Visa Information

Overview

For persons who have their own property in Bulgaria.

It allows the citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine to travel to Bulgaria and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in a 6 months period.

Visa can be issued with validity up to 3 years without additional documents. For minor children the visa can be issued only to their age of majority. If the person aged from 18 to 21 year studies on full-time type of education, the visa can be issued till 21 years only. If the property has been bought after the age of majority of the child, and his name is not mentioned in the notarized act, then the child can't apply for this category of visa.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Customer himself.
• Close relatives: spouses, parents, adult children, grandmother / grandfather, adult grandchildren (appropriate documents need to be provided to confirm such relationships).
• By the third person (in this case notarized power of attorney needs be provided).
• For minors – only parents, legal guardians or anyone who has notarized letter of attorney for submission.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre submission of the documents is available for:

• Customer himself.
• Parents/legal guardians (for minors).

According to the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria №459 from 03 July 2014 it is possible to visit Bulgaria with a period of stay up to 90 days in 6 months period without Bulgarian national visa for:

1. Holders of a short-term 2 or multiple entry Schengen visa and visa of Cyprus, Romania or Croatia.
2. Holders of national visa (D) one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.
3. Holders of residence permit in one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.

The customer will not be able to stay in Bulgaria for more days than specified in the visa. The number of days spent in Bulgaria is not deducted from the visa.

To read more about fees, the list of required documents, visa application processing time, as well as to download the necessary forms, please click on links above.

Documents Required

Please note, incomplete set of documents will not be accepted. It is impossible to add a document to set after submission.

For citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine who wish to apply for a Property owner visa category following documents are required:

1. Visa application form.

   • Completed for each customer including children. It can be filled out on your computer or in a written form.
   • Filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English according to international passport, the form has to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.
   • For minors, the application has to be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

2. One colour photograph.

   • Size 35 x 45 mm.
   • White background.
   • Not older than 6 months.

3. Passport or other travel document.

   • International passport.
   • Copy of the first page of international passport with personal information.
   • Passport should be valid for at least three months after the date of visa expiration.
   • Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and should contain at least two blank pages.
   • Extended passports will not be accepted.
   • Endorsed children 5 years or older must have the photo included in the parent’s passport.

4. Medical travel insurance.

   • Coverage of 30.000 Euro.
   • Valid for Bulgaria, Europe or the whole world and covering the duration of stay.

5. Notary Act on the purchased property (нотариален акт за покупко-продажба на недвижим имот).

   • In original or notarized copy. Original will be given back after submission.

6. Payment confirmation of taxes in the copy

Necessary documents depending on the customer’s personal situation:

1. For pensioners:

   • Pension certificate or Statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine.

2. For students:

   • Student certificate and Statement from the University.

3. For foreign citizens:

   • Valid residence permit. It has to be valid for at least 3 months after return to Ukraine.

4. For minors (age under 18):

   • Birth certificate.
   • Copies of the first pages of parent’s internal passports.
   • Notarized consent from both of the parents in case of a minor travelling alone or a notarized consent from the parent who is not travelling in case a minor travelling with one of the parents. Visa Application Centres of Kyiv, Lviv, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Lutsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Ivano-Frankivsk accept notarized consent for travelling abroad for children under 16 years. Visa Application Centre of Odessa accepts notarized consent for children under 18 years.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre the following documents are to be submitted in originals along with mentioned above:

• Bank Statement or currency exchange receipt
• Work statement or School/University certificate
• Proof of intended transport (at least one must be presented): tickets reservation or copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle and a copy of driver’s license for those who will travel by the own vehicle.

ATTENTION:

The Embassy/Consulate General of Bulgaria has the right to ask for any other additional documents necessary, may call the customer for an interview, and keeps the right for refusal without any explanation. In all cases the visa fee is non-refundable.

Please note that you may purchase medical insurance policy at the Visa Application Centre as well as order form filling by Visa Application Centre manager during submission process.

Photo Specifications

A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
• Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be closed

Processing Time

Processing time for Ukrainian nationals by usual process is 7-8 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time for citizens of those countries which did not sign the Visa Facilitation Agreement is 15 working days.

The day of submission is not included in the time of consideration.

We kindly advise all customers to plan their trips in advance and apply 2-3 weeks before the date of travel.

Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Kyiv prior to a decision being made on your application.

Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. customers are requested to read the information on this website carefully. The guidelines listed here are intended to help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.

Application Form

Visa application form has to be completed for all the customers including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English as in the foreign passport, the form needs to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.

For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

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).

Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the customers at the Centre.
The service is purely optional and the customers may avail this service at a nominal price of UAH85 (all taxes included).
Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

Visa Application Form

To view the example of filling the application form for the visa category "Property owners" please use the link below.

According to the Law of Ukraine About personal information, Personal Data Information Protection Agreement has been introduced and is required to be signed by each customer applying for a visa through the Visa Centers. For minors this agreement should be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian. We pay you attention that such agreement has to be signed personally by the customer even if submitting documents through a representative or accredited travel agency.

Personal Data Information Protection Agreement

Overview

For persons who wish to visit friends or not close relatives in Bulgaria.

It allows the citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine to travel to Bulgaria and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in a 6 months period.

You can apply for this category if the inviting person is:

• Friend, colleague, uncle/aunt, brother/sister etc. and live legally on the territory of Bulgaria.
• The citizen of Ukraine, Russia, Belarus etc. who owns a property in Bulgaria. In this case, the inviting side has to provide an invitation and notarize it in the country of his/her legal citizenship.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Customer himself.
• Close relatives: spouses, parents, adult children, grandmother / grandfather, adult grandchildren (appropriate documents need to be provided to confirm such relationships).
• By the third person (in this case notarized power of attorney needs be provided).
• For minors – only parents, legal guardians or anyone who has notarized letter of attorney for submission

At Odessa Visa Application Centre submission of the documents is available for:

• Customer himself.
• Parents/legal guardians (for minors).

