Visa Information

Overview

• The Bulgarian Visa Service Center only accepts applications for short-term visa category “C” (Visa “C” can be single, double or multiple. The period of stay in Bulgaria on a visa “C”, regardless of the validity period of the visa, cannot exceed 90 days within every 180 days). All listed documents are required for submission. Incomplete documents will not be accepted!
• When applying for a visa, you must submit fingerprints. Only children under 12 years of age are exempt from providing fingerprints. All other categories of citizens, regardless of whether fingerprints have been submitted previously or not, must undergo the procedure of submitting fingerprints each time they submit documents.
• Foreign citizens can apply for a Bulgarian visa if they legally reside in the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently (if they have a residence permit or registration in the Russian Federation valid for the entire period of the requested visa). In addition, foreign citizens will need to confirm their legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation with additional documents. Depending on the situation, you can provide: a marriage certificate, company registration documents, work permit, patent, etc. It is also necessary to provide copies of previous Bulgarian and Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

 

Documents Required

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

To get detailed information about documents required for business purpose of travel please click here.

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

To learn about additional documents which need to be provided if a minor travels for business please click here.

Russian Law on Data Protection

According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should prepare this document in advance or provide a power of attorney giving representative a right to sign it on his/her behalf:

• Agreement on processing personal data

Additional information for minors:

• Personal data subject – please enter child’s details;
• Representative of personal data subject – please enter details of the parent submitting application;
• Acting on behalf of the personal data subject on the basis of – please enter birth certificate details.

The agreement on processing personal data should be completed in accordance with internal passport. The agreement completed based on foreign passport cannot be accepted.

Please click on one of the links below to download required forms:

Sponsorship letter

Revocation form 

Applicants can request to revoke their valid visas while submission new application only if these valid visas do not fully cover the first planned trip in accordance with supporting documents provided.

If valid visa expires before the planned trip revocation form should be necessarily provided since the Consulate does not accept passports with valid visas for processing.

Photo Specifications

General information

• 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

• 35 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 specifications

• 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 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

Dear clients, the timing of document review may vary. Below are the approximate processing times for submitting documents in the city of St. Petersburg.

Processing times for visa applications:

The minimum period for processing visa applications is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of documents by the Consular Section.

Documents for urgent consideration are not accepted. (Urgent consideration is provided only for citizens of the Republic of Belarus and citizens of Ukraine).

Download Forms

Dear applicants, please note that all Bulgaria visa application centers offer assisted form filling service.

The fee for the service is 400 rubles.

To download a document required please choose one of the links below:

Visa application form

Instructions for completing visa application form

Sample visa application form

To download a visa application form:

1. Click the link;
2. When application form opens, save it on your computer.

OR

1. Right click on the required link;
2. Choose the option “Save as”;
3. Save application form on your computer.

Please note:

• Visa application form should be on 3 pages.
• The Form should be printed on both sides.

You can also get preprinted application form in the Visa Section of the Consulate of Bulgaria in Saint Petersburg or in Bulgaria visa application center.

Overview

• The Bulgarian Visa Service Center only accepts applications for short-term visa category “C” (Visa “C” can be single, double or multiple. The period of stay in Bulgaria on a visa “C”, regardless of the validity period of the visa, cannot exceed 90 days within every 180 days). All listed documents are required for submission. Incomplete documents will not be accepted!
• When applying for a visa, you must submit fingerprints. Only children under 12 years of age are exempt from providing fingerprints. All other categories of citizens, regardless of whether fingerprints have been submitted previously or not, must undergo the procedure of submitting fingerprints each time they submit documents.
• Foreign citizens can apply for a Bulgarian visa if they legally reside in the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently (if they have a residence permit or registration in the Russian Federation valid for the entire period of the requested visa). In addition, foreign citizens will need to confirm their legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation with additional documents. Depending on the situation, you can provide: a marriage certificate, company registration documents, work permit, patent, etc. It is also necessary to provide copies of previous Bulgarian and Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Documents Required

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

To get detailed information about documents required for unorganized tourism purpose of travel please click here.

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

To learn about additional documents which need to be provided if a minor travels for business please click here.

Russian Law on Data Protection

According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should prepare this document in advance or provide a power of attorney giving representative a right to sign it on his/her behalf.

