Bulgaria visa types
There are different types of visas as per the purpose that you are visiting the country for, or the number of entries you require or if the visa is short term or long term. The different kinds of visas also require different kinds of documents. The major types of visas are listed as follows:
- Type A: This kind is issued whenever you have to transit in Bulgaria before you carry on with your further journey.
- Type C: The visas that are issued for a shorter period of time. The validity offered by type C is for 90 days and is provided for three different reasons,
1. Tourism,
2. Business
3. Visiting.
- Type D: The type D includes long stay permits that are issued for various causes like getting employment in Bulgaria or study for a longer period than 90 days. There are different types in which the type D can be further categorized.
Documents required for Bulgaria visa
There are different types of documents required for the issuance of type D or type C visas. The documents will vary as per the visa type. The common documents and Bulgaria visa requirements needed are mentioned as follows:
- Original passport with a validity of up to 6 months ahead of the date of journey
- Printed visa application form with the applicant’s signature
- Two colored photographs as per the photo specifications
- A detailed cover letter
- Confirmed flight tickets
- Proof of accommodation - invitation letter, hotel reservation, etc.
- Visa fee in cash and in Bulgarian Leva only
- Income Tax Returns proof
- Proof of identification - PAN card, Adhaar card
- Proof of Profession
Bulgaria visa photo requirements
- Two copies must be provided
- Photo size: 35 mm x 45 mm.
- Coloured copy must be provided
- The head must be about 30 mm in the photo frame.
- Head should well-centred.
- The picture must not be older than 6 months.
- The background must be white
- Neutral expressions
- Glasses are not permitted.
- Headgears are not allowed except for religious reasons.
- Clothing shouldn’t match the background
Important Note:-
- All the above prices mentioned are in INR
- Visa processing time 10 to 15 working days (subject to change)
- Visa is subject to approval from immigration department & 100% non-refundable once applied or if rejected
