Bulgaria Visa Requirements

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
16 – 17, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Tel: 011 – 26115549
Fax: 011 – 26876190
Email: bgconsuldelhi@yahoo.com
Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/india

Business Visa Application Details:

1.   Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of intended travel and atleast 2 blank pages along with the original previous passport (if any)
2.   Completely filled and signed visa application form
3.   2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph)
4.   Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel and addressed to “The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, New Delhi”
5.   Invitation Letter from Bulgarian host / Inviting Company on its letter head stating the purpose of travel and duration of stay and should be duly signed with signatory’s name and designation. The letter should be faxed directly to the Embassy and a copy to us.
6.   Declaration should be issued by the Bulgarian Business partner in a standard form and is required to be attested by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce
7.   Original latest personal bank statement for the last 6 months dually signed and stamped by the bank with minimum amount of Euro 50 each day
8.   Personal Income tax returns of last 3 years
9.   Return air ticket itinerary
10.   Overseas travel insurrance with a minimum coverage of Euro 30,000
11.   Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner, Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor and salary slips of last 3 months in employed)

Please note :

1.   Personal Appearance is mandatory
2.   Applicant is advised to carry with the original Invitation from his official / Business / Private Partner in Bulgaria as the Bulgarian Immigration Officials at the border check point would like to see it.
3.   Applicants holding a valid multiple entry Schengen visa can travel to Bulgaria without obtaining a separate visa
4.   Applicants holding a valid long term visas or residence permits issued by Schengen Countries are allowed multiple entries in Bulgaria for period of stay up to 90 days in any six-month period from the date of the first entry