• Agreement on processing personal data  

Additional information for minors:

1. Personal data subject – please enter child’s details;
2. Representative of personal data subject – please enter details of the parent submitting application;
3. Acting on behalf of the personal data subject on the basis of – please enter birth certificate details.

The agreement on processing personal data should be completed in accordance with internal passport. The agreement completed based on foreign passport cannot be accepted.

Please click on one of the links below to download required forms:

Sponsorship letter

Revocation form 

Applicants can request to revoke their valid visas while submission new application only if these valid visas do not fully cover the first planned trip in accordance with supporting documents provided.

If valid visa expires before the planned trip revocation form should be necessarily provided since the Consulate does not accept passports with valid visas for processing.

Photo Specifications

General information

• 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

• 35 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 specifications

• 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 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

Dear clients, the timing of document review may vary. Below are the approximate processing times for submitting documents in the city of St. Petersburg.

Processing times for visa applications:

The minimum period for processing visa applications is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of documents by the Consular Section.

Documents for urgent consideration are not accepted. (Urgent consideration is provided only for citizens of the Republic of Belarus and citizens of Ukraine).

Download Forms

Dear applicants, please note that all Bulgaria visa application centers offer assisted form filling service.

The fee for the service is 400 rubles.

To download a document required please choose one of the links below:

Visa application form

Instructions for completing visa application form

Sample visa application form

To download a visa application form:

1. Click the link;
2. When application form opens, save it on your computer.

OR

1. Right click on the required link;
2. Choose the option “Save as”;
3. Save application form on your computer.

Please note:

• Visa application form should be on 3 pages.
• The Form should be printed on both sides.

You can also get preprinted application form in the Visa Section of the Consulate of Bulgaria in Saint Petersburg or in Bulgaria visa application center.

Overview

• The Bulgarian Visa Service Center only accepts applications for short-term visa category “C” (Visa “C” can be single, double or multiple. The period of stay in Bulgaria on a visa “C”, regardless of the validity period of the visa, cannot exceed 90 days within every 180 days). All listed documents are required for submission. Incomplete documents will not be accepted!
• When applying for a visa, you must submit fingerprints. Only children under 12 years of age are exempt from providing fingerprints. All other categories of citizens, regardless of whether fingerprints have been submitted previously or not, must undergo the procedure of submitting fingerprints each time they submit documents.
• Foreign citizens can apply for a Bulgarian visa if they legally reside in the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently (if they have a residence permit or registration in the Russian Federation valid for the entire period of the requested visa). In addition, foreign citizens will need to confirm their legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation with additional documents. Depending on the situation, you can provide: a marriage certificate, company registration documents, work permit, patent, etc. It is also necessary to provide copies of previous Bulgarian and Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Documents Required

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

To get detailed information about documents required for unorganized tourism purpose of travel please click here.

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

To learn about additional documents which need to be provided if a minor travels for unorganized tourism click here.

Russian Law on Data Protection

According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should prepare this document in advance or provide a power of attorney giving representative a right to sign it on his/her behalf.

• Agreement on processing personal data

Additional information for minors:

1. Personal data subject – please enter child’s details;
2. Representative of personal data subject – please enter details of the parent submitting application;
3. Acting on behalf of the personal data subject on the basis of – please enter birth certificate details.

The agreement on processing personal data should be completed in accordance with internal passport. The agreement completed based on foreign passport cannot be accepted.

Please click on one of the links below to download required forms:

• Sponsorship letter
• Revocation form

Applicants can request to revoke their valid visas while submission new application only if these valid visas do not fully cover the first planned trip in accordance with supporting documents provided.

If valid visa expires before the planned trip revocation form should be necessarily provided since the Consulate does not accept passports with valid visas for processing.

Photo Specifications

General information

• 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

• 35 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 specifications

• 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 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

Dear clients, the timing of document review may vary. Below are the approximate processing times for submitting documents in the city of St. Petersburg.

Processing times for visa applications:

The minimum period for processing visa applications is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of documents by the Consular Section.

Documents for urgent consideration are not accepted. (Urgent consideration is provided only for citizens of the Republic of Belarus and citizens of Ukraine).

Download Forms

Dear applicants, please note that all Bulgaria visa application centers offer assisted form filling service.

The fee for the service is 400 rubles.

