# Bulgaria visa for Nepali citizens

> Bulgaria visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting Bulgaria as tourists use the Type C — Tourist. Visa fee: EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Processing time: 15 working days standard. Apply through Embassy of Bulgaria New Delhi.

- **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required — Schengen short-stay visa
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/bulgaria
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- **Address:** 16/17 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
- **Phone:** +91 11 2611 5012, +91 11 2611 5014
- **Email:** bgconsuldelhi@yahoo.com, embassy.delhi@mfa.bg
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; consular section Mon / Wed / Fri 09:30–12:30 by appointment only — walk-ins not accepted for Nepal applicants.
- **Application centre:** Embassy of Bulgaria New Delhi (interview required for Type D) + VFS Global Bulgaria — Type C: lodge online via VFS Global Bulgaria India OR submit at Embassy New Delhi. Type D: MUST be lodged in person at Embassy New Delhi (16/17 Chandragupta Marg) — Bulgarian Foreigners Act mandates a personal interview with no exceptions. There is no Bulgarian visa application centre or VFS partner in Kathmandu — Nepal applicants travel to New Delhi at least once for biometric capture and Type D interview.
- **Online portal:** https://www.mfa.bg/en/services-travel/consular-services/travel-bulgaria/visa-bulgaria (Bulgarian MFA visa hub) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com (VFS Global Bulgaria — Type C intake partner for India / Nepal applicants) · https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/india (Embassy of Bulgaria in New Delhi)
- **Payment:** Visa, MasterCard, AmEx at Embassy New Delhi or VFS Global (EUR billing — Type C EUR 90, Type D EUR 100). Inside Bulgaria, BGN (Bulgarian lev) cash / card at the Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Interior for residence-permit fees.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, leisure travel within Bulgaria (and any other Schengen state).
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 5 years (most first-time grants are single-entry 90/180).
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. VFS service fee EUR ~30 added at intake.
**Processing time:** 15 working days standard (10 working days minimum); urgent applications expedited to 7–10 days.
**How to apply:** Lodge via VFS Global Bulgaria India (or directly at Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi). Documents + biometrics captured at VFS / Embassy. Decision delivered as visa sticker on passport.
**Financial requirement:** EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (Schengen-prescribed level for Bulgaria). Bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

**Required documents:**

- Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Schengen departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years)
- Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, ICAO-compliant)
- Schengen visa application form (downloaded from mfa.bg) + fees paid
- Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent — minimum NPR ~6 lakh for 90-day trip)
- Confirmed return ticket (or full Schengen itinerary with onward flight)
- Hotel booking confirmation for full stay in Bulgaria (and any onward Schengen stops)
- Travel medical insurance covering full trip with EUR 30,000+ medical cover, valid in entire Schengen Area
- Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary
- VFS / Embassy appointment confirmation
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Bulgaria became full Schengen member on 1 January 2025 — your Bulgarian Type C is now usable across all 29 Schengen states on the same 90/180 day-clock.
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties, low bank balance, vague itinerary, undisclosed prior refusals (cross-checked via VIS), insurance not Schengen-valid.
- A Type C tourist visa is non-extendable inside Schengen — leave by day 90 or apply for a Type D long-stay before that.

### Business — Type C — Business (Schengen Uniform Visa)

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, after-sales support — no employment in Bulgaria.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 5 years for established business profiles.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 90 + VFS service fee.
**Processing time:** 15 working days; urgent 7–10 days.
**How to apply:** Via VFS Global Bulgaria India or Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter from Bulgarian company (host details, EIK/BULSTAT tax IDs, purpose, duration, who covers costs — notarised at a Bulgarian notary)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Schengen-valid travel insurance (EUR 30,000+ medical cover)
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Transit — Type A — Airport Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through the international zone of Sofia (SOF) / Burgas (BOJ) / Varna (VAR) airports en route to a third country, without entering Schengen territory.
**Stay duration:** Up to 24 hours airside.
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Fee:** EUR 90.
**Processing time:** 10–15 working days.
**How to apply:** Via VFS Global Bulgaria India or Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 24 hours of arrival
- Visa for next destination
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- Nepal is on the Schengen Annex I list of nationalities requiring an airport-transit visa for layovers > 1 hour.
- For layover plans involving leaving the airport, apply for Type C single-entry instead.

### Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation in Bulgaria, or accompany a patient.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per 180; renewable as Type D inside Bulgaria for longer treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 90.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (5–10 days); non-urgent 15 days.
**How to apply:** Via VFS Global or Embassy New Delhi; embassy can fast-track urgent medical applications.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from Bulgarian treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing EUR-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English translations + apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, application form
- Schengen-valid health insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Accommodation arrangements in Bulgaria
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Sofia hospitals commonly used by international patients: Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda, Pirogov Emergency Hospital, Aleksandrovska University Hospital, Hill Clinic.
- For treatment > 90 days, switch to Type D inside Bulgaria via Migration Directorate — apply for Razreshenie za Prebivavane on medical grounds within 14 days of arrival.

### Family Visit — Type C — Private Visit (Family / Friends)

**Purpose:** Visit relatives or friends resident in Bulgaria.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within 180.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 90.
**Processing time:** 15 working days.
**How to apply:** Via VFS Global or Embassy New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, application form
- Invitation letter from Bulgarian host — notarised at a Bulgarian notary public, registered at the Migration Directorate
- Host's Bulgarian passport / Razreshenie za Prebivavane / Bulgarian ID copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated + apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Schengen-valid travel insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a Bulgarian higher education institution accredited by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) / Bulgarian-language preparatory year / approved exchange (Erasmus+ / bilateral).
**Stay duration:** Type D entry visa stay 6 or 12 months -> convert to Razreshenie za Prebivavane (Residence Permit, study basis) for course duration on arrival.
**Validity:** Type D 6 or 12 months; residence permit aligned to course end + 30-day buffer.
**Entries:** Multiple (after residence permit issued).
**Fee:** EUR 100 (Type D 6-month) / EUR 200 (Type D 12-month) + BGN 500 (Razreshenie za Prebivavane, paid in-country at Migration Directorate).
**Processing time:** 35 business days standard; up to 6 months for some grounds. Apply at least 45 days before intended travel.
**How to apply:** IN PERSON at Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi (mandatory interview under Foreigners Act with no exceptions); residence permit applied IN Bulgaria at Migration Directorate within 14 days of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** BGN 500/month (Bulgarian student maintenance level) + tuition + return airfare. Bank statements 6+ months OR sponsor affidavit + sponsor income proof + scholarship letter (if applicable). Total typically EUR 3,000–4,000 in deposit.

**Required documents:**

- Letter of Acceptance from Bulgarian university (NEAA-accredited; sealed by Ministry of Education)
- Tuition payment receipt (or first-instalment) OR scholarship confirmation letter (Bulgarian state / Erasmus+ / bilateral)
- Schengen-valid health insurance (EUR 30,000+, full visa duration)
- Passport, photo, application form
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) — notarised English / Bulgarian translations + MoFA Nepal apostille
- English / Bulgarian language proficiency proof (course-dependent — IELTS 5.5+ for English-medium, Bulgarian B1 for Bulgarian-medium)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, fixed deposits, education-loan sanction, sponsor affidavit)
- Source-of-funds explanation (property valuation, sponsor income tax returns)
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled by MoFA Nepal)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor
- Statement of purpose / CV
- Mandatory in-person interview at Embassy New Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Type D student visa holders MUST register at Migration Directorate within 14 days of arrival to obtain Razreshenie za Prebivavane (Residence Permit — study basis).
- Work rights on student permit: up to 20 hours/week during term, full-time during scheduled breaks.
- Most Nepali Bulgaria-uni applicants target: Sofia University "St Kliment Ohridski", Medical University Sofia / Plovdiv / Varna (popular for medical / dental degrees taught in English at lower fees than Western Europe), Technical University of Sofia, American University in Bulgaria (Blagoevgrad).
- Bulgarian-language preparatory year is required for Bulgarian-medium programmes if not already B1 — adds 1 year + ~EUR 3,000 to study cost.

