Apply for your Bulgaria Schengen Visa online
Avoid the complex paperwork. Get your Bulgaria Schengen Visa with expert guidance from iVisa.
Bulgaria Schengen Visa requirements
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).
Required documents for the Bulgaria Schengen Visa
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
- Proof of employment/student status
- Valid email address
Requirements may vary depending on nationality.
Bulgaria Schengen Visa pricing and validity
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- Who it's for
- Travelers who do not have visa-free access to the European Union and are visiting Bulgaria for a short stay. Family members of EU and EEA citizens exercising free movement follow a different route and are not covered here.
- Permitted activities
- Tourism, business, visiting family or friends, and transit. Working and living in the Schengen area are not permitted on this visa. The purpose you declare changes the evidence you file, not the visa itself.
- Where you apply
- This is an embassy visa, stamped into your passport. You apply to the consulate of the country where you will spend the most time, or of the country you enter first when the stays are equal, and you attend in person to give biometric data.
- Delivery format
- A sticker placed in your passport by the consulate. It is valid across the external borders of the Schengen area, not only for Bulgaria.
- Good to know
- Every traveler needs their own application and their own sticker, infants included, and no consulate processes a shared family file. If you gave fingerprints for a Schengen visa recently, they may be retrieved from the Visa Information System instead of taken again.
- Validity
- Valid for 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
- Length of stay
- Stay up to 90 days per entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 45 days
How to apply for your Bulgaria Schengen Visa
Three simple steps — iVisa prepares, reviews, and files your Bulgaria Schengen Visa for you.
Complete the application
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 Schengen Visa
Once approved, your Bulgaria Schengen Visa arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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Bulgaria visa FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Bulgaria Schengen Visa.
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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 authorities in Bulgaria 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.
What is the processing time of a Bulgaria Schengen Visa?
The standard processing time is 15 calendar days from the moment your application reaches the Bulgaria Consulate. However, it can take up to 45 days during peak seasons or if additional document verification is required. We recommend applying at least 2 months before your trip.
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.
iVisa vs. the official Bulgaria process
Why travelers choose iVisa
On your own
- Some Schengen governments make you create and verify an account before the form.
- Unclear steps, and some countries require PDF forms filled by hand at a visa center.
- No chance for an expert to review before submission.
- Hunt for a convenient appointment slot yourself, often over many tries.
- Often English and only a few others, depending on the country.
- Most governments offer no channel for questions during the application.
- Some countries accept single-applicant applications only.
- Start with just your nationality and destination.
- A 100% online form with your progress always saved and easy to edit.
- UK-certified immigration consultants review every application.
- Our partners secure the earliest slot, with premium upgrades available.
- More than 14 languages to fill out the application.
- Support from our trusted partner via WhatsApp and email.
- Apply for all your travel companions at the same time.
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