According to the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria №459 from 03 July 2014 it is possible to visit Bulgaria with a period of stay up to 90 days in 6 months period without Bulgarian national visa for:

1. Holders of a short-term 2 or multiple entry Schengen visa and visa of Cyprus, Romania or Croatia.
2. Holders of national visa (D) one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.
3. Holders of residence permit in one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.

The customer will not be able to stay in Bulgaria for more days than specified in the visa. The number of days spent in Bulgaria is not deducted from the visa.

To read more about fees, the list of required documents, visa application processing time, as well as to download the necessary forms, please click on links above.

Documents Required

Please note, incomplete set of documents will not be accepted. It is impossible to add a document to set after submission.

For citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine who wish to apply for a Private visit category visa the following documents are required:

1. Visa application form.

   • Completed for each customer including children. It can be filled out on your computer or in a written form.
   • Filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English according to international passport, the form has to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.
   • For minors, the application has to be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

2. One colour photograph.

   • Size 35 x 45 mm.
   • White background.
   • Not older than 6 months.

3. Passport or other travel document.

   • International passport.
   • Copy of the first page of international passport with personal information.
   • Passport should be valid for at least three months after the date of visa expiration.
   • Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and should contain at least two blank pages.
   • Extended passports will not be accepted.
   • Endorsed children 5 years or older must have the photo included in the parent’s passport.

4. Medical travel insurance.

   • Coverage of 30.000 Euro.
   • Valid for Bulgaria, Europe or the whole world and covering the duration of stay.

5. Invitation Letter (at least one invitation must be submitted):

   • Issued by the Migration Service of Bulgaria.
   • Notarized invitation if the inviting person is property owner in Bulgaria but don’t live in Bulgaria:
     • the invitation has to be notarized in the country which the inviting person is a citizen or resident of. It must contain the following information: duration of stay, passport details of the inviting person, apartment’s full address, contact phone number of the inviting person and passport details of the customer:
     • copy of the utility bills receipts;
     • copy of the notarized act of property purchase. For customers who apply at VAC in Odessa this document should be legalized by the Consulate General of Bulgaria in Odessa.

6. Financial documents (at least one must be submitted).

   • Work statement on the company letterhead indicating the salary of the customer for the last 6 months.
   • Bank Statement that confirms solvency of 50 EUR per person per day but not less than 500 EUR for the whole journey (bank income statement, ATM check with copy of the card, currency exchange receipt etc.).
   • Pensioner statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine indicating the amount of pension.
   • University certificate with accrual of scholarships for the last 6 months.

7. Proof of intended transport (at least one must be presented).

   • Tickets reservation.
   • Copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle and a copy of driver’s license for those who will travel by the own vehicle.

Necessary documents depending on the customer’s personal situation:

1. For private entrepreneurs:

   • Certificate of registration of private entrepreneur.

2. For pensioners:

   • Pension certificate or Statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine.

3. For students:

   • Student certificate and Statement from the University.

4. For sponsorship:

   • If the sponsor is a close relative of the customer: proof of kinship (a copy of the marriage/birth certificate) and sponsor’s financial documents. Close relatives are: spouses, children.
   • If the customer is not a close relative: a notarized declaration of sponsorship and sponsor’s financial documents.

5. For foreign citizens:

   • Valid residence permit. It has to be valid for at least 3 months after return to Ukraine.

6. For minors (age under 18):

   • Birth certificate.
   • Copies of the first pages of parent’s internal passports.
   • Notarized consent from both of the parents in case of a minor travelling alone or a notarized consent from the parent who is not travelling in case a minor travelling with one of the parents. Visa Application Centres of Kyiv, Lviv, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Lutsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Ivano-Frankivsk accept notarized consent for travelling abroad for children under 16 years. Visa Application Centre of Odessa accepts notarized consent for children under 18 years.

Please note: except the international passport, the photo and the application form only photocopies of the documents are required.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre following documents should be submitted in originals:

• Bank Statement.
• Work statement.
• Currency exchange receipt.
• School/University certificate.

ATTENTION:

The Embassy/Consulate General of Bulgaria has the right to ask for any other additional documents necessary, may call the customer for an interview, and keeps the right for refusal without any explanation. In all cases the visa fee is non-refundable.

Please note that you may purchase medical insurance policy at the Visa Application Centre as well as order form filling by Visa Application Centre manager during submission process.

Photo Specifications

A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
• Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be closed

Processing Time

Processing time for Ukrainian nationals by usual process is 5 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time at the Visa Application Centre of Odessa by usual process is 4 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time for citizens of those countries which did not sign the Visa Facilitation Agreement is 15 working days.
The day of submission is not included in the time of consideration.

Fast Track procedure: 3 calendar days (excluding the day of submission). The service is available for citizens of Ukraine and Russia if urgency is proved. The set of documents has to be complete. The service is available only at the Visa Application Centre in Odessa.

We kindly advise all customers to plan their trips in advance and apply 2-3 weeks before the date of travel.

Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Kyiv prior to a decision being made on your application.

Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. customers are requested to read the information on this website carefully. The guidelines listed here are intended to help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.

Application Form

Visa application form has to be completed for all the customers including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English as in the foreign passport, the form needs to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.

For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

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).

Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the customers at the Centre.
The service is purely optional and the customers may avail this service at a nominal price of UAH85 (all taxes included).
Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

Visa Application Form

To view the example of filling the application form for the visa category "Private visit" please use the link below.

According to the Law of Ukraine About personal information, Personal Data Information Protection Agreement has been introduced and is required to be signed by each customer applying for a visa through the Visa Centers. For minors this agreement should be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian. We pay you attention that such agreement has to be signed personally by the customer even if submitting documents through a representative or accredited travel agency.

Personal Data Information Protection Agreement

Overview

For persons who wish to visit Bulgaria for a business purpose with a commercial purpose of stay.

It allows the citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine to travel to Bulgaria and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in a 6 months period.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Customer himself
• By colleague (power of attorney executed on company’s letterhead needs to be provided).
• By the third person in case of provided notarized power of attorney.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre documents are required to be submitted only personally by the customer.