### Work — Type D — Long-Stay Work / Employment

**Purpose:** Employment in Bulgaria. Bulgaria does NOT issue open work permits — visa is granted on the basis of a specific job offer + Bulgarian employer-sponsored work permit cleared by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy.
**Stay duration:** Type D entry visa 6 or 12 months -> Razreshenie za Prebivavane (work basis), 1-year renewable; long-term residence after 5 years.
**Validity:** Type D 6 or 12 months; residence permit per employment agreement (max 1 year per grant).
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 100 (Type D 6-month) / EUR 200 (Type D 12-month) + BGN 400 work-permit fee (employer-borne typically) + BGN 500 (Razreshenie za Prebivavane).
**Processing time:** Full pathway from Nepal: 4–8 months. Step-by-step: (1) Bulgarian employer obtains work permit from Employment Agency / Ministry of Labour and Social Policy — 30–45 days; (2) migrant lodges Type D in person at Embassy New Delhi with work permit attached + interview — 35 business days; (3) Razreshenie za Prebivavane at Migration Directorate within 14 days of arrival — 15–30 days.
**How to apply:** Two-step pre-arrival: work permit from Bulgarian Employment Agency + Type D in person at Embassy New Delhi (mandatory interview).
**Eligibility:** Specific job offer from Bulgarian employer; employer obtains work permit (rabotno razresheniye) from Bulgarian Employment Agency BEFORE migrant applies for Type D — labour-market test required (Bulgarian / EU candidates checked first); relevant qualifications / experience; clean character + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Bulgarian work permit issued to the Bulgarian employer for the migrant by name
- Employment contract signed by both parties (Bulgarian Labour Code-compliant)
- CV + qualifications (notarised English / Bulgarian translations + MoFA Nepal apostille)
- Proof of professional experience (2+ years typical; some sectors waived)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (all apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor
- Schengen-valid health insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Mandatory in-person interview at Embassy New Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle (settlement-funds proof — minimum BGN 1,000 for first month)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Common Nepali sectors: hospitality (Black Sea coast Sunny Beach / Golden Sands / Albena resorts — EUR 600–900/month), construction (Sofia + Plovdiv infrastructure — EUR 700–1,000/month), warehouse + factory work (Plovdiv-Pazardzhik industrial corridor, Stara Zagora — EUR 600–800/month), IT (Sofia tech corridor — EUR 1,500–3,500+/month).
- Long-term residence eligible after 5 years on residence permit; Bulgarian / EU citizenship after 5 more years (10 total) with continuous residence + Bulgarian language B1 + clean tax record.
- Bulgaria entered Schengen 1 Jan 2025 — your Bulgarian residence permit now lets you transit/visit Schengen countries for short stays without extra visa.

### Other route — Type D — Family Reunion

**Purpose:** Join a Bulgarian-citizen / Bulgarian-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Bulgaria.
**Stay duration:** Type D entry stay 6 months -> Razreshenie za Prebivavane (family-reunion basis) aligned to sponsor relationship (1 / 3 / 5 years).
**Validity:** Type D 6 months; residence permit renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 100 (Type D) + BGN 500 (Razreshenie za Prebivavane).
**Processing time:** 35 business days for Type D.
**How to apply:** In person at Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi (mandatory interview).
**Eligibility:** Bulgarian-citizen sponsor (or Bulgarian-resident sponsor with 1+ year of legal residence); proven family relationship; sponsor accommodation + income proof (Bulgarian minimum-wage threshold); both parties' character and health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (applicant + sponsor)
- Marriage / civil-union certificate OR birth certificate establishing relationship (translated to Bulgarian + MoFA-apostilled)
- Sponsor's Bulgarian passport / Razreshenie za Prebivavane / Bulgarian ID copy
- Sponsor income proof (last 6 months payslips + Bulgarian tax returns)
- Sponsor accommodation proof (lease / property deed — registered with Migration Directorate)
- Notarised letter of sponsorship from sponsor
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Health certificate
- Schengen-valid travel insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Mandatory in-person interview at Embassy New Delhi

**Notes:**
- Bulgarian-citizen-spouse track is fastest — Razreshenie za Prebivavane granted for 5 years on first issue, then permanent residence after 5 continuous years.
- Common refusal patterns: short relationship without strong evidence, sponsor income below minimum-wage threshold, unclear accommodation arrangement.

