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Bulgarian Visas for Bulgarians,
holders of non-Bulgarian travel documents English |
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A Bulgarian visa (entry or transit) may be obtained at
the Bulgarian Embassy in US citizens with regular passports, intending to stay longer than 90 days, need visas. Applicants for long term (D type) visa should apply at the respective Consulate in person. US travelers on diplomatic or official passports need a visa and have to obtain one in advance, free of charge and free of fees. Items 1, 2, 3, 6 of the Visa Requirements apply, plus a note or a letter from the pertinent Agency. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Upon entry in Bulgaria all foreign nationals, except EU citizens, will be required to fill out a form /at the respective point of entry/ providing information about the purpose of their travel to Bulgaria and the address of stay in the country. The foreign nationals traveling transit through the
territory of the --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visa-free countries The citizens of the following countries, traveling with
ordinary/tourist passport, do not need
visas to visit or transit through the Republic of Bulgaria for a maximum period
in days indicated in the brackets: Andorra (90), Argentina (90), Australia (90), Austria
(90), Belgium (90), Brazil (90), Brunei (90) Canada (90), Chile (90), Costa
Rica (90), Cyprus (90), Croatia (90), Czech
Republic (90), Denmark (90), Estonia (90), El Salvador (90), Finland (90), France (90),
Greece (90), Germany (90), Guatemala (90), Honduras (90), Hungary (90), Ireland (90), Iceland (90), Israel
(90), Italy (90), Japan (90), Korea (90), Liechtenstein (90), Latvia (90),
Lithuania (90), Luxembourg (90), Malaysia (90), Malta (90), Mexico (90), Monaco (90), Norway (90),
Netherlands (90), New Zealand (90), Nicaragua (90), Panama (90), Paraguay
(90), Poland (90), Portugal (90), Puerto Rico (90), Romania
(90), San Marino (90), Singapore (90), Slovenia (90), Slovakia(90), Spain (90), Sweden (90),
Switzerland (90), United Kingdom (90), United States of America (90), Uruguay
(90), Vatican
(90), Venezuela (90) and United Nations passport holders (90). Those foreigners who wish to
stay in Non US citizens, nationals of countries not listed above, are expected to provide an invitation from a Bulgarian host (on a standard form, provided by the local municipality) or business partner (on a standard form, provided by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and a letter from their company or institution in the US if they are traveling for business. IF IN DOUBT ABOUT THE VISA REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR PARTICULAR CASE, PLEASE CONTACT THE CONSULAR SERVICE. Transit visas grant stay
in Possession of airline tickets does not guarantee the
granting of an entry visa. Travel arrangements and costs are solely at the
applicant’s risk. Individuals who do not possess national passports may
travel on INS-issued re-entry permits and refugee travel documents.
Possession of a valid visa is mandatory for such nationals for entry in As of December 1, 2001, medical insurance, covering your stay, is required. If you are traveling with pets you should have a certificate of veterinarian examination carried out within one week before departure as well as certificate of rabies shot made during the last six months. Motor vehicle insurance can be arranged at the Bulgarian border point of entry. For motorists a national driving license is required. VISA REQUIREMENTS 1. Valid passport or Travel Document (at least 6 months remaining validity is required); 2. Visa Application Form, fully completed 3. One passport size photo; 4. Copy of the Green Card or other proof of status in
the 5. Invitation from a Bulgarian host (on standard form, provided by the local authorities) 6. Self-addressed stamped envelope; 7. Visa fee - fees (money order, cash, checks other than personal) are collected at the time of application. (Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted) 8. Medical Insurance - Upon entering the country the visitor must have travel/medical insurance, covering emergency medical expenses, repatriation, transportation of mortal remains, funeral, hospitalization. The coverage should be for at least $5000. If the visitor has an insurance of this type, valid for Bulgaria, a copy of the policy (with legible policy number, company name, duration of validity and sum of coverage) or a letter from the insurance company containing these data, should be submitted upon application. If the applicant has no such insurance, he/she can apply for a visa without it, but the insurance should be obtained after the Consular Officer informs the applicant that the visa request is approved. The visa will then be issued as soon as the applicant submits a copy of the insurance policy (with legible policy number, company name, duration of validity and sum of coverage) or a letter from the insurance company containing these data, by fax (202-234-7973), by mail or in person. VISA FEES Single entry visas: • $90 (regular processing) • $180 (priority processing - application will be processed by the Officer instantly, which, however, does not guarantee that the issuance will be faster in all cases, as it depends on the circumstances of each case and also on other agencies involved) Transit visas $90 Long-term visa $150 Diplomatic and official visas are free of charge. Single entry visas are valid for entering
FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A LONG-STAY VISA (TYPE "D" VISA), PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:
FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SHORT-STAY VISA (TYPE "C" VISA), PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW: http://www.mfa.bg/en/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8657&Itemid=441 |