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Bulgaria Tourist Visa

For Bangladeshi passport holders · Republic of Bulgaria

Sticker Visa

Overview

The Standard Short Term "Tourist Visa" is for those applicants who want to visit Bulgaria for the purpose of Tour / Holidaying / Vacation. The Visitor is only permitted to stay in Bulgaria for the duration of their planned of stay but no more than 90 days.The applicant must enter and exit the Schengen area within that time limit. During their stay in Bulgaria, visitors with a Tourist Visa are not permitted to accept unauthorized employment, attend school, or represent foreign information media.

There is no Embassy but a consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria in Bangladesh. The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Bangladesh typically offer limited consular services. Contact the consulate of Bulgaria in Dhaka directly to confirm which services they are able to offer. Bulgaria has an embassy in New Delhi, India, located at 16/17 Chandragupta Marg in Chanakyapuri.

Who can apply

  • Eligibility to Apply for Visa Any Bangladeshi Nationals are Eligible to Apply for Bulgaria Tourist Visa (having a valid MRP / E-Passport with at least 6 months validity) subject to provide some required Documents.
    Also Applicant should,
    • be a genuine visitor
    • have enough funds to support his/her stay and leave

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Required documents

Choose the applicant's profession. Documents differ mainly in proof of occupation and finances.

Service holder

Salaried employees

  1. Passport

    A valid passport that is original and at least 3/6 months validity is essential. Moreover,

    *the passport should not be older than 10years.

    *the passport must have at least two blank pages.

    *copies of your previous Schengen Visas (if applicable)

    Note: All previous passports and Visa's are required (if any).

  2. A Cover Letter

    A personal letter from the applicant covering personal details,the purpose of the visit to Bulgaria and should present a detailed trip itinerary.

    The required informations are :-

    1.applicants name.

    2.designation.

    3.passport number.

    4.accommodation.

    5.purpose and out lining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip.

    6.expenses etc.

    (also include all the details of the other members travelling with you)

  3. Round trip flight itinerary :

    Containing the dates and flight numbers specifying entry & exit from Bulgaria.

  4. Travel Insurance

    Insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen area. The Insurance must cover the repatriation costs up to 30,000 Euros. The Insurance must fully cover the whole period of stay within the Schengen area.

    *The conditions must be stated either on the insurance document or on a separate confirmation letter.

  5. Photo Specification :

    Passport sized photograph (3.5cm by 4.5cm)

    *The photo should be a recent whole face capture with a white background.

    *Neutral face expression (No smile & mouth closed) *Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.

  6. Flight and hotel reservations

    Valid Flight and Hotel bookings or the inviter's residence address is required

  7. Proof of civil status :

    *Marriage Certificate - if married (also NIkah Nama both in Bangla & English,for Muslim Marriage in A4 size photocopy)

    *Divorce Certificate - (talak nama) if applicable.

    *Death certificate - if applicable.

    *Birth certificate of children - if applicable.

  8. Invitation Letter (If Any)

    An original copy of the invitation letter from the company/ organization or Friends and Family with evidence.

  9. Applicant/Sponsor Financial Documents

    *Personal Bank Statement of the last 6 months & Bank Solvency certificate.

    *TIN certificate

    *Income Tax certificate (Last 2 years), Tax Return (ITR)

  10. Applicant/Sponsor Proof of Occupation and Identity

    *Office ID Card/Visiting Card

    *Company Letter Pad : A letter from your employer on company letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, the purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job (if you are a job holder).

    *Salary slips for the last 6 months

    *Valid Passport, NID, Photo, and Birth certificate.

  11. Forwarding Letter

    NOC from the applicant's company authority on the company's letterhead stating the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of the visa.

    **The NOC letter is highly important for your Schengen visa application.(Pay slips should be included in it.

  12. Additional Documents :

    For minors below the age of 18,proof of legal parenthood (if applicable) :

    *copy of either birth certificate or proof of adoption (if adopted).

    *custody decree in case parents are divorced or death certificate of parents (if applicable).

    *'Letter of Consent' from the legal guardian including his/her passport copy legalized by a notary public. (only required in case the legal guardian is not present during the Visa appointment.).

Business person

Owners and partners

  1. Passport

    A valid passport that is original and at least 3/6 months validity is essential. Moreover,

    *the passport should not be older than 10years.

    *the passport must have at least two blank pages.

    *copies of your previous Schengen Visas (if applicable)

    Note: All previous passports and Visa's are required (if any).

  2. A Cover Letter

    A personal letter from the applicant covering personal details,the purpose of the visit to Bulgaria and should present a detailed trip itinerary.

    The required informations are :-

    1.applicants name.

    2.designation.

    3.passport number.

    4.accommodation.

    5.purpose and out lining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip.

    6.expenses etc.

    (also include all the details of the other members travelling with you)

  3. Round trip flight itinerary :

    Containing the dates and flight numbers specifying entry & exit from Bulgaria.

