Bulgaria Long-Stay (Type D) Verified 2026-04-29Bulgaria Long-Term Visa (Type D, >90 days)
Apply for a Bulgaria Long-Term Visa (Type D) from India — for stays >90 days for work, family reunification, study, or other long-stay purposes. ₹11,000 visa fee + ₹3,080 VFS.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Bulgaria visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Up to 15 calendar days from when the Embassy receives your complete application
Stay Duration
More than 90 days — leads to a Bulgarian residence permit
Starting Fee
₹11,000
Apply At
10 VFS centres
Your whole Bulgaria Long Term Visa Type D,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Bulgaria file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges
File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, justified
₹24,999–₹34,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Bulgaria visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your Bulgaria visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Bulgaria, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Bulgaria after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in Bulgaria is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Bulgaria), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Bulgaria process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Bulgaria visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Indian-resident applicants apply via VFS Global India. Direct Embassy submission only by prior appointment for special EU-family or compassionate cases.
- 2Status queries and missing-document submissions go to bgconsuldelhi@yahoo.com — emails to other Embassy addresses are disregarded.
- 3Bulgaria became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025. Holders of Schengen Type C (two/multiple entry), Type D (long-stay), or Schengen-state residence permits can enter Bulgaria WITHOUT a separate Bulgarian visa for stays up to 90 days in 6 months.
- 4Diplomatic and Official Indian Passport holders can transit / enter Bulgaria visa-free for short-term visits up to 90 days in 6 months (since 02 July 2009).
- 5The applicant bears responsibility for ALL content of the application — an authorised representative cannot accept liability.
- 6The Embassy can request additional documents at any time during examination and may call applicants for an interview.
- 7Possessing a valid Bulgaria / Schengen visa does NOT guarantee entry — final entry decision rests with the border immigration officer.
Who Can Apply
- Work — with a positive Migration Directorate notification for labour-market access (FRBA Art. 24i / 24и / 33k)
- Family reunification — joining a family member with Bulgarian residence (FRBA Art. 24, para 1, item 13)
- Specialised stay — defined in FRBA Art. 24, para 1, item 18 (with proof of family relationship + accommodation + financial means)
- Study — admission to a Bulgarian university with Ministry of Education and Science confirmation (FRBA Art. 24в)
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Bulgaria cases the right way.
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Bulgaria / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Long-Term Visa (Type D, >90 days) | ₹11,000 |
| Children 6–12 years | FREE |
| VFS Logistics service charge (Long-Term) | ₹3,080 |
| Optional Courier | ₹735 |
| Optional Courier with assurance | ₹1,260 |
| Optional SMS service | ₹420 |
| Optional Premium Lounge | ₹3,360 |
Visa fees and VFS service charges are non-refundable, regardless of visa outcome. From 12 August 2024, applicants can pay visa fees and VFS logistics via Card / Cash / UPI. Approximate total for an adult short-stay visa: ₹12,430 (₹9,900 + ₹2,530). Long-Term D total: ₹14,080. Diplomatic and Official Indian Passport holders can transit / visit Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days within 6 months.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Work — FRBA Art. 24i / 24и (labour-market access)
5 items- Application form (Bulgaria Visa Application Form)Required
- Valid passportRequired
- Copy — Notification from Migration Directorate with positive opinion for granting access to the labour marketRequired
- Paid fee receiptRequired
- Medical insurance for the period of initial entry into BulgariaRequired
Work — FRBA Art. 33k (alternative work category)
5 items- Application formRequired
- Valid passportRequired
- Copy — Notification from Migration Directorate with positive opinion for granting access to the labour marketRequired
- Paid fee receiptRequired
- Medical insurance for the period of initial entry into BulgariaRequired
Family Reunification — FRBA Art. 24, para 1, item 13
5 items- Application formRequired
- Valid passportRequired
- Notification from Migration Directorate with positive decision for family reunificationRequired
- Medical insurance for the period of initial entry into BulgariaRequired
- Paid fee receiptRequired
Specialised stay — FRBA Art. 24, para 1, item 18
7 items- Application formRequired
- Valid passportRequired
- Documents certifying family relationshipRequired
Recognised and registered or allowed for enforcement under Bulgarian legislation: marriage certificate, birth certificate, or certificate of family status
- Proof of secured accommodationRequired
Ownership document OR lease agreement; in case of lease — notarised declaration from the property owner providing the address of residence
- Medical insurance for the period of initial entry into BulgariaRequired
- Proof of financial means for subsistenceRequired
In an amount not less than the minimum monthly salary for the period of residence
- Certificate of criminal record OR criminal / police registrationRequired
Issued in accordance with the legislation of the country of citizenship, country of origin, or habitual residence
Study — FRBA Art. 24в, para 1 (Education)
11 items- Application formRequired
- Valid passportRequired
- Proof of secured accommodationRequired
Ownership document OR lease agreement; if lease — notarised declaration from property owner providing address of residence
- Medical insurance for the period of initial entry into BulgariaRequired
- Confirmation letter from Ministry of Education and ScienceRequired
- Confirmation letter from the University of admissionRequired
- Proof of possession of financial means for subsistenceRequired
- Notarised declaration from parent(s) covering education + stay expensesRequired
With bank statements + other financial documents from the parent(s)
- 3 months bank statements — for both supporting person AND applicantRequired
- If applicant is a MINOR — Notarised declaration from parents agreeing to study in BulgariaRequired
- Certificate of criminal record OR criminal / police registrationRequired
All applicants — additional
1 item- All documents issued abroad must bear necessary certifications, legalisations, AND translationRequired
Apostille for documents from Hague Convention countries; Embassy / MEA legalisation otherwise. Bulgarian translation may also be required.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
10 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Identify your specific FRBA legal basis
Work (Art. 24i or 33k), Family Reunification (Art. 24 para 1 item 13), Specialised Stay (Art. 24 para 1 item 18), or Study (Art. 24в).
