🇧🇬 Bulgaria Schengen Visa
Citizens of the Republic of Turkey who wish to travel to Bulgaria for tourist trips, day trips, shopping, city tours, family/friend visits, or short-term business purposes must obtain a Bulgaria Short-Term (Type C) Tourist Visa.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION (2024–2025):
Bulgaria has joined Schengen, but implementation at land borders is gradual, while Schengen transit is fully implemented at airports.
Therefore, a Bulgaria or Schengen visa is required for entry to Bulgaria.
📝 Required Documents
- Passport (issued within the last 10 years, at least 2 blank pages)
- Bulgaria Visa Application Form
- Biometric Photo
- Full Birth Certificate
- Last 3 months bank account statement (sufficient balance required)
- Employment/Education Documents (Social Security statement, leave letter, student certificate, etc.)
- Travel Health Insurance
- Flight, hotel, or vehicle entry/exit plan
- Invitation (if available)
- Binding documents: property, vehicle, rental income, family ties, etc.
🚀 Application Process (with E&O Global)
- Preliminary Evaluation: Your financial situation, employment status, and travel purpose are analyzed.
- Document Preparation: All documents required for your application are prepared completely and correctly.
- Appointment & Application Planning: The entire appointment process is tracked and organized by us. Finding appointments – system registration – file creation is entirely handled by E&O Global.
- File Submission & Biometrics: If necessary, guidance is provided for biometric procedures, and your application is completed fully.
- Consulate Review: The file we prepared is evaluated by the Bulgarian Consulate.
- Result & Passport Delivery: The result is communicated to you, and information is provided for you to receive your passport.
💵 Fees and Duration
Visa Fee: 80 €
Finalization Time: 5–15 days
Visa Duration:
- Usually short-term for first applications
- Multiple entry can be given to those who travel regularly
- Long-term visas for visit/service purposes are also available
⚠ Important Notes
- Bulgaria places high importance on regular income flow in bank account statements.
- Travel plan (hotel + travel method) must be consistent.
- Last-minute account transactions for Bulgaria may be considered "suspicious".
- Invitation is mandatory for family visit applications.
- Border visa has been removed; all applications are made through files.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1- Can I enter Bulgaria with my Schengen visa?
✔ Yes, entry to Bulgaria can be made with a valid Schengen visa.
2- Is Bulgaria visa valid in other Schengen countries?
No. Bulgaria visa is only valid in Bulgaria.
3- How many days does Bulgaria visa take to finalize?
✔ Varies between 5–15 days.
E&O Global – Professional Visa Consulting
As E&O Global, in your Bulgaria visa process:
- Personalized document list
- File preparation and organization according to consulate criteria
- Appointment tracking and planning
- Biometrics guidance
- Application process management
we provide professional support at all stages.