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Who Can Apply?

The applicant must be a resident.

You should provide evidence of your residence permission to be in Turkey. Resident permit should be valid 3 months further after the date of the expiry of the visa.

Ankara, Antalya, Gaziantep and Diyarbakır :

Adana, Adiyaman, Ardahan, Afyon, Agri, Amasya, Ankara, Antalya, Artvin, Aksaray, Bayburt, Batman, Bartin, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Burdur, Çankiri, Çorum, Diyarbakir, Düzce, Elazig, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskisehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gumushane, Hakkari, Hatay, Isparta, Icel (Mersin), Igdir, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Karabük, Kirsehir, Kirikkale, Kilis, Konya, Kütahya, Malatya, Kahramanmaras, Mardin, Mus, Nevsehir , Nigde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Siirt, Sinop, Sivas, Sirnak, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Sanliurfa, Usak, Van, Yozgat and Zonguldak.

Note: Applicants who will apply from Ankara are required to apply at least 15 working days in advance and also to attach their residence documents obtained from the Registry Office or the headman to their application files.

Edirne:

Edirne and its districts (Enez, Havsa, İpsala, Keşan, Lalapaşa, Meriç, Süloğlu, Uzunköprü) Tekirdağ and its districts (Çerkezköy, Çorlu, Hayrabolu, Malkara, Marmaraereğlisi, Muratlı, Saray, Şarköy) Kırklareli and its districts (Babaeski, Demirköy, Kofçaz, Lüleburgaz, Pehlivanköy, Vize)

Bursa and Izmir Visa Bursa, Bilecik, Balikesir, Mugla, Denizli, Aydin, Manisa, Izmir and Yalova.

Visa Types

Short term stay, up to 90 days (B visa, C visa)

• Tourism

• Visit to family or friends

• Business Visit

• Scientific Research / cultural / sport event

• Lorry Driver

• Transit

• Medical treatment

• Spouse / Family members of Bulgarian national Business owners of associate companies

Documents Required

⚠️ Required documents for Tourist visa:

Kindly note, list of required documents might vary depending on requirements of Bulgarian mission represented in different cities.

ATTENTION: There is no option to request submitted documents to be returned, please provide copies of all original documents which you would like to get back.

ATTENTION:The Bulgarian mission has the right to ask for any other additional documents it considers necessary, may call the applicant for an interview, and has a contractual right of refusal. In all cases the visa fee and service fee is non-refundable.

1. Completed and signed application form. If the applicant is a minor, signature(s) of the legal guardian(s) is required.

2. 2 photo for visa 35 x 45 mm(not older than 6 months), biometric type with white background.

3. A valid passport or other travel document issued within the last 10 years and it should have at least 2 empty pages. Passport must be valid for 6 (six) months after the expiry date of the visa.. Photocopies of the first page of it and old schengen visas for last 3 years.

4. Flight ticket reservation or proof of intended transport. (not mandatory)

5. Confirmation of hotel reservation in Bulgaria indicating period of stay / Prepaid hotel voucher issued by accredited Travel agency. 100% of the total acommodation price needs to be paid.

6. Residential Certificate

7. Proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months or similar. (amount equivalent to at least 50 Euros per day)

8. Extract of Turkish family book showing family link, civil status, parents, spouse, children and siblings.

9. If the applicant is employed; Permission letter from the employer and approval for leave (signiture, stamp, adress and telephone of company), SGK statements. If the applicant is farmer; Farming certification. If the applicant is employed or owner of a private company; Signatury circular, Company registration in chamber of commerce, Bullettin of the trade register, Tax registration certificate of the company. If the applicant is retired; Retirement certificate or retired bank statement.

10. If the applicant is student; Student certificate. If the applicant is under the age of 18; Letter of Consent from parents which has to be approved by Notary Public(if the applicant will travel just with mother or just with father).

11. A signed letter explaining your reason for wishing to visit Bulgaria.

12. Travel Health Insurance valid in the Republic of Bulgaria, which covers the travel dates.

13. Original bank receipt for a visa fee submitted on behalf of the Embassy in Garanti Bank. (In the receipt must be written name, surname and passport number of the applicant).

14. Please Note : The applicants who will apply from Ankara must apply at least 15 working days before. Also the applicants must attach to their applications files the residence document which is taken from the Directorate General of Civil Registration and Citizenship Affairs or headman.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

• Identify visa type (Choose the right visa for your trip).

• Begin your application (Get started with your visa application).

  • Once you are ready to apply, you can download the visa application form , complete it, print the complete form and bring it with you to the Visa Application Centre (together with the documents required for the Visa category chosen) for submission.

• Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents are ready and properly organized.

• Book an Appointment: Schedule your appointment for submitting the application and biometrics. If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group.

• Pay the Fees: Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your visa application fee. If you download the form to print and bring to the Visa Application Centre, payment will be made at the time of your appointment. You can pay the visa fee at the visa application centre

• Submit Application: Attend the appointment at the visa center, submit your documents, and provide biometrics.

• Track your application (Stay informed about the progress of your application).

• Collect your passport: After a visa application decision has been made, you can pick up your documents from the Visa Application Centre or have your documents returned to you by courier for an additional fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 How far in advance I should apply?

Ans.1 We suggest that you do not buy tickets or make non-refundable travel arrangements until your visa has been issued. Sometimes visa application’s assessment might require additional time, so please apply in advance of your travel date. A visa application should be submitted at least 15 days before the intended visit and cannot be submitted earlier than three months before the intended visit.

Q.2 I am travelling with my underage child. Is it enough to prepare one set of documents for myself and mention my child’s details in the same application?

Ans.2 Please prepare separate set of documents for each applying person. Even underage child, whether child’s details are indorsed in parent’s passport or he / she has own passport have to have separate invitation and set of applicable documents. Payment for lodging the application for Bulgarian visa has to be paid as well.

Q.3 Do I need to go for Interview to the Embassy / Consulate General of Bulgaria?

Ans.3 The Embassy / Consulate General of Bulgaria may call some applicants for interview. The decision for calling an applicant for interview will be taken after assessment of Visa Application.

Q.4 How long does it take?

Ans.4 Processing time depends on the season and workload of Visa Section of Embassy / Consulate General.

How to Book an Appointment

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