Bulgaria Visa Requirements at Delhi Consulate
Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Bulgaria consulate in Delhi
Common Requirements for All Visa Types
These documents are required for all visa types at Delhi consulate:
Personal Documents
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).
Travel Documents
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).
Occupation Proof
If you are an Employee
Original Bank statement of last 6 months stamped from Bank (Personal). Last 3 years ITR (Personal). 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 and Personal). ITR of Last 3 years (Company and Personal). Company proof (GST/Incorporation certificate/Partnership Deed, etc.). Cover letter on company’s Letterhead.
Visa Type Specific Requirements
Additional documents required for each visa type
Business Visa
Business Documents
Invitation Letter
An Invitation - Declaration for a business visit of a foreigner to the Republic of Bulgaria () The Invitation - Declaration by a natural person or legal entity for issuing a short-stay visa for the purpose of business relations shall be prepared in a form-sample (in accordance with Enclosure No 4 or No 6 to the Regulation on procedures and conditions for issuing visas and defining the visa regime), signed and stamped by the inviting person, certified by a Notary Public and by the bodies for administrative control of foreigners -Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Interior of Bulgaria:
https://mvr.bg/migration/en/administrative-services/administrative-servces/other-administrative-servces
For spouses/children accompanying - tourist visa procedure to be followed
Fees
Visa Fees: Rs 8550/- VFS: Rs. 3150/-
Processing Time
15 working days from the date of submission. However, in individual cases, that period may be extended up to 30 or to a maximum of 60 calendar days particularly when further scrutiny of the application is needed.
Tourist Visa
Proof Of Funds
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).
For Minor Travellers
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.
Fees
Visa Fees: Rs 8550/- VFS: Rs. 3150/-
Processing Time
15 working days from the date of submission. However, in individual cases, that period may be extended up to 30 or to a maximum of 60 calendar days particularly when further scrutiny of the application is needed.
Visitor Visa
Proof of sufficient financial
Means for the stay in Bulgaria. If accommodation is prepaid or provided by host-minimum EUR 50 per day. If accommodation has to be arranged by the applicant personally-minimum EUR 100 per day
Original Bank statement
Of last 3 months with original bank seal and signature of authorized signatory.
Visa Agent Documents
Signed Authority Letter
Duly signed by applicant on A4 sheet authorizing Mr . MOHAN KUMAR/ Mr. INDER MAAN for submission and collection of passport on applicants behalf.
Note
Schengen visa holders, or holders of visas for Romania, Cyprus and Croatia have the right to enter and stay in the Republic of Bulgaria for a period of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period as per the validity of their visas
Submission of visa applications is done by appointment only, which has to be sought over phone by the applicant/agent.If the applicant is doing the submission him/herself, he/she is advised to carry original invitation from his official / business / private partner in Bulgaria, also to carry this invitation while traveling as Bulgarian immigration officials at the border check point may ask for it.
Fees
Visa Fees: Rs 8550/- VFS: Rs. 3150/-
Processing Time
15 working days from the date of submission.
Contact Information
Bulgaria Embassy/Consulate in Delhi
Address
EP-16/17, Chandragupta Marg, New Delhi
Tel
26880700
Fax
26888010
gremb.del@mfa.gr grcon.del@mfa.gr