To download a document required please choose one of the links below:

To download a visa application form:

1. Click the link;
2. When application form opens, save it on your computer.

OR

1. Right click on the required link;
2. Choose the option “Save as”;
3. Save application form on your computer.

Please note:

• Visa application form should be on 3 pages.
• The form should be printed on both sides.

You can also get preprinted application form in the Visa Section of the Consulate of Bulgaria in Saint Petersburg or in Bulgaria visa application center.

Overview

• The Bulgarian Visa Service Center only accepts applications for short-term visa category “C” (Visa “C” can be single, double or multiple. The period of stay in Bulgaria on a visa “C”, regardless of the validity period of the visa, cannot exceed 90 days within every 180 days). All listed documents are required for submission. Incomplete documents will not be accepted!
• When applying for a visa, you must submit fingerprints. Only children under 12 years of age are exempt from providing fingerprints. All other categories of citizens, regardless of whether fingerprints have been submitted previously or not, must undergo the procedure of submitting fingerprints each time they submit documents.
• Foreign citizens can apply for a Bulgarian visa if they legally reside in the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently (if they have a residence permit or registration in the Russian Federation valid for the entire period of the requested visa). In addition, foreign citizens will need to confirm their legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation with additional documents. Depending on the situation, you can provide: a marriage certificate, company registration documents, work permit, patent, etc. It is also necessary to provide copies of previous Bulgarian and Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Documents Required

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

To get detailed information about documents required for professional visit purpose of travel please click here.

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

To learn about additional documents which need to be provided if a minor travels for professional visit please click here.

Russian Law on Data Protection

According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should prepare this document in advance or provide a power of attorney giving representative a right to sign it on his/her behalf.

• Agreement on processing personal data

Additional information for minors:

1. Personal data subject – please enter child's details;
2. Representative of personal data subject – please enter details of the parent submitting application;
3. Acting on behalf of the personal data subject on the basis of – please enter birth certificate details.

The agreement on processing personal data should be completed in accordance with internal passport. The agreement completed based on foreign passport cannot be accepted.

Please click on one of the links below to download required forms:

Sponsorship letter

Revocation form

Applicants can request to revoke their valid visas while submission new application only if these valid visas do not fully cover the first planned trip in accordance with supporting documents provided.

If valid visa expires before the planned trip revocation form should be necessarily provided since the Consulate does not accept passports with valid visas for processing.

Photo Specifications

General information

• 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

• 35 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 specifications

• 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 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

Dear clients, the timing of document review may vary. Below are the approximate processing times for submitting documents in the city of St. Petersburg.

Processing times for visa applications:

The minimum period for processing visa applications is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of documents by the Consular Section.

Documents for urgent consideration are not accepted. (Urgent consideration is provided only for citizens of the Republic of Belarus and citizens of Ukraine).

Download Forms

Dear applicants, please note that all Bulgaria visa application centers offer assisted form filling service.

The fee for the service is 400 rubles.

To download a document required please choose one of the links below:

Visa application form

Instructions for completing visa application form

Sample visa application form

To download a visa application form:

1. Click the link;
2. When application form opens, save it on your computer.

OR

1. Right click on the required link;
2. Choose the option “Save as”;
3. Save application form on your computer.

Please note:

• Visa application form should be on 3 pages.
• The Form should be printed on both sides.

You can also get preprinted application form in the Visa Section of the Consulate of Bulgaria in Saint Petersburg or in Bulgaria visa application center.

Overview

• The Bulgarian Visa Service Center only accepts applications for short-term visa category “C” (Visa “C” can be single, double or multiple. The period of stay in Bulgaria on a visa “C”, regardless of the validity period of the visa, cannot exceed 90 days within every 180 days). All listed documents are required for submission. Incomplete documents will not be accepted!
• When applying for a visa, you must submit fingerprints. Only children under 12 years of age are exempt from providing fingerprints. All other categories of citizens, regardless of whether fingerprints have been submitted previously or not, must undergo the procedure of submitting fingerprints each time they submit documents.
• Foreign citizens can apply for a Bulgarian visa if they legally reside in the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently (if they have a residence permit or registration in the Russian Federation valid for the entire period of the requested visa). In addition, foreign citizens will need to confirm their legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation with additional documents. Depending on the situation, you can provide: a marriage certificate, company registration documents, work permit, patent, etc. It is also necessary to provide copies of previous Bulgarian and Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Documents Required

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

To get detailed information about documents required for transit purpose of travel please click here.

