Why is it better to apply for a Bulgarian visa to us?
- 9 years of successful experience, confirmed by hundreds of real reviews on Yandex, Google and other services
- We are an accredited tour operator and work with the Bulgarian Consulate without intermediaries
- No hidden fees or imposition of services
- The shortest possible time for processing documents without delays in issuing completed passports
- Convenience of obtaining a visa in one place: photo, insurance, and notary
- Possibility to submit/receive documents both in person and by courier
Our task is to make obtaining a visa as comfortable and fast as possible. We always meet every tourist halfway and try to solve any problem.
How long does it take to get a visa to the Czech Republic?
As in all other countries of the Schengen Area, to which the Czech Republic belongs, the period for obtaining a short-term Schengen visa to the Czech Republic is a maximum of two weeks. But this is the deadline specified by law. In practice, visa permits are issued much earlier
. Residents of the largest cities in the Russian Federation that have Czech consulates receive the fastest response to their application.
Residents of the Russian capital can also obtain a Schengen visa to the Czech Republic in the shortest possible time.
But applicants for a national long-term visa should prepare for a longer and more careful consideration of their application. For this reason, it will take about a month to wait for the documents to be issued.
Applying for a visa to Bulgaria
To obtain a Bulgarian visa, in most cases, a foreign passport, a photograph and a completed simplified application form are sufficient. The application form can be submitted online or completed by hand.
The office is located in the center of Moscow, 3 minutes from the Kuznetsky Most metro station.
Over 7 years of work, we have won the trust of thousands of regular customers. Bulgaria expert is not an intermediary. We are registered in the register of tour operators and are accredited by the Bulgarian Consulate in Moscow.
For your convenience, you can order a courier to deliver documents and passports, take a photo for a visa in the office and buy travel insurance at the best rates.
Important information about COVID-19 List of documents for a visa to Bulgaria Application period Validity period Number of entries Filling out the form Photo requirements Frequently asked questions
Where to go for help?
For citizens of Ukraine
The Bulgarian Consulate in Odessa is located on the street. Posmitnogo, house 9. Contact phone number 48-74-66-339.
Russian Federation
The address of the Consulate General of Bulgaria in St. Petersburg is st. Ryleeva, house 27. Visa department phone number 27-57-537.
In Yekaterinburg it is located on the street. K. Liebknecht, house 22. Contact phone +7-343-27-26-908. Reception days are Monday-Friday.
The Bulgarian Embassy in Moscow is located on the street. Mosfilmovskaya, house 66/2. Help desk phone number +7-499-14-36-230. Official website of the embassy https://posolstva-vmoskve.ru/29-posolstvo-bolgarii-vg.-moskve.html. Visitor reception hours are from Monday to Friday from 9 to 17.30 (lunch break from 13 to 14.00). The Embassy of the Bulgarian Republic is closed on holidays.
Residents of Kaliningrad can contact the Bulgarian visa service center at the address: st. 1812, building 126, Krasnoyarsk - Exhibition Center on Maerchaka Street, building 16.
Addresses of visa service centers: - Novosibirsk - st. Chelyuskintsev, house 15b; - Irkutsk - st. October Revolution, building 11a; - Samara - st. Michurina, house 78;
Moldova
In Chisinau it is located on the street. Bucuresti, building 92.
Belarus
The address of the consular service in Belarus is Minsk, pl. Svobody, building 11.
Kazakhstan
In Almaty – st. Timiryazeva, 28v.
How to find out if a visa is ready
You can find out the readiness of a visa by passport number without even visiting the Bulgarian embassy, but by using the website https://www.bolgaria.ru/visa. To do this, you need to enter the required numbers in the “Passport number” column and click the “Check” menu button.
Most often you won’t have to find out the queue number in Moscow, since it practically does not exist. Registration for an appointment with the consul is usually carried out from 9 to 11.00. The queue of people is usually small. In general, you need to look and decide everything directly on the spot.