### Religious — Type D — Religious / Humanitarian Worker

**Purpose:** Religious / pastoral / humanitarian work for a Bulgarian-recognised religious community (Bulgarian Orthodox / Roman Catholic / Muslim / Jewish / Armenian Apostolic / etc.) or registered NGO.
**Stay duration:** Type D 6 or 12 months -> 1-year Razreshenie za Prebivavane, renewable.
**Validity:** Per posting; renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 100.
**Processing time:** 35 business days.
**How to apply:** In person at Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi; sponsorship by registered Bulgarian religious community / NGO required.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Invitation / posting letter from registered Bulgarian religious community (with Directorate for Religious Affairs registration number)
- Proof of religious credentials (ordination certificate, employment with home denomination, etc.)
- CV
- Police clearance + health certificate (both apostilled)
- Schengen-valid health insurance
- Stipend / financial support proof
- Mandatory in-person interview at Embassy New Delhi

**Notes:**
- Bulgaria officially recognises 4 traditional religions (Eastern Orthodox / Islam / Catholicism / Judaism) under the Religious Denominations Act 2002 — only registered ones can sponsor Type D Religious workers.
- NGO/humanitarian worker variant: requires sponsorship from registered Bulgarian NGO (Sdruzhenie / Fondatsiya) + project documentation + funding source.

### Retirement — Type D — Pensioner / Self-Sufficient (Bulgaria Investor / Golden Visa)

**Purpose:** Retire / live self-sufficiently in Bulgaria on pension / passive income; investor track via Bulgarian Investor Programme ("Golden Visa") for high-net-worth applicants.
**Stay duration:** Pensioner Type D 6 or 12 months -> 1-year Razreshenie za Prebivavane, renewable. Investor track grants permanent residence directly + naturalisation pathway.
**Validity:** Per investment / income source.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 100 (Pensioner Type D) / EUR 200+ (Investor Type D — additional investment-programme fees).
**Processing time:** 35 business days for Type D; Investor track 6–9 months for permanent residence + 5 years to citizenship.
**How to apply:** In person at Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Pensioner: monthly pension equivalent to Bulgarian minimum wage (BGN 933/month in 2025) + Bulgarian accommodation. Investor: BGN 1,024,000+ in Bulgarian government bonds OR BGN 1,000,000+ in licensed Bulgarian investment fund OR BGN 6,000,000+ in eligible commercial / industrial investment.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Pension certificate (Pensioner track) OR investment certificate from Bulgarian fund / Ministry of Finance (Investor track)
- Bank statements showing pension income or investment funds (last 12 months)
- Bulgarian accommodation proof (lease / property deed; investor track typically requires owned property)
- Tax clearance from Nepal (Inland Revenue Department certificate, apostilled)
- Police clearance + health certificate
- Schengen-valid health insurance
- Mandatory in-person interview at Embassy New Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle (Pensioner: Pension bundle; Investor: Business bundle)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Bulgaria Golden Visa pathway: BGN 1M government bonds -> permanent residence in 6 months -> Bulgarian citizenship eligible after 5 years (vs. standard 10-year track) under Bulgarian Citizenship Act Article 12a.
- Bulgaria offers 10% flat personal-income tax (lowest in EU) and 10% corporate tax — competitive for high-net-worth Nepali individuals seeking EU + Schengen base.

### Diplomatic — Type D — Digital Nomad / Freelance Visa

**Purpose:** Remote work for a foreign employer / freelance for foreign clients while living in Bulgaria. Bulgaria launched Digital Nomad Visa under the Foreigners Act revisions in 2024.
**Stay duration:** Type D 6 or 12 months -> 1-year Razreshenie za Prebivavane, renewable up to 4 years total.
**Validity:** Per income-eligibility cycle; renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 100 (Type D) + EUR 100 application fee + BGN 500 (Razreshenie za Prebivavane).
**Processing time:** 35 business days.
**How to apply:** In person at Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Monthly income ≥ 6× Bulgarian minimum wage (~EUR 2,800/month in 2026, indexed annually); foreign employment contract OR freelance contracts ≥ 6 months old; no plans to take Bulgarian employment; clean criminal record.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Foreign employment contract OR freelance / consultancy contracts (≥ 6 months active)
- Bank statements (last 6 months) showing income ≥ 6× Bulgarian minimum wage (~EUR 2,800/month in 2026)
- Tax declaration / payment proof from country of tax residence
- Health insurance covering Bulgaria (EUR 30,000+, valid 12 months)
- Bulgarian accommodation proof (rental agreement)
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled)
- CV + portfolio (for freelancers)
- Statement that you will NOT take Bulgarian employment
- Mandatory in-person interview at Embassy New Delhi

