BULGARIA
Bulgaria Schengen Tourist Visa
- Bulgarian Schengen Application Lodgement
- VFS Bulgaria Appointment Scheduling
- Schengen Acquis Travel Medical Insurance
- Financial Stability & Bank Verification
- End-to-End Application Guidance
BULGARIA VISA PROCESS
The verified steps to obtain your Schengen Visa for Bulgaria via VFS Global.
RULE
SCHENGEN PROTOCOLConfirm that Bulgaria is your primary Schengen destination (where you spend the maximum nights).
PORTAL
Bulgarian MFA Visa PortalComplete the official Schengen visa form for Bulgaria, accounting for air/sea Schengen border protocols established in 2024.
SUBMISSION
VFS GlobalAttend your appointment at VFS Global in India to submit original passports, full document file, and register digital fingerprints.
DECISION
29 COUNTRIESThe diplomatic mission of Bulgaria evaluates your file (typically 15 calendar days). Collect your stamped passport ready for Europe.
FROM APPLICATION TO APPROVAL
Every step handled. Every detail reviewed.
We evaluate your full European itinerary, multi-country train/flight routes, and hotel reservations to establish that Bulgaria is legally your main destination under EU Schengen Article 5.
UNDERSTAND
We evaluate your full European itinerary, multi-country train/flight routes, and hotel reservations to establish that Bulgaria is legally your main destination under EU Schengen Article 5.
REVIEW
We audit your complete dossier: 3-month ITR returns, 6-month stamped bank statements, employer leave NOC, and verify that your travel health insurance meets the mandatory €30,000 threshold.
APPLICATION & PORTAL
We complete the official electronic visa form via Bulgarian MFA Visa Portal, verify all personal information, and generate your printable barcoded submission pack.
APPOINTMENT & BIOMETRICS
We book your biometric submission slot at the designated VFS Global application centre in India and assemble your physical file in prescribed consular order.
DECISION & DISPATCH
We monitor your application reference through consular evaluation (standard 15 calendar days) and coordinate the secure delivery of your stamped passport.
Required Documents
As per Bulgaria Immigration
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick verified answers about the Bulgaria visitor visa application process.
A standard Uniform Schengen Visa (Type C) allows you to stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling period across all 29 member states.
Yes! A Schengen visa issued by Bulgaria grants border-free travel across all 29 European Schengen member states, provided Bulgaria is your main destination or first point of entry.
Mandatory travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000 (valid across all Schengen countries) covering emergency medical care and repatriation is strictly required.
Applications and biometric fingerprints are lodged through authorized VFS Global application centres across major Indian cities.