List of documents for a visa to Bulgaria
Tourist visa
- International passport (validity must be at least three months longer than the end date of the trip);
- 2 photos. Photography requirements;
- A completed application form. You can fill it out on the website or in our office;
- Insurance for the entire period of stay. You can get insurance from us
You can read more about the standard package of documents for a visa here.
Child visa
- Birth certificate;
- Consent to travel from parents
You can read more about the documents for a child visa here.
Multiple visa
- For a child: cross consent of both parents for the child to travel for the entire duration of the visa, even if the parents are traveling with the child for the first time
You can read more about the multivisa here.
Visa to Bulgaria for real estate
- Real estate purchase and sale act;
- Certificate of commissioning or certificate of payment of taxes in the Republic of Belarus;
You can read more about real estate visa requirements here.
How to track readiness
There are three options to find out about the readiness of documents for departure: personally visit the organization where you submitted the application, find out everything by phone and check via the Internet.
The first method is the most expensive and time-consuming, especially if you need to travel far. To obtain the necessary information, you should have an internal passport and a paid check with you
. If the applicant cannot appear in person, his representative must present a power of attorney with a copy of his passport or documentary evidence of a close relationship with the applicant. Without this, it is impossible to find out any information about a visa, much less obtain one.
A phone call is much more convenient, and you receive the required number from a center employee when submitting documents. However, during the season when consulates and visa centers are very busy, it is not always possible to immediately get an answer by phone. Calls are accepted only on weekdays; the work schedule should be further clarified on the organization’s website or when submitting documents from the center (consulate) staff
. To confirm your identity, you will need to provide the information you entered in the application form.
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Visa Application Centre of Finland
Step 1. First you need to register on the department’s website - each diplomatic mission and visa center has its own. Registration is very simple and only takes a few minutes.
Choosing the place to submit documents for a Schengen visa
Electronic registration
Next, fill in the information about the applicants
Step 2. Next, on the main page, find the button “track your application online” or “finish visa readiness” (the names of the links may vary) and go to the page for tracking the status of document review.
Registration on the visa center website
Step 3. Fill out the form that appears on the screen. The top column indicates the registration number indicated in the ICR check that was issued to you after submitting the application
. The number must be in the standard format - FNRU/010101/0123/01, otherwise the system will not accept your request.
Next, you need to enter information about your application.
Step 5. If the data is entered correctly, all you have to do is click the “submit” button and wait for the result. A window with the status of the documents will appear on the screen:
- application accepted;
- is pending;
- documents are ready.
Or like this:
- application accepted;
- sent to the embassy;
- received from the embassy.
The wording may vary slightly between sites, it doesn't really matter. As you progress through the processing stages, checkboxes are placed next to the statuses, so you can immediately see at what stage of consideration your application is. If a visa is refused, a “rejected by embassy” label appears.
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Finland visa centers on Google maps
You can also pick up a visa in different ways - by going to the visa center yourself or ordering delivery by courier. In the first case, you need to wait for the notification with the date of the visit, which will be sent to you by email
. The second option is more convenient, since you don’t need to go anywhere, and the documents will be delivered straight to your home. The main thing is to immediately check the presence of the necessary stamps and the correctness of the personal data indicated on the visa.
If tourists visit Finland many times during the year, they can be issued a multiple-entry Schengen visa for a period of 2 years
Video - Checking the readiness of a visa to Finland
Finland is a popular country to visit for Russians, especially from nearby regions such as the Leningrad region. To obtain a visa in 2021, you will need a small package of documents and a completed application form.
personally contact
to the Visa Application Center or Consulate or use third parties who have a executed power of attorney. Recently, submitting documents has become possible via the Internet.
Every year the Finnish Migration Service tries to ease the rules for the entry of tourists from Russia. One of the results of the work was the emergence of the ability to check visa readiness online
. To do this, you only need a special number and Internet access.
Validity
The validity period of a Bulgarian visa depends on its type.
A single or double entry visa is issued for specific travel dates. It is always better to extend these dates by a few days so that changes in departure dates do not require a visa re-issue.
A tourist multiple visa is valid for up to a year, but you can stay in Bulgaria on such a visa only for up to 90 days in a six-month period.