If a one year multi visa is requested it is required to submit a copy of the previous 6 months Bulgarian visa.

According to the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria №459 from 03 July 2014 it is possible to visit Bulgaria with a period of stay up to 90 days in 6 months period without Bulgarian national visa for:

1. Holders of a short-term 2 or multiple entry Schengen visa and visa of Cyprus, Romania or Croatia.
2. Holders of national visa (D) one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.
3. Holders of residence permit in one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.

The customer will not be able to stay in Bulgaria for more days than specified in the visa. The number of days spent in Bulgaria is not deducted from the visa.

To read more about fees, the list of required documents, visa application processing time, as well as to download the necessary forms, please click on links above.

 

Documents Required

Please note, incomplete set of documents will not be accepted. It is impossible to add a document to set after submission.

For citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine who wish to apply for a Business category visa the following documents are required:

1. Visa application form.

   • Completed for each customer. It can be filled out on your computer or in a written form.
   • Filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English according to international passport, the form has to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.

   • For minors, the application has to be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

2. One colour photograph

   • Size 35 x 45 mm.
   • White background.
   • Not older than 6 months.

3. Passport or other travel document.

   • International passport.
   • Copy of the first page of international passport with personal information.
   • Passport should be valid for at least three months after the date of visa expiration.
   • Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and should contain at least two blank pages.
   • Extended passports will not be accepted.
   • Endorsed children 5 years or older must have the photo included in the parent’s passport.

4. Medical travel insurance.

   • Coverage of 30.000 Euro.
   • Valid for Bulgaria, Europe or the whole world and covering the duration of stay.

5. Invitation Letter:

   • If an inviting part is a commercial organization only invitation issued by the Migration Service of Bulgaria can be accepted.
   • If an inviting part is a non-commercial (public organization, charity foundation etc.) can be accepted written request on letterhead from an inviting part in Bulgaria. The invitation must contain: duration and purpose of travel, passport details of each customer, event’s location, contact details of the representative in Bulgaria. If this type of invitation is submitted, hotel reservation has to be submitted also (at least one from the list):
     
     
     • Online hotel reservation (booking.com and etc.). It must contain the following information: passport details of each customer, the dates of the intended stay, reservation number, hotel address, contact phone number.
     • Hotel reservation on the letterhead with stamp and signature of the authorized person. It must contain the following information: passport details of each customer, the date of the intended stay, reservation number, hotel address, contact phone number.
     • If apartments are booked - invitation from the owner of the apartment legalized by Bulgarian notary. It must contain the following information: passport details of each customer, the date of the intended stay, apartment’s address and contact phone number of the owner.

6. Financial documents (at least one must be submitted).

   • Work statement on the company letterhead indicating the salary of the customer for the last 6 months.
   • Bank Statement that confirms solvency of 50 EUR per person per day but not less than 500 EUR for the whole journey (bank income statement, ATM check with copy of the card, currency exchange receipt etc.).
   • Pensioner statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine indicating the amount of pension.
   • University certificate with accrual of scholarships for the last 6 months.

7. Proof of intended transport (at least one must be presented).

   • Tickets reservation.
   • Copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle and a copy of driver’s license for those who will travel by the own vehicle.

Necessary documents depending on the customer’s personal situation:

1. For journalists:

   • Certificate or other document issued by a professional organization or employer of the customer certifying that the person is a qualified journalist, stating that the purpose of the trip is to carry out journalistic activities or certifying that the person is a member of the technical team, accompanied by reporters.

2. For private entrepreneurs:

   • Certificate of registration of private entrepreneur.

3. For pensioners:

   • Pension certificate or Statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine.

4. For students:

   • Student certificate and Statement from the University.

5. For sponsorship:

   • If the sponsor is a close relative of the customer: proof of kinship (a copy of the marriage/birth certificate) and sponsor’s financial documents. Close relatives are: spouses, children.
   • If the customer is not a close relative: a notarized declaration of sponsorship and sponsor’s financial documents.
   • If it is specified in the invitation that the hosting company takes care of all financial costs, the customer can submit his financial documents upon his discretion.

6. For foreign citizens:

   • Valid residence permit. It has to be valid for at least 3 months after return to Ukraine.

Please note: Except the international passport, the photo and the application form only photocopies of the documents are required.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre following documents should be submitted in originals:

• Bank Statement.
• Work statement.
• Currency exchange receipt.
• School/University certificate.

ATTENTION:

The Embassy/Consulate General of Bulgaria has the right to ask for any other additional documents necessary, may call the customer for an interview, and keeps the right for refusal without any explanation. In all cases the visa fee is non-refundable.

Please note that you may purchase medical insurance policy at the Visa Application Centre as well as order form filling by Visa Application Centre manager during submission process.

Photo Specifications

A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
• Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be closed

Processing Time

Processing time for Ukrainian nationals by usual process is 5 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time at the Visa Application Centre of Odessa by usual process is 4 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time for citizens of those countries which did not sign the Visa Facilitation Agreement is 15 working days.

The day of submission is not included in the time of consideration.

Fast Track procedure: 3 calendar days (excluding the day of submission). The service is available for citizens of Ukraine and Russia if urgency is proved. The set of documents has to be complete. The service is available only at the Visa Application Centre in Odessa.

We kindly advise all customers to plan their trips in advance and apply 2-3 weeks before the date of travel.

Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Kyiv prior to a decision being made on your application.

Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. Customers are requested to read the information on this website carefully. The guidelines listed here are intended to help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.

 

Application Form

Visa application form has to be completed for all the customers including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English as in the foreign passport, the form needs to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.

For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

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).

Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the customers at the Centre.
The service is purely optional and the customers may avail this service at a nominal price of UAH85 (all taxes included).
Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

Visa Application Form

To view the example of filling the application form for the visa category "Business" please use the link below.

According to the Law of Ukraine About personal information, Personal Data Information Protection Agreement has been introduced and is required to be signed by each customer applying for a visa through the Visa Centers. For minors this agreement should be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian. We pay you attention that such agreement has to be signed personally by the customer even if submitting documents through a representative or accredited travel agency.

