Bulgaria Visa Documents Checklist

Tourist VisaBusiness Visa

Tourist Visa Application Details:

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)
Completely filled and signed visa application form
2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph), refer to photo specifications page for details
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”
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
Personal Income tax returns of last 3 years
Original voucher issued by a Tourist organization / Tour operator for pre-paid tourist service attested by the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy, containing the license number of the tourist organization / Tour Operator / Hotel
Return air ticket
Overseas travel insurance with a minimum coverage of Euro 30,000
Day to day travel itinerary

If Self Employed / Business

Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
Company’s latest bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years

If Employed / Service Person

If Student

Leave sanction letter from the School / Institute, if closed then letter stating that
School / Institute ID card copy

Please Note

Personal Appearance is mandatory
Applicants holding a valid multiple entry Schengen visa can travel to Bulgaria without obtaining a separate visa
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

Business Visa Application Details:

Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of intended travel and at least 2 blank pages along with the original previous passport (if any)
Completely filled and signed visa application form
2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph), refer to photo specifications page for details
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”
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
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
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
Personal Income tax returns of last 3 years
Return air ticket
Overseas travel insurance with a minimum coverage of Euro 30,000

If Self Employed / Business

Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
Company’s latest bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years

If Employed / Service Person

Please Note

Personal Appearance is mandatory
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
Applicants holding a valid multiple entry Schengen visa can travel to Bulgaria without obtaining a separate visa
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