insurance companies on the attached list. please click here (PDF checklist ↗). Airport Transit Checklist (PDF checklist ↗)

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. For India, health insurance should be issued by one of the approved insurance companies on the attached list. please click here (PDF checklist ↗). Please see the checklist for a Private Visit visa (PDF checklist ↗) with the complete list of requirements. There is a format for Invitation Letter (PDF checklist ↗) which needs to be followed for anyone applying for Private Visit through VFS Global for Bulgaria [Table:   Private Visit] Important Notes: - 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. - 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. - 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 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 (mailto:bgconsuldelhi@yahoo.com) - In case an application is lodged less than 15 calendar 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 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. - 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. - 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: - uniform visa (C) for two or multiple entries, valid for all Schengen Area Member States; - long-stay visa (D) for stays exceeding three months, issued by one of the Schengen Area Member States; - residence permit issued by one of the Schengen Area Member States; - national visas for two or multiple entries or residence permits of Romania, Cyprus and Croatia. - 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.

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. For India, health insurance should be issued by one of the approved insurance companies on the attached list. please click here. (PDF checklist ↗) Please see the checklist (PDF checklist ↗) for a Sports / Cultural / Artistic & Scientific visa with the complete list of requirements.

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. For India, health insurance should be issued by one of the approved insurance companies on the attached list. please click here (PDF checklist ↗). Please see the checklist for a Tourist visa (PDF checklist ↗) with the complete list of requirements. [Table:   Tourist Visit] Remark by VFS: Applicant’s signature: Date: Important Notes: - 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. - 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. - 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 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 (mailto:bgconsuldelhi@yahoo.com) - In case an application is lodged less than 15 calendar 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 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. - 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. - 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: - uniform visa (C) for two or multiple entries, valid for all Schengen Area Member States; - long-stay visa (D) for stays exceeding three months, issued by one of the Schengen Area Member States; - residence permit issued by one of the Schengen Area Member States; - national visas for two or multiple entries or residence permits of Romania, Cyprus and Croatia. - 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.