Personal Data Information Protection Agreement

Overview

For persons who wish to transit through the territory of Bulgaria for a final destination in another country.

This visa allows the citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine to travel to Bulgaria with the purpose of transit to neighbouring countries, not more than 2 days for one crossing of the country.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Customer himself.
• Close relatives: spouses, parents, adult children, grandmother / grandfather, adult grandchildren (appropriate documents need to be provided to confirm such relationships).
• By the third person (in this case notarized power of attorney needs be provided).
• For minors – only parents, legal guardians or anyone who has notarized letter of attorney for submission.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre submission of the documents is available for:

• Customer himself.
• Parents/legal guardians (for minors).

According to the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria №459 from 03 July 2014 it is possible to visit Bulgaria with a period of stay up to 90 days in 6 months period without Bulgarian national visa for:

1. Holders of a short-term 2 or multiple entry Schengen visa and visa of Cyprus, Romania or Croatia.
2. Holders of national visa (D) one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.
3. Holders of residence permit in one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.

The customer will not be able to stay in Bulgaria for more days than specified in the visa. The number of days spent in Bulgaria is not deducted from the visa.

To read more about fees, the list of required documents, visa application processing time, as well as to download the necessary forms, please click on links above.

Documents Required

Please note, incomplete set of documents will not be accepted. It is impossible to add a document to set after submission.

For citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine who wish to apply for a Transit category visa the following documents are required:

1. Visa application form.

   • Completed for each customer including children. It can be filled out on your computer or in a written form.
   • Filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English according to international passport, the form has to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.
   • For minors, the application has to be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

2. One colour photograph.

   • Size 35 x 45 mm.
   • White background.
   • Not older than 6 months.

3. Passport or other travel document.

   • International passport.
   • Copy of the first page of international passport with personal information.
   • Passport should be valid for at least three months after the date of visa expiration.
   • Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and should contain at least two blank pages.
   • Extended passports will not be accepted.
   • Endorsed children 5 years or older must have the photo included in the parent’s passport.

4. Medical travel insurance.

   • Coverage of 30.000 Euro.
   • Valid for Bulgaria, Europe or the whole world and covering the duration of stay.
5. Documents confirming the purpose of the trip (at least one must be presented).
   
   
   • Copy of the visa to the country of main destination.
   • Hotel reservation from a country of main destination with payment confirmation.
   • A copy of marriage certificate and copy of a passport if inviting person is a close relative for the customer and is a citizen of the neighbouring country.
   • A written request from the national association of carriers of Ukraine (ASMAP), if the customer is a driver.
6. Financial documents (at least one must be submitted).
   
   
   • Work statement on the company letterhead indicating the salary of the customer for the last 6 months.
   • Bank Statement that confirms solvency of 50 EUR per person per day but not less than 300 EUR for the whole journey (bank income statement, ATM check with copy of the card, currency exchange receipt etc.).
   • Pensioner statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine indicating the amount of pension.
   • University certificate with accrual of scholarships for the last 6 months.

7. Proof of intended transport (at least one must be presented).

   • Tickets reservation.
   • Copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle and a copy of driver’s license for those who will travel by the own vehicle.

Necessary documents depending on the customer’s personal situation:

1. For private entrepreneurs:

   • Certificate of registration of private entrepreneur.

2. For pensioners:

   • Pension certificate or Statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine.

3. For students:

   • Student certificate and Statement from the University.

4. For sponsorship:

   • If the sponsor is a close relative of the customer: proof of kinship (a copy of the marriage/birth certificate) and sponsor’s financial documents. Close relatives are: spouses, children.
   • If the customer is not a close relative: a notarized declaration of sponsorship and sponsor’s financial documents.

5. For foreign citizens:

   • Valid residence permit. It has to be valid for at least 3 months after return to Ukraine.

6. For minors (age under 18):

   • Birth certificate.
   • Copies of the first pages of parent’s internal passports.
   • Notarized consent from both of the parents in case of a minor travelling alone or a notarized consent from the parent who is not travelling in case a minor travelling with one of the parents. Visa Application Centres of Kyiv, Lviv, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Lutsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Ivano-Frankivsk accept notarized consent for travelling abroad for children under 16 years. Visa Application Centre of Odessa accepts notarized consent for children under 18 years.

Please note: Except the international passport, the photo and the application form only photocopies of the documents are required.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre the following documents are to be submitted in originals:

• Bank Statement.
• Work statement.
• Currency exchange receipt.
• School/University certificate.

ATTENTION:

The Embassy/Consulate General of Bulgaria has the right to ask for any other additional documents necessary, may call the customer for an interview, and keeps the right for refusal without any explanation. In all cases the visa fee is non-refundable.

Please note that you may purchase medical insurance policy at the Visa Application Centre as well as order form filling by Visa Application Centre manager during submission process.

Photo Specifications

A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
• Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be closed

Processing Time

Processing time for Ukrainian nationals by usual process is 5 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time at the Visa Application Centre of Odessa by usual process is 4 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time for citizens of those countries which did not sign the Visa Facilitation Agreement is 15 working days.

The day of submission is not included in the time of consideration.

Fast Track procedure: 3 calendar days (excluding the day of submission). The service is available for citizens of Ukraine and Russia if urgency is proved. The set of documents has to be complete. The service is available only at the Visa Application Centre in Odessa.

We kindly advise all customers to plan their trips in advance and apply 2-3 weeks before the date of travel.

Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Kyiv prior to a decision being made on your application.

Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. customers are requested to read the information on this website carefully. The guidelines listed here are intended to help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.

 

Application Form

Visa application form has to be completed for all the customers including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English as in the foreign passport, the form needs to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.

For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

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).

Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the customers at the Centre.
The service is purely optional and the customers may avail this service at a nominal price of UAH85 (all taxes included).
Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

Visa Application Form

To view the example of filling the application form for the visa category "Transit" please use the link below.

