Bulgaria Visa Requirements for Indians

Valid Passport

Must be valid at least three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria or in case of multiple visits - after the last scheduled date of departure from the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, containing at least two empty pages (back to back), issued within the previous 10 years. NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

Visa Form

Fully completed in English or Bulgarian language and signed in two places by the applicant in person (or by parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors under the age of 18) (field no 37 and last field).

Passport Size Photo

One photograph: recent, a full-color photograph 3.5 cm х 4.5 cm against a light-colored background - a full-face photo with a clear, large enough face that takes up 70-80% of the photo; eyes must be red; the following is ineligible: photos with dark glasses, photos with a hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons; non-professional photos or cut out of amateur photos.

Passport Copy

Copy of the current passport (data pages, pages with evidence of previous valid and expired visas, travels).

Original(s) of previous passport(s) or proof of loss.

Signed Cover Letter

Explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary and detailed location(s) as per duration of stay in Bulgaria.

Proof of Residence (if applicable)

Applicants staying temporarily in another state should submit a photocopy of the stay permit (e.g., valid Indian Residency Permit or return visa to India).

Confirmed Hotel Bookings

Hotel booking or accommodation can be provided by the inviting company/person in the Invitation - Declaration.

Means of Transport

Return travel ticket or confirmed booking (for air/surface/sea transport).

Travel Insurance

Should be valid for Bulgaria and cover the entire period of the person's intended stay. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30,000. Applicants for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition, a statement declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays shall be signed (on prescribed form).

Financial Resources

Possession of the required financial resources for subsistence amounting to a minimum of EUR 50 per day of the stay requested with the visa application or their equivalent in another convertible currency but at least EUR 500 or their equivalent in another convertible currency, or a document of prepaid tourist services.

Bank Statement

Original Bank statement of last 6 months stamped from Bank (Personal).

Income Tax Returns

Last 3 years ITR (Personal).

If you are an Employee

Last 3 months salary slips.

NOC from Company.

If you are Proprietor/Owner of the Company

Original Bank statement of last 6 months stamped from Bank (Company).

ITR of Last 3 years (Company). Company proof (GST/Incorporation certificate/Partnership Deed, etc.). Cover letter on company’s Letterhead.

If you are a Student

Leave letter issued from School.

School ID.

If a minor is traveling without parents/legal guardians:

A minor accompanied by one parent/legal guardian shall provide original notarized consent of the other parent/legal guardian, containing personal information, purpose, period, and length of stay in Bulgaria, and the signature of the other parent/legal guardian, plus copies of the other parent's/guardian's passport or ID.

A minor traveling alone shall provide original notarized consent of both parents/legal guardians, containing personal information, purpose, period, and length of stay in Bulgaria, and the signature of both parents/legal guardians, plus copies of the parents'/guardians' passports or IDs.