🇧🇬Bulgaria Visa for South African Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa required

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

How South African citizens apply for a Bulgaria visa

Bulgaria visa cost for South African 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 South African applicants

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

businessEvent and Conference Visa

Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit (PDF checklist ↗) To Download a Form: - Click on the form link (PDF checklist ↗) - When the form opens, save the form on your computer. OR - Press the right button on your mouse on the required link. - Select Save Target As from the list - Save the form on your computer.

businessBusiness Visa

Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit (PDF checklist ↗) To Download a Form: - Click on the form link (PDF checklist ↗) - When the form opens, save the form on your computer. OR - Press the right button on your mouse on the required link. - Select Save Target As from the list - Save the form on your computer.

otherPrivate Visa

Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit (PDF checklist ↗) To Download a Form: - Click on the form link (PDF checklist ↗) - When the form opens, save the form on your computer. OR - Press the right button on your mouse on the required link. - Select Save Target As from the list - Save the form on your computer.

transitTransit Visa

Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit (PDF checklist ↗) To Download a Form: - Click on the form link (PDF checklist ↗) - When the form opens, save the form on your computer. OR - Press the right button on your mouse on the required link. - Select Save Target As from the list - Save the form on your computer.

familyFamily Members Visa

Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit (PDF checklist ↗) To Download a Form: - Click on the form link (PDF checklist ↗) - When the form opens, save the form on your computer. OR - Press the right button on your mouse on the required link. - Select Save Target As from the list - Save the form on your computer.

touristTourist Visa

Document Checklist Required for Short Stay Visit (PDF checklist ↗) To Download a Form: - Click on the form link (PDF checklist ↗) - When the form opens, save the form on your computer. OR - Press the right button on your mouse on the required link. - Select Save Target As from the list - Save the form on your computer.

via VFS Global ↗

Bulgaria visa for South African citizens — FAQ

Do South African citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

South African 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 South African 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 South African 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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