According to the Law of Ukraine About personal information, Personal Data Information Protection Agreement has been introduced and is required to be signed by each customer applying for a visa through the Visa Centers. For minors this agreement should be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian. We pay you attention that such agreement has to be signed personally by the customer even if submitting documents through a representative or accredited travel agency.

Personal Data Information Protection Agreement

Overview

For persons who wish to visit Bulgaria for a service visit. These customers are the members of official delegations who have a purpose of participation in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs, as well as in events held on the territory of EU member States by intergovernmental organizations.

It allows the citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine to travel to Bulgaria and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in a 6 months period.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Customer himself.
• By colleague (power of attorney executed on company’s letterhead needs to be provided).
• By the third person in case of provided notarized power of attorney.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre documents are required to be submitted only personally by the customer.

If a one year multi visa is requested it is required to submit a copy of the previous 6 months Bulgarian visa.

According to the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria №459 from 03 July 2014 it is possible to visit Bulgaria with a period of stay up to 90 days in 6 months period without Bulgarian national visa for:

1. Holders of a short-term 2 or multiple entry Schengen visa and visa of Cyprus, Romania or Croatia.
2. Holders of national visa (D) one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.
3. Holders of residence permit in one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.

The customer will not be able to stay in Bulgaria for more days than specified in the visa. The number of days spent in Bulgaria is not deducted from the visa.

To read more about fees, the list of required documents, visa application processing time, as well as to download the necessary forms, please click on links above.

 

Documents Required

Please note, incomplete set of documents will not be accepted. It is impossible to add a document to set after submission.

For citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine who wish to apply for a Service visit category visa the following documents are required:

1. Visa application form.

   • Completed for each customer. It can be filled out on your computer or in a written form.
   • Filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English according to international passport, the form has to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.

   • For minors, the application has to be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

2. One colour photograph.

   • Size 35 x 45 mm.
   • White background.
   • Not older than 6 months.

3. Passport or other travel document.

   • International passport.
   • Copy of the first page of international passport with personal information.
   • Passport should be valid for at least three months after the date of visa expiration.
   • Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and should contain at least two blank pages.
   • Extended passports will not be accepted.
   • Endorsed children 5 years or older must have the photo included in the parent’s passport.

4. Medical travel insurance.

   • Coverage of 30.000 Euro.
   • Valid for Bulgaria, Europe or the whole world and covering the duration of stay.

5. Invitation Letter.

   • Letter issued by the Ukrainian authority and confirming that the customer is a member of the delegation, which will participate in the activities, with a copy of the official invitation.

6. Financial documents (at least one of the following must be presented).

   • Work statement on the company letterhead indicating the salary of the customer for the last 6 months.
   • Bank Statement that confirms solvency of 50 EUR per person per day but not less than 500 EUR for the whole journey (bank income statement, ATM check with copy of the card, currency exchange receipt etc.).
   • Pensioner statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine indicating the amount of pension.
   • University certificate with accrual of scholarships for the last 6 months.

7. Proof of intended transport (at least one must be presented).

   • Tickets reservation.
   • Copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle and a copy of driver’s license for those who will travel by the own vehicle.

Necessary documents depending on the customer’s personal situation:

1. For private entrepreneurs:

   • Certificate of registration of private entrepreneur.

2. For pensioners:

   • Pension certificate or Statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine.

3. For students:

   • Student certificate and Statement from the University.

4. For sponsorship:

   • If the sponsor is a close relative of the customer: proof of kinship (a copy of the marriage/birth certificate) and sponsor’s financial documents. Close relatives are: spouses, children.
   • If the customer is not a close relative: a notarized declaration of sponsorship and sponsor’s financial documents.
   • If it is specified in the invitation that the hosting company takes care of all financial costs, the customer can submit his financial documents upon his discretion.

5. For foreign citizens:

   • Valid residence permit. It has to be valid for at least 3 months after return to Ukraine.

Please note: Except the international passport, the photo and the application form only photocopies of the documents are required.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre following documents should be submitted in originals:

• Bank Statement.
• Work statement.
• Currency exchange receipt.
• School/University certificate.

ATTENTION:

The Embassy/Consulate General of Bulgaria has the right to ask for any other additional documents necessary, may call the customer for an interview, and keeps the right for refusal without any explanation. In all cases the visa fee is non-refundable.

Please note that you may purchase medical insurance policy at the Visa Application Centre as well as order form filling by Visa Application Centre manager during submission process.

Photo Specifications

A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
• Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be closed

Processing Time

Processing time for Ukrainian nationals by usual process is 5 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time at the Visa Application Centre of Odessa by usual process is 4 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time for citizens of those countries which did not sign the Visa Facilitation Agreement is 15 working days.

The day of submission is not included in the time of consideration.

Fast Track procedure: 3 calendar days (excluding the day of submission). The service is available for citizens of Ukraine and Russia if urgency is proved. The set of documents has to be complete. The service is available only at the Visa Application Centre in Odessa.

We kindly advise all customers to plan their trips in advance and apply 2-3 weeks before the date of travel.

Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Kyiv prior to a decision being made on your application.

Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. Customers are requested to read the information on this website carefully. The guidelines listed here are intended to help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.

 

Application Form

Visa application form has to be completed for all the customers including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English as in the foreign passport, the form needs to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.

For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

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).

Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the customers at the Centre.
The service is purely optional and the customers may avail this service at a nominal price of UAH85 (all taxes included).
Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

Visa Application Form

To view the example of filling the application form for the visa category "Service visit" please use the link below.

According to the Law of Ukraine About personal information, Personal Data Information Protection Agreement has been introduced and is required to be signed by each customer applying for a visa through the Visa Centers. For minors this agreement should be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian. We pay you attention that such agreement has to be signed personally by the customer even if submitting documents through a representative or accredited travel agency.

Personal Data Information Protection Agreement

Overview

For persons who wish to visit close relatives in Bulgaria - spouses, children (including adopted), parents (including custodians), grandparents and grandchildren who are citizens of Ukraine legally residing in the territory of Bulgaria or European Union or citizens of EU.