  4. Travel Insurance

    Insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen area. The Insurance must cover the repatriation costs up to 30,000 Euros. The Insurance must fully cover the whole period of stay within the Schengen area.

    *The conditions must be stated either on the insurance document or on a separate confirmation letter.

  5. Photo Specification :

    Passport sized photograph (3.5cm by 4.5cm)

    *The photo should be a recent whole face capture with a white background.

    *Neutral face expression (No smile & mouth closed) *Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.

  6. Flight and hotel reservations

    Valid Flight and Hotel bookings or the inviter's residence address is required

  7. Proof of civil status :

    *Marriage Certificate - if married (also NIkah Nama both in Bangla & English,for Muslim Marriage in A4 size photocopy)

    *Divorce Certificate - (talak nama) if applicable.

    *Death certificate - if applicable.

    *Birth certificate of children - if applicable.

  8. Invitation Letter (If Any)

    An original copy of the invitation letter from the company/ organization or Friends and Family with evidence.

  9. Applicant/Sponsor Financial Documents

    *Personal Bank Statement of last 6 months & Bank Solvency certificate.

    *Company Bank Statement of last 6 months & Bank Solvency certificate (if business holder)

    *TIN certificate

    *Income Tax certificate (Last 2 years), Tax Return (ITR)

    *Income Tax Certificate of the Company (Last 2 Years) (in case the applicant is a business holder).

  10. Applicant/Sponsor Proof of Occupation and Identity

    *Company memorandum.

    *Visiting card.

    *Updated Trade License

    *Valid Passport copy, NID, Photo, Birth certificate.

  11. Forwarding Letter

    The business pad states the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of the visa.

  12. Additional Documents :

    For minors below the age of 18,proof of legal parenthood (if applicable) :

    *copy of either birth certificate or proof of adoption (if adopted).

    *custody decree in case parents are divorced or death certificate of parents (if applicable).

    *'Letter of Consent' from the legal guardian including his/her passport copy legalized by a notary public. (only required in case the legal guardian is not present during the Visa appointment.).

Professional

Doctor, engineer, lawyer, CA etc.

  1. Passport

    A valid passport that is original and at least 3/6 months validity is essential. Moreover,

    *the passport should not be older than 10years.

    *the passport must have at least two blank pages.

    *copies of your previous Schengen Visas (if applicable)

    Note: All previous passports and Visa's are required (if any).

  2. A Cover Letter

    A personal letter from the applicant covering personal details,the purpose of the visit to Bulgaria and should present a detailed trip itinerary.

    The required informations are :-

    1.applicants name.

    2.designation.

    3.passport number.

    4.accommodation.

    5.purpose and out lining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip.

    6.expenses etc.

    (also include all the details of the other members travelling with you)

  3. Round trip flight itinerary :

    Containing the dates and flight numbers specifying entry & exit from Bulgaria.

  4. Travel Insurance

    Insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen area. The Insurance must cover the repatriation costs up to 30,000 Euros. The Insurance must fully cover the whole period of stay within the Schengen area.

    *The conditions must be stated either on the insurance document or on a separate confirmation letter.

  5. Photo Specification :

    Passport sized photograph (3.5cm by 4.5cm)

    *The photo should be a recent whole face capture with a white background.

    *Neutral face expression (No smile & mouth closed) *Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.

  6. Flight and hotel reservations

    Valid Flight and Hotel bookings or the inviter's residence address is required

  7. Proof of civil status :

    *Marriage Certificate - if married (also NIkah Nama both in Bangla & English,for Muslim Marriage in A4 size photocopy)

    *Divorce Certificate - (talak nama) if applicable.

    *Death certificate - if applicable.

    *Birth certificate of children - if applicable.

  8. Invitation Letter (If Any)

    An original copy of the invitation letter from the company/ organization or Friends and Family with evidence.

  9. Applicant/Sponsor Financial Documents

    *Personal Bank Statement of the last 6 months & Bank Solvency certificate.

    *TIN certificate

    *Income Tax certificate (Last 2 years), Tax Return (ITR)

  10. Applicant/Sponsor Proof of Occupation and Identity

    *Visiting Card

    *If the applicant is a doctor, then he will show a BMDC certificate; If he is a lawyer, then he will have to show a Bar Council certificate; and others have to prove their occupation from their respective autonomous bodies.

    *Valid Passport, NID, photo, and birth certificate.

  11. Forwarding Letter

    The applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of the visa.

  12. Additional Documents :

    For minors below the age of 18,proof of legal parenthood (if applicable) :

    *copy of either birth certificate or proof of adoption (if adopted).

    *custody decree in case parents are divorced or death certificate of parents (if applicable).

    *'Letter of Consent' from the legal guardian including his/her passport copy legalized by a notary public. (only required in case the legal guardian is not present during the Visa appointment.).

Others

Students, homemakers, retired, dependants

  1. Passport

    A valid passport that is original and at least 3/6 months validity is essential. Moreover,

    *the passport should not be older than 10years.

    *the passport must have at least two blank pages.

