Bulgaria
Passports
Passport with at
least one blank page valid for at least three months beyond departure required by all.Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to 90 days within each six-month period (except nationals of Ireland and the UK, who may stay for up to 30 days within a six-month period);
Note: UK nationals living overseas do need a visa.
(b) nationals of Croatia, Chile, Japan, Korea (Rep), Litchenstein, Malaysia, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland for stays of up to 90 days within a six-month period;
(c) 2. nationals of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Israel, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Monaco, New Zealand, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, USA and Vatican City for stays of up to 30 days within each six-month period;
(d) nationals of Tunisia and Yugoslavia, provided they hold a valid passport.Types of visa and cost
Single-entry: US$58 Multiple-entry: US$70 (three months); US$105 (six months); US$139 (12 months). Urgent single-entry: US$76 Transit: US$48 (single-entry); US$70 (double-entry); from US$93 (multiple entry).Note
Nationals of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Sudan must apply for an airport transit visa and may not leave the airport transit lounge. They need to present a valid flight reservation to get the visa.Validity
Single-entry visas for tourist visits are normally valid for three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 30 days. Multiple-entry visas are for business visits and are normally valid for three months from date of issue. Transit: Up to 24 hours. Enquire at the Embassy for further details.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. Applications should be made in person or by courier, not by post.Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Return ticket or documentation for next destination. (e) Fee, payable in cash or by postal order only. (f) UK Resident visa (if applicable). (g) Prepaid tourist vouchers from the travel agency. (h) Proof of sufficient funds (at least €50 for each entry). Transit: (a)-(h) and, (i) Visa issued by country of final destination. (j) Proof of paid fare for onward destination. (k) For motor vehicle transit, proof of an extra €200 for each entry. (l) Proof of a secured return trip. Business: (a)-(h) and, (i) Letters from the applicant’s company and from the Bulgarian business partner, endorsed by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce. Private: (a)-(h) and, (i) A letter of invitation by a Bulgarian citizen endorsed by the local authorities.Working days required
Visas take up to ten days to be processed (with the exception of long-term visa which take up to 30 days) and should be applied for in person if resident in the UK.Temporary residence
Enquire at the Bulgarian Embassy (see Passport/Visa Information).
Test required for anyone planning on staying longer than one month for the purpose of work or study
None except for US nationals who will be charged US$20.
British Embassy
9 Moskovska Street
Sofia
Telephone: (359) (2) 933 9222
Facsimile: (359) (2) 933 9219 Chancery
(359) (2) 933 9250 Management
(359) (2) 933 9289 Defence
(359) (2) 933 9279 Commercial
(359) (2) 933 9263 Visa/Consular
(359) (2) 933 9233 (DfID)
(359) (2) 942 4344 British Council
Email: britembcon@mail.orbitel.bg
britembvisa@mail.orbitel.bg
Visa Section
Office Hours: GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 0630-1530
Fri: 0630-1100
Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0830-1730
Fri: 0830-1300
Website: http://www.british-embassy.bg/