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

To learn about additional documents which need to be provided if a minor travels for business please click here.

Russian Law on Data Protection

According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should prepare this document in advance or provide a power of attorney giving representative a right to sign it on his/her behalf.

• Agreement on processing personal data

Additional information for minors:

1. Personal data subject – please enter child’s details;
2. Representative of personal data subject – please enter details of the parent submitting application;
3. Acting on behalf of the personal data subject on the basis of – please enter birth certificate details.

The agreement on processing personal data should be completed in accordance with internal passport. The agreement completed based on foreign passport cannot be accepted.

Please click on one of the links below to download required forms:

Sponsorship letter

Revocation form 

Applicants can request to revoke their valid visas while submission new application only if these valid visas do not fully cover the first planned trip in accordance with supporting documents provided.

If valid visa expires before the planned trip revocation form should be necessarily provided since the Consulate does not accept passports with valid visas for processing.

Photo Specifications

General information

• 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

• 35 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 specifications

• 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 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

Dear clients, the timing of document review may vary. Below are the approximate processing times for submitting documents in the city of St. Petersburg.

Processing times for visa applications:

The minimum period for processing visa applications is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of documents by the Consular Section.

Documents for urgent consideration are not accepted. (Urgent consideration is provided only for citizens of the Republic of Belarus and citizens of Ukraine).

Download Forms

Dear applicants, please note that all Bulgaria visa application centers offer assisted form filling service.

The fee for the service is 400 rubles.

To download a document required please choose one of the links below:

Visa application form

Instructions for completing visa application form

Sample visa application form

To download a visa application form:

1. Click the link;
2. When application form opens, save it on your computer.

OR

1. Right click on the required link;
2. Choose the option “Save as”;
3. Save application form on your computer.

Please note:

• Visa application form should be on 3 pages.
• The form should be printed on both sides.

You can also get preprinted application form in the Visa Section of the Consulate of Bulgaria in Saint Petersburg or in Bulgaria visa application center.

Overview

• The Bulgarian Visa Service Center only accepts applications for short-term visa category “C” (Visa “C” can be single, double or multiple. The period of stay in Bulgaria on a visa “C”, regardless of the validity period of the visa, cannot exceed 90 days within every 180 days). All listed documents are required for submission. Incomplete documents will not be accepted!
• When applying for a visa, you must submit fingerprints. Only children under 12 years of age are exempt from providing fingerprints. All other categories of citizens, regardless of whether fingerprints have been submitted previously or not, must undergo the procedure of submitting fingerprints each time they submit documents.
• Foreign citizens can apply for a Bulgarian visa if they legally reside in the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently (if they have a residence permit or registration in the Russian Federation valid for the entire period of the requested visa). In addition, foreign citizens will need to confirm their legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation with additional documents. Depending on the situation, you can provide: a marriage certificate, company registration documents, work permit, patent, etc. It is also necessary to provide copies of previous Bulgarian and Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Documents Required

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

To get detailed information about documents required for private visit purpose of travel please click here.

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

To learn about additional documents which need to be provided if a minor travels for private visit please click here.

Russian Law on Data Protection

According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should prepare this document in advance or provide a power of attorney giving representative a right to sign it on his/her behalf.

• Agreement on processing personal data

Additional information for minors:

1. Personal data subject – please enter childs details;
2. Representative of personal data subject – please enter details of the parent submitting application;
3. Acting on behalf of the personal data subject on the basis of – please enter birth certificate details.

The agreement on processing personal data should be completed in accordance with internal passport. The agreement completed based on foreign passport cannot be accepted.

Please click on one of the links below to download required forms:

• Sponsorship letter
• Revocation form

Applicants can request to revoke their valid visas while submission new application only if these valid visas do not fully cover the first planned trip in accordance with supporting documents provided.

If valid visa expires before the planned trip revocation form should be necessarily provided since the Consulate does not accept passports with valid visas for processing.

Photo Specifications

General information

• 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

• 35 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 specifications

• 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 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

Dear clients, the timing of document review may vary. Below are the approximate processing times for submitting documents in the city of St. Petersburg.

Processing times for visa applications:

The minimum period for processing visa applications is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of documents by the Consular Section.

Documents for urgent consideration are not accepted. (Urgent consideration is provided only for citizens of the Republic of Belarus and citizens of Ukraine).

