Bulgaria Tourist Visa. For Short-Term Visitors and Holidaymakers.
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Visa C (Tourism)
For short-term tourist visits to Bulgaria.
Processing Time: Typically 10 to 15 days.
Duration: Valid for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Required Documents
- Passport: Valid for at least 3 months after the planned departure date from Bulgaria.
- Proof of Funds: Bank statements demonstrating at least €50 per day (min €500 total).
- Accommodation: Hotel reservations or an official invitation letter.
- Travel Itinerary: Return flight tickets.
- Insurance: Travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 for the whole stay.
Sticker Visa Application Process
Traditional visa application routed through the consulate.
- 1. Preparation: Valid passport, travel medical insurance, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 2. Submission: Personal presence might be required for biometrics. Fees paid at the consulate.
- 3. Review: The consulate verifies all documents and your intended purpose of visit.
- 4. Collection: Pickup of the passport with the visa sticker safely embedded inside.
IMPORTANT: A tourist visa to Bulgaria can only be obtained by those holding a Ukrainian Residence Permit. Visas for Bulgaria are issued in Kyiv or Odessa.
Example of Bulgarian Schengen Visa
The Bulgarian Schengen C-Visa (Short Stay) is issued for tourism and short-term visits. This physical sticker visa is affixed directly onto a blank page in your passport after processing by the consulate.
This visa permits you to enter and travel freely within Bulgaria and other member states of the Schengen area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. It is strictly for leisure, family visits, or business meetings, and does not authorize employment.
Key Requirements: Applicants must provide a valid passport, proof of financial stability, confirmed accommodation details, a return flight itinerary, and comprehensive travel medical insurance.