It allows the citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine to travel to Bulgaria and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in a 6 months period.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Customer himself.
• Close relatives: spouses, parents, adult children, grandmother / grandfather, adult grandchildren (appropriate documents need to be provided to confirm such relationships).
• By the third person (in this case notarized power of attorney needs be provided).
• For minors – only parents, legal guardians or anyone who has notarized letter of attorney for submission.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre submission of the documents is available for:

• Customer himself.
• Parents/legal guardians (for minors).

According to the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria №459 from 03 July 2014 it is possible to visit Bulgaria with a period of stay up to 90 days in 6 months period without Bulgarian national visa for:

1. Holders of a short-term 2 or multiple entry Schengen visa and visa of Cyprus, Romania or Croatia.
2. Holders of national visa (D) one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.
3. Holders of residence permit in one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.

The customer will not be able to stay in Bulgaria for more days than specified in the visa. The number of days spent in Bulgaria is not deducted from the visa.

To read more about fees, the list of required documents, visa application processing time, as well as to download the necessary forms, please click on links above.

Documents Required

Please note, incomplete set of documents will not be accepted. It is impossible to add a document to set after submission.

For citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine who wish to apply for a Visit to close relatives visa category following documents are required:

1. Visa application form.

   • Completed for each customer including children. It can be filled out on your computer or in a written form.
   • Filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English according to international passport, the form has to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.
   • For minors, the application has to be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

2. One colour photograph.

   • Size 35 x 45 mm.
   • White background.
   • Not older than 6 months.

3. Passport or other travel document.

   • International passport.
   • Copy of the first page of international passport with personal information.
   • Passport should be valid for at least three months after the date of visa expiration.
   • Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and should contain at least two blank pages.
   • Extended passports will not be accepted.
   • Endorsed children 5 years or older must have the photo included in the parent’s passport.

4. Medical travel insurance.

   • Coverage of 30.000 Euro.
   • Valid for Bulgaria, Europe or the whole world and covering the duration of stay.

5. Invitation Letter.

   • A written request from a hosting person.
   • Documents certifying the family ties.

6. Financial documents (at least one of the following must be presented).

   • Work statement on the company letterhead indicating the salary of the customer for the last 6 months.
   • Bank Statement that confirms solvency of 50 EUR per person per day but not less than 500 EUR for the whole journey (bank income statement, ATM check with copy of the card, currency exchange receipt etc.).
   • Pensioner statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine indicating the amount of pension.
   • University certificate with accrual of scholarships for the last 6 months.

7. Proof of intended transport (at least one must be presented).

   • Tickets reservation.
   • Copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle and a copy of driver’s license for those who will travel by the own vehicle.

Necessary documents depending on the customer’s personal situation:

1. For private entrepreneurs:

   • Certificate of registration of private entrepreneur.

2. For pensioners:

   • Pension certificate or Statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine.

3. For students:

   • Student certificate and Statement from the University.

4. For sponsorship:

   • If the sponsor is a close relative of the customer: proof of kinship (a copy of the marriage/birth certificate) and sponsor’s financial documents. Close relatives are: spouses, children.
   • If the customer is not a close relative: a notarized declaration of sponsorship and sponsor’s financial documents.

5. For foreign citizens:

   • Valid residence permit. It has to be valid for at least 3 months after return to Ukraine.

6. For minors (age under 18):

   • Birth certificate.
   • Copies of the first pages of parent’s internal passports.
   • Notarized consent from both of the parents in case of a minor travelling alone or a notarized consent from the parent who is not travelling in case a minor travelling with one of the parents. Visa Application Centres of Kyiv, Lviv, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Lutsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Ivano-Frankivsk accept notarized consent for travelling abroad for children under 16 years. Visa Application Centre of Odessa accepts notarized consent for children under 18 years.

Please note: Except the international passport, the photo and the application form only photocopies of the documents are required.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre following documents should be submitted in originals:

• Bank Statement.
• Work statement.
• Currency exchange receipt.
• School/University certificate.

ATTENTION:

The Embassy/Consulate General of Bulgaria has the right to ask for any other additional documents necessary, may call the customer for an interview, and keeps the right for refusal without any explanation. In all cases the visa fee is non-refundable.

Please note that you may purchase medical insurance policy at the Visa Application Centre as well as order form filling by Visa Application Centre manager during submission process.

Photo Specifications

A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
• Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be closed

Processing Time

Processing time for Ukrainian nationals by usual process is 5 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time at the Visa Application Centre of Odessa by usual process is 4 working days. In some cases consideration may be longer.

Processing time for citizens of those countries which did not sign the Visa Facilitation Agreement is 15 working days.

The day of submission is not included in the time of consideration.

Fast Track procedure: 3 calendar days (excluding the day of submission). The service is available for citizens of Ukraine and Russia if urgency is proved. The set of documents has to be complete. The service is available only at the Visa Application Centre in Odessa.

We kindly advise all customers to plan their trips in advance and apply 2-3 weeks before the date of travel.

Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Kyiv prior to a decision being made on your application.

Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. Customers are requested to read the information on this website carefully. The guidelines listed here are intended to help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.

 

Application Form

Visa application form has to be completed for all the customers including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English as in the foreign passport, the form needs to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.

For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

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).

Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the customers at the Centre.
The service is purely optional and the customers may avail this service at a nominal price of UAH85 (all taxes included).
Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

Visa Application Form

To view the example of filling the application form for the visa category "Visit to close relatives" please use the link below.

According to the Law of Ukraine About personal information, Personal Data Information Protection Agreement has been introduced and is required to be signed by each customer applying for a visa through the Visa Centers. For minors this agreement should be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian. We pay you attention that such agreement has to be signed personally by the customer even if submitting documents through a representative or accredited travel agency.