    *copies of your previous Schengen Visas (if applicable)

    Note: All previous passports and Visa's are required (if any).

  2. A Cover Letter

    A personal letter from the applicant covering personal details,the purpose of the visit to Bulgaria and should present a detailed trip itinerary.

    The required informations are :-

    1.applicants name.

    2.designation.

    3.passport number.

    4.accommodation.

    5.purpose and out lining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip.

    6.expenses etc.

    (also include all the details of the other members travelling with you)

  3. Round trip flight itinerary :

    Containing the dates and flight numbers specifying entry & exit from Bulgaria.

  4. Travel Insurance

    Insurance must be valid for the whole Schengen area. The Insurance must cover the repatriation costs up to 30,000 Euros. The Insurance must fully cover the whole period of stay within the Schengen area.

    *The conditions must be stated either on the insurance document or on a separate confirmation letter.

  5. Photo Specification :

    Passport sized photograph (3.5cm by 4.5cm)

    *The photo should be a recent whole face capture with a white background.

    *Neutral face expression (No smile & mouth closed) *Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.

  6. Flight and hotel reservations

    Valid Flight and Hotel bookings or the inviter's residence address is required

  7. Proof of civil status :

    *Marriage Certificate - if married (also NIkah Nama both in Bangla & English,for Muslim Marriage in A4 size photocopy)

    *Divorce Certificate - (talak nama) if applicable.

    *Death certificate - if applicable.

    *Birth certificate of children - if applicable.

  8. Invitation Letter (If Any)

    An original copy of the invitation letter from the company/ organization or Friends and Family with evidence.

  9. Applicant/Sponsor Financial Documents

    *Personal Bank Statement of the last 6 months & Bank Solvency certificate.

    *TIN certificate

    *Income Tax certificate (Last 2 years), Tax Return (ITR)

  10. Applicant/Sponsor Proof of Occupation and Identity

    *Valid Passport, NID, photo, and birth certificate.

    *Visa request letter from the educational institute or student card/evidence of school enrollment (if student)

  11. Forwarding Letter

    The applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of the visa.

  12. Additional Documents :

    For minors below the age of 18,proof of legal parenthood (if applicable) :

    *copy of either birth certificate or proof of adoption (if adopted).

    *custody decree in case parents are divorced or death certificate of parents (if applicable).

    *'Letter of Consent' from the legal guardian including his/her passport copy legalized by a notary public. (only required in case the legal guardian is not present during the Visa appointment.).

Fees & charges

  • Visa Fees 80 EUROS (for adults).
  • Visa Fees 40 EUROS (for children aged 6-12).
  • Visa Application Service Center Charge BDT 5000 Approximately.
  • Travel Insurance Charge BDT 5000 Approximately.
  • Service Charge BDT 5,000.
  • Note: Bank draft charge and Visa application center fee might be charged.

Processing time

15 to 20 working days approximately. (The processing time at Embassy depends on the visa categories and proper representation of the visa application to the Visa office).

Sample documents & photos

About Bulgaria

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Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern flank of the Balkans, and is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east.

Bulgaria is a developing country, with an upper-middle-income economy, ranking 68th in the Human Development Index. Its market economy is part of the European Single Market and is largely based on services, followed by industry—especially machine building and mining—and agriculture. Widespread corruption is a major socioeconomic issue, although Bulgaria is no longer the most corrupt country in the European Union as of 2022, being overtaken by Hungary.Bulgaria is a member of the European Union, NATO, and the Council of Europe; it is also a founding member of the OSCE, and has taken a seat on the United Nations Security Council three times.

Capital
Sofia
Currency
Lev (BGN)
Language
Bulgarian
Religion
64.7% Christianity, 62.7% Bulgarian Orthodoxy, 2.0% Other Christian, 15.9% No religion, 9.8% Islam, 0.1% Others, 9.5% Unanswered
Population
6,520,314
Calling code
+359
Time zone
UTC+2 (EET)

Major cities

  • 1.Sofia
  • 2.Plovdiv
  • 3.Varna
  • 4.Burgas
  • 5.Russe.

Weather

The mean monthly temperature in the country ranges from -1℃ to 22 °C. Coldest temperatures are experienced in the northern winter months of December and January and warmest temperatures during northern hemisphere summer months of July and August.

Embassy & contacts

Consulate of Bulgaria in Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • House No. 14, 1st Floor, Road No. 50, Gulshan 2, Dhaka
  • +88029861686
  • imam.tanveer@gmail.com
  • Sunday: By appointment · Monday: By appointment · Tuesday: By appointment · Wednesday: By appointment · Thursday: By appointment · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed
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Important notes

Amy is not liable for any further delays in visa processing or for the approval or denial of any visa application, since this entirely depends on the Embassy. The embassy reserves the right to ask for more evidence and to contact the applicant for an interview if required.

Requirements are set by the embassy and can change without notice. The Amy Visa Team confirms the current checklist when you apply. Always verify before travel.

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