- 02
Get the Migration Directorate notification (Work / Family Reunification)
For Work and Family Reunification, the Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Bulgaria must issue a positive notification BEFORE you apply for the visa. Your Bulgarian employer / family member files this on your behalf — process takes 2-3 months.
- 03
For Study — secure admission letter + Ministry of Education confirmation
Bulgarian university admission letter PLUS Ministry of Education and Science confirmation. Both required.
- 04
Get all foreign documents apostilled and translated
Apostille via Indian MEA for Hague Convention countries; otherwise full legalisation. Bulgarian translation by a certified translator may be required.
- 05
Prepare proof of accommodation + financial means
Ownership / lease + notarised owner's declaration. Financial means at least minimum Bulgarian monthly salary for the residence period.
- 06
Get criminal-record certificate
From your country of citizenship / origin / habitual residence. Apostilled + translated.
- 07
Download and complete the Bulgaria Visa Application Form
From VFS Global Bulgaria. Sign in TWO places.
- 08
Get ICAO-compliant photographs
3.5 × 4.5 cm, light background.
- 09
Book VFS appointment + submit in person
Pay ₹11,000 visa fee + ₹3,080 VFS Logistics. First trip MUST be in person.
- 10
Track and collect
Up to 15 calendar days from Embassy receipt — but May extend significantly for Type D applications. After approval, enter Bulgaria and apply for residence permit at the local Migration Directorate.
What works
23 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Travel medical insurance must be issued by an APPROVED EU / VFS-listed insurer with minimum €30,000 cover. Without it your application will be rejected outright.
- Bank statements must show last 3 months of activity — both saving + current accounts where applicable.
- Three years of ITR / ITR-V are mandatory — personal AND company (if you are self-employed).
- Application form MUST be signed in TWO places: field 37 + the last field. A common mistake.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Migration Directorate notification missing OR not yet issued
- 2Foreign documents not properly apostilled / legalised / translated
- 3Insufficient proof of secured accommodation
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Bulgaria
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
VFS application centres
Schengen Tourist Visa Eligibility Check
Answer 10 quick questions to see your likelihood of approval. This is not a guarantee — final decision is always with the Embassy — but it flags common weak spots so you can address them before applying.
What's the primary purpose of your trip?
How long do you plan to stay?
Have you previously visited any Schengen country?
Have you ever been refused a Schengen (or any country's) visa?
Past refusals must be disclosed — they show up in VIS database across Schengen countries.
Do you have confirmed travel bookings?
Reservations are enough — don't buy tickets until visa approval.
What's your current employment status?
What's your typical 3-month bank balance?
Schengen needs ~₹700/day covered. For a 10-day trip, minimum ₹70,000 stable balance.
How many years of Income Tax Returns (ITR) can you show?
What are your strongest ties to India (return-intent)?
Embassies want evidence you'll come back — not overstay.
Who are you travelling with?
Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered straight
Type C is short-stay (≤90 days). Type D is long-stay (>90 days) — for work, family reunification, study, or other long-stay purposes. Type D is the gateway to a Bulgarian residence permit issued by the Migration Directorate.
VFS quotes 'up to 15 calendar days' but Type D applications often take significantly longer — 30-60 days is common. The bottleneck is the Migration Directorate notification (for Work / Family Reunification), which itself takes 2-3 months. Plan 4-6 months total.
Approximately ₹14,080 for the visa portion alone — ₹11,000 visa fee + ₹3,080 VFS Logistics. Excludes apostille / legalisation costs (~₹500-2,000), translation (~₹500-1,500 per document), and the residence permit fees later in Bulgaria.
Within 90 days of entering Bulgaria, you apply for a residence permit at the local Migration Directorate office. The visa allows you to enter and start the residence-permit process; the residence permit is the actual long-term legal status.
For Work and Family Reunification grounds, your Bulgarian employer / family member files a request with the Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Interior. The Directorate issues a positive opinion (notification) for granting access to the labour market or family reunification BEFORE you can apply for the Type D visa.
We can coordinate with your Bulgarian employer / sponsor / university to ensure their Migration Directorate filing is complete, then handle the Indian-side visa application end-to-end. Book a ₹499 consultation to scope your case.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Bulgaria visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Bulgaria actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Typical result
~1 in 2 visitor files refused
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Bulgaria file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind 70% of Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Bulgaria visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by applicants from across India
We've helped many applicants from across India get their Bulgaria visa — the easy way.
From first-time Bulgaria visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided applicants from across India through Bulgaria's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
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View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Bulgaria website and Embassy of Bulgaria. Last verified 2026-04-29. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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