Personal Data Information Protection Agreement

Overview

A multiple short-stay visa may be issued to a foreigner who:

• maintains lasting business contacts with Bulgarian natural or legal persons engaging in business in the meaning of the Commerce Act;
• maintains lasting business contacts with Bulgarian legal persons engaging in business in the meaning of the Non-Profit Legal Persons Act;
• maintains lasting business contacts with representation offices of foreign legal persons registered pursuant to article 24 of the Investment Promotion Act;
• has substantial personal contribution to the development of bilateral relations with the Republic of Bulgaria;
• is a member of the family of a Bulgarian citizen in the meaning of the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act;
• is a member of the family of a citizen of a European Union member-state, of the European Economic Area or of the Swiss Confederation residing permanently in the Republic of Bulgaria;
• is a member of the family of a foreigner residing permanently in the Republic of Bulgaria keeping his/her customary residence abroad;
• is a driver of international road transport or a member of a crew of railway transport for passengers and goods.

Note: The Consular Administration has full authority to evaluate and request more documents than those submitted by the applicant. Submitting the following documents, while required, does not guarantee issuance of a visa. The visa does not in itself grant you the right to enter the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Documents Required

Documents Checklist required for PROFESSIONAL VISIT

To Download a Form:

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

OR

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

Photo Specifications

• The photograph must be in color.
• It should be without border.
• It should have a light colored background only so that features are distinguishable and in contrast against the background.
• It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
• It should be in sharp focus and clear.
• It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
• The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
• It should be 4 cm X 5 cm.
• It should show your skin tone naturally.
• It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
• The photograph should be a recent one not more than 3 months old.
• Photograph can be taken with headgear, The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes and eyebrows must not be covered; the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent.
• It should be without hat/cap.
• It should be without the applicant's hair tucked behind his/her ears.
• The photograph must show facing square on to the camera, not looking over the shoulder or tilted, and showing both edges of the face clearly.
• It should be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on the face and no red eye
• If wearing glasses the photograph must show the eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames – lighter framed glasses to be worn). Make sure the frame does not cover any part of the eye.
• The photograph must show alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible) looking at the camera with a neutral expression and the mouth closed.
• The photograph should not have any staple marks.
• Scanned & color photocopies would NOT be accepted.

Processing Time

• If you want to visit the Republic of Bulgaria, at which Embassy do I apply for a visa?

  You must apply at the Embassy / Consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria in the country you are resident. If you are planning to visit several countries, you need to apply at all the respective Embassies

• Can I just come to the Embassy / Consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria and apply right away?

  No, you will need to submit the application to the Visa Application Center in your country or can schedule an appointment first in order to submit your visa application by calling the Bulgaria Visa Application Centre(more information on the web site www.vfsglobal.com/Bulgaria/Saudi Arabia

• Where is the Visa Application Centre located?

  The new Visa Application Centre is located at

• Where Do I pay the Visa Fees?

  After submission of the visa application at the visa application center an applicant pays a service charge and the Visa Fee directly at the Visa Application Centre. Please note that Visa Fee is in and is decided by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria.

• Do I have to apply personally?

  Applications can be submitted either by an applicant in person or through an authorized representative that has an authority letter

• Can my passport be collected by someone else?

  Application/Passport can be collected either by the applicant in person or through an authorized representative that has an authority letter

• Can I live in Bulgaria having a short term visa?

  No, short term visa enables you to stay in Bulgaria for the period of its validity only. According to the law in the area of rights and matters of foreigners in Bulgaria, in order to settle in Bulgaria, you must have a necessary settlement or National Bulgaria visa. Please contact the Bulgaria Embassy/ Consulate directly for more information or you can also visit the Important Links section

• Do I need to have a medical insurance?

  Yes. Medical insurance is an important part of the dossier.

• What do I do if I am refused?

  If you consider it to be reasonable, you can appeal against the refusal. For more information regarding appeals, please contact the Bulgaria Embassy / consulate.

• If I am refused, should I wait for some time before applying for a visa again?

  No. The Embassy recommends you to apply again only if you think that the circumstances that could have caused the refusal have changed.

Application Form

Visa Application Form

To Download a Form:

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

OR

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

Overview

For persons who wish to visit Bulgaria in order to participate in cultural, sport, scientific activities or with education purpose.

It allows the citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine to travel to Bulgaria and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in a 6 months period.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Customer himself
• Representative of a sports or scientific organization with power of attorney issued on the letterhead of the organization (even for children).
• By the third person in case notarized power of attorney is provided (except Visa Application Centre in Odessa)

According to the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria №459 from 03 July 2014 it is possible to visit Bulgaria with a period of stay up to 90 days in 6 months period without Bulgarian national visa for:

1. Holders of a short-term 2 or multiple entry Schengen visa and visa of Cyprus, Romania or Croatia.
2. Holders of national visa (D) one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.
3. Holders of residence permit in one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.

The customer will not be able to stay in Bulgaria for more days than specified in the visa. The number of days spent in Bulgaria is not deducted from the visa.

To read more about fees, the list of required documents, visa application processing time, as well as to download the necessary forms, please click on links above.

 

Documents Required

For citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine who wish to apply for a Business category visa the following documents are required:

1. Visa application form.

   • Completed for each customer including children. It can be filled out on your computer or in a written form.
   • Filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English according to international passport, the form has to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.

   • For minors, the application has to be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

2. One colour photograph.

   • Size 35 x 45 mm.
   • White background.
   • Not older than 6 months.

3. Passport or other travel document.

   • International passport.
   • Copy of the first page of international passport with personal information.
   • Passport should be valid for at least three months after the date of visa expiration.
   • Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and should contain at least two blank pages.
   • Extended passports will not be accepted.
   • Endorsed children 5 years or older must have the photo included in the parent’s passport.

4. Medical travel insurance.

   • Coverage of 30.000 Euro.
   • Valid for Bulgaria, Europe or the whole world and covering the duration of stay.
5. Invitation Letter.
   
   
   • If an inviting part is a commercial organization can be accepted only invitation issued by the Migration Service of Bulgaria.
   • If an inviting part is a non-commercial or state organization (federation, committee, ministry, sport club etc.) can be accepted written request to participate in the activity on the letterhead with the stamp and signed by authorized person. The invitation must contain: duration and purpose of travel, passport details of each customer, event’s location, address of accommodation, contact details of the representative in Bulgaria.
6. Confirmation letter from the Ukrainian organization stating that the customer is a member of this organization (Sport Federation, University etc.)

