CITIZEN |
PASSPORT REQUIRED? |
VISA REQUIRED? |
RETURN TICKET REQUIRED? |
| British |
Yes |
No/1 |
No |
| Australian |
Yes |
No/2 |
No |
| Canadian |
Yes |
No/2 |
No |
| USA |
Yes |
No/2 |
No |
| OtherEU |
Yes |
No/1 |
No |
| Japanese |
Yes |
No/2 |
No |
PASSPORTS: Passport with at least one blank page valid for at least three months beyond departure required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a)
1. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to 90 days within each six-month period (except nationals of Estonia, Ireland the UK who may stay for up to 30 days within a six-month period);
Note: UK nationals living overseas do need a visa.
(b)
2. nationals of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Switzerland, USA and Vatican City for stays of up to 30 days within each six-month period;
(c) nationals of Croatia, Korea (Rep), Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Romania, San Marino and Tunisia.
Types of visa and cost: Single-entry: £34. Multiple-entry: £41 (three months); £61 (six months); £81 (12 months). Urgent single-entry: £44. Transit: £28 (single-entry); £41 (double-entry); from £54 (multiple entry).
Note: Nationals of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Sudan must apply for an Airport Transit visa and may not leave the airport transit lounge. They need to present a valid flight reservation to get the visa.
Validity: Single-entry visas for tourist visits are normally valid for three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 30 days. Multiple-entry visas are for business visits and are normally valid for three months from date of issue. Transit: Up to 24 hours. Enquire at the Embassy for further details.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. Applications should be made in person or by courier, not by post.
Application requirements: (a) Valid passport. (b) Application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Return ticket or documentation for next destination. (e) Fee, payable in cash or by postal order only. (f) UK Resident visa (if applicable). (g) Prepaid tourist vouchers from the travel agency. (h) Proof of sufficient funds (at least €50 a day). Transit: (a)-(h) and, (i) Visa issued by country of final destination. (j) Proof of paid fare for onward destination. (k) For motor vehicle transit, proof of an extra €200 for each entry. (l) Proof of a secured return trip. Business: (a)-(h) and, (i) Letters from the applicant’s company and from the Bulgarian business partner, endorsed by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce. Private: (a)-(h) and, (i) A letter of invitation by a Bulgarian citizen endorsed by the local authorities.
Working days required: Urgent single-entry visas take up to five days to be processed and should be applied for in person if resident in the UK.
Temporary residence: Enquire at the Bulgarian Embassy