**Notes:**
- Bulgaria Digital Nomad Visa is one of the cheapest EU + Schengen digital-nomad pathways — 10% flat personal-income tax + low Sofia / Plovdiv cost of living.
- After 5 years on consecutive Razreshenie za Prebivavane -> permanent residence; citizenship eligibility 5 years thereafter.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- Income proof for Bulgarian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Bulgarian visa BEFORE travel — Nepal is on Schengen Annex I (visa-required nationalities). There is NO visa-on-arrival, NO eTA, and NO visa-waiver agreement.
- CRITICAL — Bulgaria became a FULL Schengen member on 1 January 2025: a Bulgarian Type C visa is now a full Schengen Uniform Visa valid across all 29 Schengen states. For Nepali applicants this means a Bulgaria-issued Type C lets you also visit Germany, France, Italy, Romania, etc. on the same 90/180 day-clock.
- Conversely — a valid + previously-used Schengen multiple-entry visa from any other Schengen state lets Nepalis enter Bulgaria VISA-FREE within the unused balance of the 90/180 budget. No separate Bulgarian Type C needed in that case.
- There is NO Bulgarian embassy, consulate, or VFS centre in Kathmandu. Nepal applicants must travel to Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi (16/17 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri) at least once — Type D interview is mandatory under the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act with no exceptions.
- Type D long-stay path: 21 statutory grounds under the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (consolidated 2024) — employment / freelance / business / long-stay study / family reunification / pensioner / investor (Bulgarian Golden Visa) / digital nomad / scientific research / religious / medical / accompanying family / etc. Each ground has its own document checklist.
- Bulgarian Type D visa is the gateway to a Bulgarian Residence Permit ("Razreshenie za Prebivavane") — issued for 6 or 12 months, must be converted to residence permit within 14 days of arrival at the Migration Directorate.
- Common Nepali sectors: hospitality (Black Sea coast resorts Sunny Beach / Golden Sands / Albena — EUR 600–900/month), construction (Sofia + Plovdiv infrastructure — EUR 700–1,000/month), warehouse + factory work (Plovdiv-Pazardzhik industrial corridor, Stara Zagora — EUR 600–800/month), IT (Sofia tech corridor — EUR 1,500–3,500+/month).
- Schengen post-2024 fee: Bulgarian Type C visa fee EUR 90 (adults, harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. Type D embassy application fee EUR 100 (6-month) or EUR 200 (12-month); reciprocity surcharges may apply.
- Always disclose prior Schengen / EU / UK / US visa refusals — non-disclosure under Article 32(1)(b) of the Schengen Visa Code is grounds for refusal + future-application risk under VIS (Visa Information System).
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Bulgarian authorities without further consular legalisation.
- EES (Entry/Exit System) is operational in all Schengen states including Bulgaria since 12 October 2025 — biometric registration on first Schengen entry; replaces passport-stamping.
- ETIAS launching late 2026 — Nepal is NOT in ETIAS scope (visa-required nationals are exempt). Nepali applicants continue with full Schengen visa applications under VIS, not ETIAS.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Bulgaria visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Transit, Medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Schengen departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, ICAO-compliant); Schengen visa application form (downloaded from mfa.bg) + fees paid; Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent — minimum NPR ~6 lakh for 90-day trip); Confirmed return ticket (or full Schengen itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation for full stay in Bulgaria (and any onward Schengen stops).
3. **Submit at Embassy of Bulgaria New Delhi (interview required for Type D) + VFS Global Bulgaria** — Lodge via VFS Global Bulgaria India (or directly at Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi). Documents + biometrics captured at VFS / Embassy. Decision delivered as visa sticker on passport.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 15 working days standard (10 working days minimum); urgent applications expedited to 7–10 days. Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Bulgaria as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Bulgaria for tourism use the Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa), which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.