You can check visa violations, as well as find out the number of remaining days on the visa calculator page.
A real estate visa is valid for 3 years.
Production time
Visa processing times may vary. They usually depend on the method of submitting documents, the length of stay abroad, as well as the amount that the applicant can pay for paperwork.
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Deadlines for obtaining a permit depending on the method of application:
- Through a travel company, obtaining permission to travel to Bulgaria usually takes from 5 to 10 working days at different times of the year and the demand for the service. However, the exact deadlines should be obtained from the manager accepting the documents. In this case, the time for delivery of the finished visa is also added to the processing time;
- Through the Consulate, as well as visa centers in your own or nearest city, paperwork takes no more than 6 working days. In addition to the waiting time, the period for delivery of the completed permit is added;
- An urgent visa at the Consulate or visa center for an additional fee is issued within 2 days from the date of submission of the application.
Filling out the form
The most convenient way to fill out a visa application is online. You can also print it out and fill it out by hand at home or in our office. In the questionnaire it is enough to indicate:
- First and Last Name;
- Family status;
- Information about the place of work/study;
- Contact phone number;
- Residence address;
- Information about your place of stay in Bulgaria.
An example of filling is given for each field. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about filling out the Questionnaire can be found here.
Important information about COVID-19
What documents are needed to enter Bulgaria in 2021?
According to the decree of the Bulgarian Ministry of Health, starting from July 8, 2021, in addition to the standard set of documents, the following will be required:
- Negative PCR test for COVID-19.
The document confirms that the tourist is not suffering from coronavirus at the moment. The test must be negative and carried out no later than 72 hours before crossing the border. The date of the study is important, not the date of receipt of the document.
Do children need certificates?
The decree of the Bulgarian Ministry of Health dated June 30, 2021 states that children under 12 years of age can enter Bulgaria without a PCR test.
What language should the certificates be in?
There are no language requirements, however, at passport control, the foreign border guard must clearly understand the essence of the document, so each certificate must contain the tourist’s first and last name in Latin, as in the international passport, as well as all key information in international format.
What information should be included in the certificates?
For a vaccination certificate:
- First and last name in Latin as in the passport
- Date of birth
- Vaccination completion date
- Vaccine name
- Vaccine batch number
- Information about vaccine certification
For PCR test:
- First and last name in Latin as in the passport
- Test results (specifically: PCR + Negative)
- Test date
- Details of the medical institution that issued the document: Name in Latin
- Contact information in international format
Is the Sputnik V vaccine suitable?
Yes, in the decree of the Ministry of Health of Bulgaria No. RD-01-278 dated April 29, 2021, Sputnik V is recognized as valid. Tourists who have been vaccinated with this vaccine and have received a certificate can enter Bulgaria. However, from July 8, 2021, even vaccinated citizens will have to do a PCR test.
Do COVID-19 certificates need to be certified/translated?
No, you need to have the original document.
Have the entry rules for a Schengen visa changed?
The rules for entering Bulgaria with a Schengen visa have not changed, but the COVID-19 document requirements are the same as for a national visa.
Is it possible to travel from Bulgaria to other countries in 2021?
Each country has its own entry rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, if you plan to visit another country from Bulgaria, you need to find out the entry conditions for each specific country.
FAQ
What is included in the visa cost? Is the price final or will there be additional payments?
The price indicated on the website includes the consular fee and our services, that is, the price is final. However, it is worth remembering that you will need travel insurance. You can bring your own or register with us. Before purchasing insurance, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with our rates from the best insurance companies.
Is insurance required to obtain a visa?
Yes, travel insurance is required to obtain both a Bulgarian and any other visa.
Which countries can you visit with a Bulgarian visa?
In addition to Bulgaria itself, you can visit Romania, Croatia, and Cyprus. However, you need to remember that the visa must be multiple (double or multi), since there will be several crossings of the Bulgarian border.
What is a multiple entry visa? How to get it?
