Bulgaria Schengen Visa
From$399.99
- 90 days validity
- Stay up to 90 days per entry
- Single entry
- As fast as 45 days
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Bulgaria visa requirements
Whether you need a visa for Bulgaria depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Travelers who do not have visa-free access to the European Union apply for the Bulgaria Schengen Visa, a short-stay travel document for tourism, business, or family visits across Bulgaria and the other Schengen member states.
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General Bulgaria visa requirements are:
Requirements verified against official government sources
- Passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure date from Schengen)
- Digital photos
- Travel insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies in entire Schengen Area
- Recent bank statements showing sufficient funds (typically min €50 per day, but at least €500 total per visit)
- Flight and accommodation reservations
- Valid email address
Bulgaria visas available through iVisa
What each document covers, who it suits, and how it is issued.
Bulgaria Schengen VisaVisa
Travelers from eligible countries who do not have visa-free access to the European Union must apply for a Schengen Visa to visit Bulgaria and other Schengen member states. The Schengen Visa is a mandatory travel document for short-term stays (tourism, business, or family visits).
Apply now- Who it's for
- Travelers whose nationality is not on the visa-free list and who need a visa to enter Bulgaria and the other Schengen member states for tourism, business, or family visits.
- Permitted activities
- Short-term stays such as tourism, business meetings, and visiting family or friends across Bulgaria and the wider Schengen Area.
- Duration and entries
- The standard short-stay visa (Type C) allows you to stay for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area — this applies to the entire Schengen Zone, not just Bulgaria.
- In-person appointment
- Schengen rules require an in-person appointment for biometric collection (fingerprints and photo) and to submit your physical documents at a consulate or visa center such as TLScontact or VFS Global.
- Delivery format
- After the Bulgaria authorities process your application, you receive your passport back with the visa sticker attached, ready for your trip.
- Validity
- 90 days
- Length of stay
- 90 days per entry
- Entry
- Single entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 45 days
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Bulgaria visa prices and processing times
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Our Bulgaria visa application process
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Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Bulgaria government on your behalf.
Receive your Bulgaria travel document
Once approved, your Bulgaria travel document arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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Your website makes it seem like some government official needs to sign off on Bulgaria form. But they do not. I could have filled one out myself! Keep your $20. What a racket!
Please ask me how many people I want to apply for before I get started. I had to do it twice - once for me and once for my husband. If there was a way to do it for two people, I did not see it. So, before I apply, please ask me first how many people. That will make it easier. Otherwise, the process was easy and did not take too much time. Thank you.
I ordered a health declaration form. I don't know how their other services are, but this one is completely worthless. I was scammed into thinking this was something I needed to prepare prior to entering Bulgaria. I completed iVisa's web form, which was very confusing. Some prompts were filled out incorrectly by me. No one reviewed my responses as is promised on iVisa's website. When I received the completed form back, it was incorrect in a few places. The actual form itsself was extremely simple; something a child could complete; its wording, much clearer than iVisa's web form. I have attempted to get the errors fixed, because... ya know... I've already paid them $20. I emailed them my requested changes. There were a total of three back-and-forth exchanges, each time, the rep wasn't paying attention to my attachment, which was their PDF with the errors corrected. I don't know what happened there, because it couldn't have made it clearer. I even highlighted the changes. After those three exchanges, I stopped receiving a response and never got the corrected form from iVisa. Now I'm traveling and it's too late. In the end, there was absolutely no reason to pay someone to do this. That's on me for not doing enough research. But yeah, that service is a scam. Again, this may not reflect their other services. Just don't pay iVisa for a health declaration form. In fact, don't pay anyone. If one is ever needed, it's extremely simple to complete yourself.
Bulgaria visa FAQs
What travelers commonly ask about Bulgaria visas.
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Do I need a Bulgaria Schengen Visa?
If your nationality requires a visa to enter Bulgaria and is not on the visa-free list, you'll need a Schengen Visa to enter Bulgaria and all other Schengen member states for tourism or business.
Can I apply for a Bulgaria Schengen Visa online?
While you can start the process and fill out the application form online through iVisa, the Schengen rules require you to attend an in-person appointment for biometric collection (fingerprints and photo) and to submit your physical documents at a consulate or visa center.
How will I receive the Bulgaria Schengen Visa?
After the Bulgaria authorities process your application, you will receive your passport back with the visa sticker attached, ready for your trip. You can also find a copy of your Schengen Visa confirmation in your iVisa dashboard if applied through us.
How long can I stay in Bulgaria?
The standard short-stay visa (Type C) allows you to stay for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. This applies to the entire Schengen Zone, not just Bulgaria. If you have a multiple-entry visa, you must still adhere to the 90/180-day rule.
Can I extend my stay in Bulgaria?
Schengen Visa extensions are rarely granted. You can generally only extend your visa in cases of force majeure (e.g., natural disasters or flight cancellations), humanitarian reasons, or serious personal reasons that prevent you from leaving. You must apply at the local Foreigners' Authority before your visa expires.
Do children/minors need a Bulgaria Schengen Visa?
Yes. Every traveler, including infants and minors, requires their own visa. For minors, the application must be signed by both parents/legal guardians, and a birth certificate must be provided along with a notarized travel consent form if the child is traveling alone or with only one parent. You can use iVisa's "Add another person" feature to easily manage applications for the whole family in one session, saving time and effort.
What is the difference between a Schengen Visa and ETIAS?
The Schengen Visa is for travelers who are not visa-exempt. The ETIAS (launching late 2026) is a digital travel authorization for citizens of visa-exempt countries (like the US, UK, and Canada). If you currently need a visa to enter Bulgaria, you will continue to need a Schengen Visa.
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