Download Forms

Dear applicants, please note that all Bulgaria visa application centers offer assisted form filling service.

The fee for the service is 400 rubles.

To download a document required please choose one of the links below:

To download a visa application form:

1. Click the link;
2. When application form opens, save it on your computer.

OR

1. Right click on the required link;
2. Choose the option “Save as”;
3. Save application form on your computer.

Please note:

• Visa application form should be on 3 pages.
• The form should be printed on both sides.

You can also get preprinted application form in the Visa Section of the Consulate of Bulgaria in Saint Petersburg or in Bulgaria visa application center.

Overview

• The Bulgarian Visa Service Center only accepts applications for short-term visa category “C” (Visa “C” can be single, double or multiple. The period of stay in Bulgaria on a visa “C”, regardless of the validity period of the visa, cannot exceed 90 days within every 180 days). All listed documents are required for submission. Incomplete documents will not be accepted!
• When applying for a visa, you must submit fingerprints. Only children under 12 years of age are exempt from providing fingerprints. All other categories of citizens, regardless of whether fingerprints have been submitted previously or not, must undergo the procedure of submitting fingerprints each time they submit documents.
• Foreign citizens can apply for a Bulgarian visa if they legally reside in the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently (if they have a residence permit or registration in the Russian Federation valid for the entire period of the requested visa). In addition, foreign citizens will need to confirm their legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation with additional documents. Depending on the situation, you can provide: a marriage certificate, company registration documents, work permit, patent, etc. It is also necessary to provide copies of previous Bulgarian and Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Documents Required

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

To get detailed information about documents required for private visit purpose of travel please click here.

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

To learn about additional documents which need to be provided if a minor travels for private visit please click here.

Russian Law on Data Protection

According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should prepare this document in advance or provide a power of attorney giving representative a right to sign it on his/her behalf.

• Agreement on processing personal data

Additional information for minors:

1. Personal data subject – please enter child’s details;
2. Representative of personal data subject – please enter details of the parent submitting application;
3. Acting on behalf of the personal data subject on the basis of – please enter birth certificate details.

The agreement on processing personal data should be completed in accordance with internal passport. The agreement completed based on foreign passport cannot be accepted.

Please click on one of the links below to download required forms:

• Sponsorship letter
• Revocation form

Applicants can request to revoke their valid visas while submission new application only if these valid visas do not fully cover the first planned trip in accordance with supporting documents provided.

If valid visa expires before the planned trip revocation form should be necessarily provided since the Consulate does not accept passports with valid visas for processing.

Photo Specifications

General information

• 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

• 35 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 specifications

• 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 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

Dear clients, the timing of document review may vary. Below are the approximate processing times for submitting documents in the city of St. Petersburg.

Processing times for visa applications:

The minimum period for processing visa applications is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of documents by the Consular Section.

Documents for urgent consideration are not accepted. (Urgent consideration is provided only for citizens of the Republic of Belarus and citizens of Ukraine).

Download Forms

Dear applicants, please note that all Bulgaria visa application centers offer assisted form filling service.

The fee for the service is 400 rubles.

To download a document required please choose one of the links below:

To download a visa application form:

1. Click the link;
2. When application form opens, save it on your computer.

OR

1. Right click on the required link;
2. Choose the option “Save as”;
3. Save application form on your computer.

Please note:

• Visa application form should be on 3 pages.
• The form should be printed on both sides.

You can also get preprinted application form in the Visa Section of the Consulate of Bulgaria in Saint Petersburg or in Bulgaria visa application center.

Overview

• The Bulgarian Visa Service Center only accepts applications for short-term visa category “C” (Visa “C” can be single, double or multiple. The period of stay in Bulgaria on a visa “C”, regardless of the validity period of the visa, cannot exceed 90 days within every 180 days). All listed documents are required for submission. Incomplete documents will not be accepted!
• When applying for a visa, you must submit fingerprints. Only children under 12 years of age are exempt from providing fingerprints. All other categories of citizens, regardless of whether fingerprints have been submitted previously or not, must undergo the procedure of submitting fingerprints each time they submit documents.
• Foreign citizens can apply for a Bulgarian visa if they legally reside in the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently (if they have a residence permit or registration in the Russian Federation valid for the entire period of the requested visa). In addition, foreign citizens will need to confirm their legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation with additional documents. Depending on the situation, you can provide: a marriage certificate, company registration documents, work permit, patent, etc. It is also necessary to provide copies of previous Bulgarian and Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Documents Required

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

To get detailed information about documents required for Property Owners and invited persons purpose of travel please click here.

