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

Visa required

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

How Iranian citizens apply for a Bulgaria visa

Bulgaria visa cost for Iranian citizens

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

EUR 90 (~$97)

Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
mfa.bg ↗

E-visa

Fee not published by Bulgaria

official source
mfa.bg ↗

Applications are handled via VFS Global — 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 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Iranian applicants

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

businessConference

SHORT STAY CONFERENCE VISA CHECKLIST (PDF checklist ↗) There is a format for Invitation Letter (PDF checklist ↗) which needs to be followed for anyone applying for business Visa through VFS Global for Bulgaria

touristVisit Family

SHORT STAY VISIT FAMILY VISA CHECKLIST (PDF checklist ↗) There is a format for Invitation Letter (PDF checklist ↗) which needs to be followed for anyone applying for business Visa through VFS Global for Bulgaria

otherVisa for Property Owner

SHORT STAY PROPERTY OWNER VISA CHECKLIST (PDF checklist ↗) There is a format for Invitation Letter (PDF checklist ↗) which needs to be followed for anyone applying for business Visa through VFS Global for Bulgaria

touristTourist

SHORT STAY TOURIST VISA CHECKLIST (PDF checklist ↗) There is a format for Invitation Letter (PDF checklist ↗) which needs to be followed for anyone applying for business Visa through VFS Global for Bulgaria

businessBusiness

SHORT STAY BUSINESS VISA CHECKLIST (PDF checklist ↗) There is a format for Invitation Letter (PDF checklist ↗) which needs to be followed for anyone applying for business Visa through VFS Global for Bulgaria

studentEducational-scientific-professional-training

SHORT STAY EDUCATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PROFESSIONAL TRAINING VISA CHECKLIST (PDF checklist ↗) There is a format for Invitation Letter (PDF checklist ↗) which needs to be followed for anyone applying for business Visa through VFS Global for Bulgaria

via VFS Global ↗

Bulgaria visa for Iranian citizens — FAQ

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Iranian 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 Iranian citizens need for Bulgaria?

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

How much does the Bulgaria visa cost for Iranian 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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