A multiple visa is a visa that allows you to enter the country an unlimited number of times, but with a limitation on your stay. With a Bulgarian multiple entry visa you can stay in the country for up to 90 days every six months, that is, up to 180 days a year in total. A multiple visa can be obtained by those who already had a Bulgarian or Schengen visa in the previous year. Our employees will help you apply for a multiple visa.
Is it possible to get a multiple visa in a blank passport if you have not had any visas before?
As practice shows, the Consulate will most likely refuse in this case. However, you can request a double entry visa.
Do you have discounts for disabled people?
Yes, if you provide a certificate of disability, the cost of a tourist visa will be 1000 rubles, a real estate visa – 2000 rubles.
The child is flying without parents or with one parent. What documents are needed?
In addition to the standard set of documents, the child will need a notarized consent to travel from both parents or from the one who is not traveling with the child. Consent is necessary in any case, even if the child is traveling with close relatives.
If the owner of the property is my spouse, can I get a visa for 3 years?
Yes, the owner of the property can apply for himself, his spouse and his minor (under 18 years old) children.
If the property belongs to a grandparent, can a real estate visa be issued for grandchildren?
No, in this case it won't work.
How can I find out if my visa is ready?
You can find out about the status of your application at any time on our website by indicating your first and last name as in your passport. However, this does not have to be done, since the applicant will receive an SMS notification as soon as the passport is ready.
We are going to Bulgaria by car/bus. What kind of visa do we need to apply for?
If you are going to Bulgaria from Russia by car, then you should apply for a Bulgarian multiple visa and, on its basis, a transit Schengen visa for the country into which you will be entering for the first time (for example, Poland).
We issue a multiple visa for a child. What documents are needed?
When applying for a multiple visa for a child, in addition to the standard package of documents, the Consulate requires a “cross” notarized consent to leave. Since a child can cross the border multiple times during the year, parents must have mutual consent. Every notary has the text of such documents.
Do I need to take fingerprints for a Bulgarian visa?
No, for a Bulgarian visa you do not need to submit biometrics, as for Schengen.
Is it possible to hand over passports for the whole family to one person?
Yes, the mandatory presence of all applicants is not required. One representative for everyone can submit documents. Moreover, it is possible to order a courier to deliver completed passports.
Do you need to make an appointment?
No, you can come to us at any working time. We have no queues and most likely you will spend no more than 10-15 minutes in our office.
How to submit documents from the regions?
If you do not have the opportunity to visit our office in Moscow, it is possible to send documents by any courier service to our address: 107031, Moscow, st. Kuznetsky Most, 19, 5 entrance, office 33. Ready passports can also be sent back by mail.
Is it possible to enter Bulgaria with a Schengen visa?
Entry into Bulgaria with a Schengen visa is possible, but subject to certain conditions. A detailed description can be read here
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It is important to know
- Bulgaria, as a rule, issues a single-entry visa as the first visa, and upon subsequent registration issues a multiple-entry visa for 1 year (or more).
- It is relatively difficult to obtain a business visa (especially a multiple-entry visa).
- Failures are relatively rare, but they do happen. The most common reasons for refusal.
- It is possible to enter Bulgaria with a Schengen visa without obtaining a separate Bulgarian visa if you have a double or multiple entry Schengen visa. Bulgaria does not “take away” the number of days the Schengen visa is valid. The main thing is that the Schengen visa is valid for the entire required period of stay in Bulgaria. As is the case with the Schengen countries, you can stay in Bulgaria for no more than 90 days out of every 180 days. If you have used up the days of your possible stay in Schengen on a multiple-entry Schengen visa (for example, you have exhausted the possible 90 days out of 180 days), but your Schengen visa is still valid for some time, then with this visa you can still safely enter Bulgaria and stay there until the last day of validity of the Schengen visa (but no more than 90 days out of every 180 days, of course), since the days spent in Schengen do not in any way affect the days spent in Bulgaria, and vice versa.
- It is possible to enter Bulgaria with a valid double or multiple entry visa valid for at least 6 months, issued by Croatia, Romania or Cyprus.