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

To learn about additional documents which need to be provided if a minor travels for Property Owners and invited persons please click here.

Russian Law on Data Protection

According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should prepare this document in advance or provide a power of attorney giving representative a right to sign it on his/her behalf.

• Agreement on processing personal data

Additional information for minors:

1. Personal data subject – please enter child's details;
2. Representative of personal data subject – please enter details of the parent submitting application;
3. Acting on behalf of the personal data subject on the basis of – please enter birth certificate details.

The agreement on processing personal data should be completed in accordance with internal passport. The agreement completed based on foreign passport cannot be accepted.

Please click on one of the links below to download required forms:

Sponsorship letter

Revocation form

Applicants can request to revoke their valid visas while submission new application only if these valid visas do not fully cover the first planned trip in accordance with supporting documents provided.

If valid visa expires before the planned trip revocation form should be necessarily provided since the Consulate does not accept passports with valid visas for processing.

Photo Specifications

General information

• 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

• 35 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 specifications

• 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 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

Dear clients, the timing of document review may vary. Below are the approximate processing times for submitting documents in the city of St. Petersburg.

Processing times for visa applications:

The minimum period for processing visa applications is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of documents by the Consular Section.

Documents for urgent consideration are not accepted. (Urgent consideration is provided only for citizens of the Republic of Belarus and citizens of Ukraine).

Download Forms

Dear applicants, please note that all Bulgaria visa application centers offer assisted form filling service.

The fee for the service is 400 rubles.

To download a document required please choose one of the links below:

Visa application form

Instructions for completing visa application form

Sample visa application form

Consent for stay for children above 18

To download a visa application form:

1. Click the link;
2. When application form opens, save it on your computer.

OR

1. Right click on the required link;
2. Choose the option “Save as”;
3. Save application form on your computer.

Please note:

• Visa application form should be on 3 pages.
• The Form should be printed on both sides.

You can also get preprinted application form in the Visa Section of the Consulate of Bulgaria in Saint Petersburg or in Bulgaria visa application center.

Overview

• The Bulgarian Visa Service Center only accepts applications for short-term visa category “C” (Visa “C” can be single, double or multiple. The period of stay in Bulgaria on a visa “C”, regardless of the validity period of the visa, cannot exceed 90 days within every 180 days). All listed documents are required for submission. Incomplete documents will not be accepted!
• When applying for a visa, you must submit fingerprints. Only children under 12 years of age are exempt from providing fingerprints. All other categories of citizens, regardless of whether fingerprints have been submitted previously or not, must undergo the procedure of submitting fingerprints each time they submit documents.
• Foreign citizens can apply for a Bulgarian visa if they legally reside in the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently (if they have a residence permit or registration in the Russian Federation valid for the entire period of the requested visa). In addition, foreign citizens will need to confirm their legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation with additional documents. Depending on the situation, you can provide: a marriage certificate, company registration documents, work permit, patent, etc. It is also necessary to provide copies of previous Bulgarian and Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Documents Required

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

To get detailed information about documents required for business owners purpose of travel please click here.

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

To learn about additional documents which need to be provided if a minor travels for business please click here.

Russian Law on Data Protection

According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should prepare this document in advance or provide a power of attorney giving representative a right to sign it on his/her behalf.

Please choose the link in accordance with visa application center where you are going to submit your visa application:

• Agreement on processing personal data  

Additional information for minors:

1. Personal data subject – please enter child’s details;
2. Representative of personal data subject – please enter details of the parent submitting application;
3. Acting on behalf of the personal data subject on the basis of – please enter birth certificate details.

The agreement on processing personal data should be completed in accordance with internal passport. The agreement completed based on foreign passport cannot be accepted.

Please click on one of the links below to download required forms:

Sponsorship letter

Revocation form 

Applicants can request to revoke their valid visas while submission new application only if these valid visas do not fully cover the first planned trip in accordance with supporting documents provided.

If valid visa expires before the planned trip revocation form should be necessarily provided since the Consulate does not accept passports with valid visas for processing.

Photo Specifications

General information

• 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

• 35 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 specifications

• 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 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

Dear clients, the timing of document review may vary. Below are the approximate processing times for submitting documents in the city of St. Petersburg.

