Visa Information

Overview

Individuals travelling to Bulgaria as business travelers or short professional training

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Visa and service fees are stated in Euro the CNY which could be change from time to time. Payments in visa applications centers are carried out in CNY in accordance with the exchange rate of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in China.
• Visa and service fees can be paid in bank card, cash or mobile/digital payment.
• Each applicant needs to pay service fee in the amount of CNY 200 (inclusive of tax).
• Both visa and service fees are not refundable.
• Children up to 12 years are exempt of visa fees, counting from the entry date.
• The age of the minor applicant is calculated as per the date of arrival to Bulgaria, not the date of application submission.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The Embassy/Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Business or Short Professional Training 商务或短期职业培训签证材料清单

Photo Specifications

General information of Photo Specifications:

• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.
• Photo size is 35 mm x 45 mm with face centered in the frame.
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.
• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

• Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Embassy/Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

Standard visa application processing time is 15 calendar days exclusive of submission date, means from the date of delivery of application to the Embassy / Consulate General of Bulgaria in China (processing times of regional applications can vary as it depends of delivery schedule from regional visa application centers to the HUB city). Please note that processing time of a visa application can be up to 30 calendar days, especially if there is a necessity in its additional assessment.

Download Forms

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English or in Bulgarian languages only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.

New visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge)

Visa Application Form (English & Chinese)

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

The Embassy/Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Overview

Tourist visa is granted for those where the intention is to visit Bulgaria for tourism and sightseeing without having an invitation from a Bulgarian referent.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Visa and service fees are stated in Euro the CNY which could be change from time to time. Payments in visa applications centers are carried out in CNY in accordance with the exchange rate of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in China.
• Visa and service fees can be paid in bank card, cash or mobile/digital payment.
• Each applicant needs to pay service fee in the amount of CNY 200 (inclusive of tax).
• Both visa and service fees are not refundable.
• Children up to 12 years are exempt of visa fees, counting from the entry date.
• The age of the minor applicant is calculated as per the date of arrival to Bulgaria, not the date of application submission.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The Embassy/Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Individual Tourism Checklist 个人旅游签证材料清单

Photo Specifications

General information of Photo Specifications:

• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.
• Photo size is 35 mm x 45 mm with face centered in the frame.
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.
• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

• Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Embassy/Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

Standard visa application processing time is 15 calendar days exclusive of submission date, means from the date of delivery of application to the Embassy / Consulate General of Bulgaria in China (processing times of regional applications can vary as it depends of delivery schedule from regional visa application centers to the HUB city). Please note that processing time of a visa application can be up to 30 calendar days, especially if there is a necessity in its additional assessment.

Download Forms

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English or in Bulgarian languages only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.

New visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge)

Visa Application Form (English & Chinese)

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

The Embassy/Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Overview

Individuals intending to visit family and friends legally residing in Bulgaria can apply for visa. An applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Visa and service fees are stated in Euro the CNY which could be change from time to time. Payments in visa applications centers are carried out in CNY in accordance with the exchange rate of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in China.
• Visa and service fees can be paid in bank card, cash or mobile/digital payment.
• Each applicant needs to pay service fee in the amount of CNY 200 (inclusive of tax).
• Both visa and service fees are not refundable.
• Children up to 12 years are exempt of visa fees, counting from the entry date.
• The age of the minor applicant is calculated as per the date of arrival to Bulgaria, not the date of application submission.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The Embassy/Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Visiting Family and Friends Checklist 探亲和访友签证材料清单

Photo Specifications

General information of Photo Specifications:

• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.
• Photo size is 35 mm x 45 mm with face centered in the frame.
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.
• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

• Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Embassy/Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

Standard visa application processing time is 15 calendar days exclusive of submission date, means from the date of delivery of application to the Embassy / Consulate General of Bulgaria in China (processing times of regional applications can vary as it depends of delivery schedule from regional visa application centers to the HUB city). Please note that processing time of a visa application can be up to 30 calendar days, especially if there is a necessity in its additional assessment.

Download Forms

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English or in Bulgarian languages only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.

New visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge)

Visa Application Form (English & Chinese)

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

The Embassy/Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Overview

If you wish to visit Bulgaria for cultural/sports events you apply for visa.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Visa and service fees are stated in Euro the CNY which could be change from time to time. Payments in visa applications centers are carried out in CNY in accordance with the exchange rate of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in China.
• Visa and service fees can be paid in bank card, cash or mobile/digital payment.
• Each applicant needs to pay service fee in the amount of CNY 200 (inclusive of tax).
• Both visa and service fees are not refundable.
• Children up to 12 years are exempt of visa fees, counting from the entry date.
• The age of the minor applicant is calculated as per the date of arrival to Bulgaria, not the date of application submission.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The Embassy/Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Cultural or Sports Checklist 文化或体育签证材料清单

Photo Specifications

General information of Photo Specifications:

• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.
• Photo size is 35 mm x 45 mm with face centered in the frame.
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.
• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

• Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Embassy/Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

Standard visa application processing time is 15 calendar days exclusive of submission date, means from the date of delivery of application to the Embassy / Consulate General of Bulgaria in China (processing times of regional applications can vary as it depends of delivery schedule from regional visa application centers to the HUB city). Please note that processing time of a visa application can be up to 30 calendar days, especially if there is a necessity in its additional assessment.

Download Forms

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English or in Bulgarian languages only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.

New visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge)

Visa Application Form (English & Chinese)

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

The Embassy/Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

Overview

An ADS visa issued by a Bulgaria permits travel within the Bulgaria area in accordance with a pre-determined itinerary. ADS visas are issued to members of tourists groups of at least 5 persons. The maximum duration of stay is 30 days.

ADS visas are applied for via an ADS-accredited travel agency. Applications are submitted directly (i.e. not by post) by the travel agency’s designated couriers.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Visa and service fees are stated in Euro the CNY which could be change from time to time. Payments in visa applications centers are carried out in CNY in accordance with the exchange rate of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in China.
• Visa and service fees can be paid in bank card, cash or mobile/digital payment.
• Each applicant needs to pay service fee in the amount of CNY 200 (inclusive of tax).
• Both visa and service fees are not refundable.
• Children up to 12 years are exempt of visa fees, counting from the entry date.
• The age of the minor applicant is calculated as per the date of arrival to Bulgaria, not the date of application submission.

Documents Required

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The Embassy/Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.

ADS-group Checklist 旅行团签证材料清单

Photo Specifications

General information of Photo Specifications:

• Photo should be colored, full-faced and without fringing.
• Photo should have been taken within the last six months.
• Each applicant should submit 1 photo along with visa application.
• Photo size is 35 mm x 45 mm with face centered in the frame.
• Head (from the top of the head to the bottom of the chin) should be about 30 mm.
• Photo should be taken fullface with applicant facing camera directly.
• Face should cover about 70-80% of the photo.
• Photo should be colored and have white or light background. Photos with dark or patterned background will not be accepted.
• Face should be clearly seen. It is preferable to have ears open.
• Sunglasses or other accessories are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (e.g. eye patch).
• Photo depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or a veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Please note:

• Kindly follow the instructions above. If photos provided do not correspond with the Embassy/Consulate requirements your application pack will be considered incomplete. In case you do not have an opportunity to make a photo in advance you can do it in visa application center.

Processing Time

Standard visa application processing time is 15 calendar days exclusive of submission date, means from the date of delivery of application to the Embassy / Consulate General of Bulgaria in China (processing times of regional applications can vary as it depends of delivery schedule from regional visa application centers to the HUB city). Please note that processing time of a visa application can be up to 30 calendar days, especially if there is a necessity in its additional assessment.

Download Forms

Forms listed below must be filled in completely (in English or in Bulgarian languages only) and must be signed by the applicant himself/herself.

New visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the visa application centre (free of charge)

Visa Application Form (English & Chinese)

According to the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China and other applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, VFS Global must obtain the consent from you for the processing of your personal data and proceed with your visa application. Please download, print, fill, sign and submit the consent form along with your visa application form, without which we will not be able to proceed with the application lodgment. Click here

To Download a Form:

• Click on the form link
• When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

• Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
• Select Save Target As from the list
• Save the form on your computer.

The Embassy/Consulate may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted your application at Visa Application Center. Please be aware that submitting a completed application does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.