7. Financial documents (at least one of the following must be presented).

   • Work statement on the company letterhead indicating the salary of the customer for the last 6 months.
   • Bank Statement that confirms solvency of 50 EUR per person per day but not less than 500 EUR for the whole journey (bank income statement, ATM check with copy of the card, currency exchange receipt etc.).
   • Pensioner statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine indicating the amount of pension.
   • University certificate with accrual of scholarships for the last 6 months.

8. Proof of intended transport (at least one must be presented).

   • Tickets reservation.
   • Copy of the registration certificate of the vehicle and a copy of driver’s license for those who will travel by the own vehicle.

Necessary documents depending on the customer’s personal situation:

1. For private entrepreneurs:

   • Certificate of registration of private entrepreneur.

2. For pensioners:

   • Pension certificate or Statement from the Pension Fund of Ukraine.

3. For students:

   • Student certificate and Statement from the University.

4. For sponsorship:

   • If the sponsor is a close relative of the customer: proof of kinship (a copy of the marriage/birth certificate) and sponsor’s financial documents. Close relatives are: spouses, children.
   • If the customer is not a close relative: a notarized declaration of sponsorship and sponsor’s financial documents.
   • it is specified in the invitation that the hosting company takes care of all financial costs, the customer can submit own financial documents upon his discretion.

5. For foreign citizens:

   • Valid residence permit. It has to be valid for at least 3 months after return to Ukraine.

6. For minors (age under 18):

   • Birth certificate.
   • Copies of the first pages of parent’s internal passports.
   • Notarized consent from both of the parents in case of a minor travelling alone or a notarized consent from the parent who is not travelling in case a minor travelling with one of the parents. Visa Application Centres of Kyiv, Lviv, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Lutsk, Dnipropetrovsk and Ivano-Frankivsk accept notarized consent for travelling abroad for children under 16 years. Visa Application Centre of Odessa accepts notarized consent for children under 18 years.

Please note: Except the international passport, the photo and the application form only photocopies of the documents are required.

At Odessa Visa Application Centre following documents should be submitted in originals:

• Bank Statement.
• Work statement.
• Currency exchange receipt.
• School/University certificate.

ATTENTION:

The Embassy/Consulate General of Bulgaria has the right to ask for any other additional documents necessary, may call the customer for an interview, and keeps the right for refusal without any explanation. In all cases the visa fee is non-refundable.

Please note that you may purchase medical insurance policy at the Visa Application Centre as well as order form filling by Visa Application Centre manager during submission process.

Photo Specifications

A photograph submitted with the application for a visa should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (preferably maximum 6 months old)
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
• Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
• Close up to your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
• Taken against a light background
• Without sunglasses
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
• The mouth must be closed

Processing Time

According to the Visa Facilitation Agreement between Ukraine and EU the standard visa processing time is 10 calendar days.

Normal processing time for Ukrainian nationals is approximately 5 working days. For the nationals of those countries who do not have a visa facilitation agreement, the processing time is within 15 working days.

Normal visa processing time at the Visa Application Centre in Odessa is 4 working days.

For third-country nationals the processing time is more than 10 calendar days.

Fast Track procedure: 3 calendar days (excluding the day of submission).

Available for Ukrainian nationals if the urgency is proven.

The package of supporting documents needs to be full and complete. Such procedure is available only at the Visa Application Centre in Odessa.

We kindly advise all customers to plan their trips in advance and apply 2-3 weeks before the date of travel.

Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Kyiv prior to a decision being made on your application.

Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents during the visa application process. customers are requested to read the information on this website carefully. The guidelines listed here are intended to help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being incomplete or delayed.

Application Form

Visa application form has to be completed for all the customers including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in Russian or Bulgarian languages. Name and surname has to be spelled in English as in the foreign passport, the form needs to be signed personally by the customer in the field 48.

For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

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).

Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the customers at the Centre.
The service is purely optional and the customers may avail this service at a nominal price of UAH85 (all taxes included).
Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

Visa Application Form

To view the example of filling the application form for the visa category "Cultural, sport, scientific activities or education" please use the link below.

According to the Law of Ukraine About personal information, Personal Data Information Protection Agreement has been introduced and is required to be signed by each customer applying for a visa through the Visa Centers. For minors this agreement should be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian. We pay you attention that such agreement has to be signed personally by the customer even if submitting documents through a representative or accredited travel agency.

Personal Data Information Protection Agreement

Overview

For persons who wish to visit Bulgaria for organized tourism. This visa category is for those customers who prepare and submit documents for a visa through a travel agency. Only accredited travel agencies can apply documents to the Visa Application Centre. It allows the citizens of Ukraine and permanent residents legally residing in Ukraine to travel to Bulgaria and stay for a limited period of time of not more than 90 days in a 6 months period.

For detailed information on how to obtain accreditation at the Embassy please contact the Embassy/General Consulate of Bulgaria directly.

Submitting the documents to the Visa Application Centre a travel agent has to submit a power of attorney issued on the letterhead of the agency with the following information: passport data of the travel agent, passport data of tourists as well as the date of departure of tourists. The same power of attorney should be presented during passport collection.

For a one year visa it is required to submit a copy of the previous 6 months Bulgarian visa.

According to the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria №459 from 03 July 2014 it is possible to visit Bulgaria with a period of stay up to 90 days in 6 months period without Bulgarian national visa for:

1. Holders of a short-term 2 or multiple entry Schengen visa and visa of Cyprus, Romania or Croatia.
2. Holders of national visa (D) one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.
3. Holders of residence permit in one of the countries of the Schengen Area or Cyprus, Romania and Croatia.

The customer will not be able to stay in Bulgaria for more days than specified in the visa. The number of days spent in Bulgaria is not deducted from the visa.

Representatives of travel agencies must provide Personal Data Information Protection Agreement for each customer, signed by the customer personally.

To read more about fees, the list of required documents, visa application processing time, as well as to download the necessary forms, please click on links above.