Processing times for visa applications:

The minimum period for processing visa applications is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of documents by the Consular Section.

Documents for urgent consideration are not accepted. (Urgent consideration is provided only for citizens of the Republic of Belarus and citizens of Ukraine).

Download Forms

Dear applicants, please note that all Bulgaria visa application centers offer assisted form filling service.

The fee for the service is 400 rubles.

To download a document required please choose one of the links below:

Visa application form

Instructions for completing visa application form

Sample visa application form

Consent for stay for children above 18

To download a visa application form:

1. Click the link;
2. When application form opens, save it on your computer.

OR

1. Right click on the required link;
2. Choose the option “Save as”;
3. Save application form on your computer.

Please note:

• Visa application form should be on 3 pages.
• The Form should be printed on both sides.

You can also get preprinted application form in the Visa Section of the Consulate of Bulgaria in Saint Petersburg or in Bulgaria visa application center.

Overview

• The Bulgarian Visa Service Center only accepts applications for short-term visa category “C” (Visa “C” can be single, double or multiple. The period of stay in Bulgaria on a visa “C”, regardless of the validity period of the visa, cannot exceed 90 days within every 180 days). All listed documents are required for submission. Incomplete documents will not be accepted!
• When applying for a visa, you must submit fingerprints. Only children under 12 years of age are exempt from providing fingerprints. All other categories of citizens, regardless of whether fingerprints have been submitted previously or not, must undergo the procedure of submitting fingerprints each time they submit documents.
• Foreign citizens can apply for a Bulgarian visa if they legally reside in the Russian Federation temporarily or permanently (if they have a residence permit or registration in the Russian Federation valid for the entire period of the requested visa). In addition, foreign citizens will need to confirm their legal presence on the territory of the Russian Federation with additional documents. Depending on the situation, you can provide: a marriage certificate, company registration documents, work permit, patent, etc. It is also necessary to provide copies of previous Bulgarian and Schengen visas for the last 3 years.

Documents Required

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

To get detailed information about documents required for cultural, sports, artist, scientific activities or studies purpose of travel please click here.

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

To learn about additional documents which need to be provided if a minor travels for cultural, sports, artist, scientific activities or studies please click here.

Russian Law on Data Protection

According to the Federal law of the Russian Federation №152-ФЗ “On personal data” all applicants should sign “The agreement on processing personal data”. Please note that an applicant who submits his/her documents through an authorized representative should prepare this document in advance or provide a power of attorney giving representative a right to sign it on his/her behalf.

• Agreement on processing personal data

Additional information for minors:

1. Personal data subject – please enter child’s details;
2. Representative of personal data subject – please enter details of the parent submitting application;
3. Acting on behalf of the personal data subject on the basis of – please enter birth certificate details.

The agreement on processing personal data should be completed in accordance with internal passport. The agreement completed based on foreign passport cannot be accepted.

Please click on one of the links below to download required forms:

• Sponsorship letter
• Revocation form

Applicants can request to revoke their valid visas while submission new application only if these valid visas do not fully cover the first planned trip in accordance with supporting documents provided.

If valid visa expires before the planned trip revocation form should be necessarily provided since the Consulate does not accept passports with valid visas for processing.

Photo Specifications

General information

• 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

• 35 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 specifications

• 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 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

Dear clients, the timing of document review may vary. Below are the approximate processing times for submitting documents in the city of St. Petersburg.

Processing times for visa applications:

The minimum period for processing visa applications is 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of documents by the Consular Section.

Documents for urgent consideration are not accepted. (Urgent consideration is provided only for citizens of the Republic of Belarus and citizens of Ukraine).

Download Forms

Dear applicants, please note that all Bulgaria visa application centers offer assisted form filling service.

The fee for the service is 400 rubles.

To download a document required please choose one of the links below:

To download a visa application form:

1. Click the link;
2. When application form opens, save it on your computer.

OR

1. Right click on the required link;
2. Choose the option “Save as”;
3. Save application form on your computer.

Please note:

• Visa application form should be on 3 pages.
• The form should be printed on both sides.

You can also get preprinted application form in the Visa Section of the Consulate of Bulgaria in Saint Petersburg or in Bulgaria visa application center.

Overview

For general information and overview of how to apply please click here

Overview

For general information and overview of how to apply please click here