### How much is the Bulgaria tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. VFS service fee EUR ~30 added at intake. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://www.mfa.bg/en/services-travel/consular-services/travel-bulgaria/visa-bulgaria before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-04).

### How long does a Bulgaria tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15 working days standard (10 working days minimum); urgent applications expedited to 7–10 days.

### What bank balance is required for a Bulgaria visa?

EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (Schengen-prescribed level for Bulgaria). Bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Bulgaria on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area (Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Bulgaria tourist visa?

Lodge via VFS Global Bulgaria India (or directly at Embassy Bulgaria New Delhi). Documents + biometrics captured at VFS / Embassy. Decision delivered as visa sticker on passport.

### What documents are required for a Bulgaria tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Schengen departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, ICAO-compliant); Schengen visa application form (downloaded from mfa.bg) + fees paid; Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent — minimum NPR ~6 lakh for 90-day trip); Confirmed return ticket (or full Schengen itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation for full stay in Bulgaria (and any onward Schengen stops); Travel medical insurance covering full trip with EUR 30,000+ medical cover, valid in entire Schengen Area; Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary.

### Which Bulgaria mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), 16/17 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 2611 5012. Applications are lodged at Embassy of Bulgaria New Delhi (interview required for Type D) + VFS Global Bulgaria, Type C: lodge online via VFS Global Bulgaria India OR submit at Embassy New Delhi. Type D: MUST be lodged in person at Embassy New Delhi (16/17 Chandragupta Marg) — Bulgarian Foreigners Act mandates a personal interview with no exceptions. There is no Bulgarian visa application centre or VFS partner in Kathmandu — Nepal applicants travel to New Delhi at least once for biometric capture and Type D interview.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Bulgaria business visa?

Yes — Type C — Business (Schengen Uniform Visa). Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, after-sales support — no employment in Bulgaria. Processing: 15 working days; urgent 7–10 days.

### Is there an official online portal for the Bulgaria visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://www.mfa.bg/en/services-travel/consular-services/travel-bulgaria/visa-bulgaria.

### How is the Bulgaria visa fee paid?

Visa, MasterCard, AmEx at Embassy New Delhi or VFS Global (EUR billing — Type C EUR 90, Type D EUR 100). Inside Bulgaria, BGN (Bulgarian lev) cash / card at the Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Interior for residence-permit fees.

### Can Yatra For Fun help with a Bulgaria visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Bulgaria visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## Sources

- https://www.mfa.bg/en/services-travel/consular-services/travel-bulgaria/visa-bulgaria — official Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa hub
- https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/india — Embassy of Bulgaria in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- https://visa.vfsglobal.com — VFS Global Bulgaria intake partner for India / Nepal Type C applications
- Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act (consolidated 2024) — primary domestic legislation, lists 21 statutory grounds for Type D long-stay visa
- Bulgaria achieved FULL Schengen membership on 1 January 2025 (uniform Schengen visa issuance since 31 March 2024, land borders fully integrated 1 January 2025)
- Schengen Visa Code Regulation (EC) 810/2009 — primary legal basis for Bulgarian Type C Uniform Visas
- Bulgarian Citizenship Act Article 12a — Investor (Golden Visa) fast-track to citizenship in 5 years (vs. standard 10)
- Bulgarian Religious Denominations Act 2002 — recognises 4 traditional religions (Eastern Orthodox / Islam / Catholicism / Judaism); registered communities can sponsor Type D Religious workers
- Schengen visa fee EUR 90 (adults) effective 11 June 2024 — Bulgaria harmonised at this rate post-accession
- EES (Entry/Exit System) operational in Bulgaria since 12 October 2025; ETIAS launching late 2026 (Nepal not in ETIAS scope — visa-required nationals continue with full Schengen visas under VIS)
- Bulgarian Type D fee EUR 100 (6-month) / EUR 200 (12-month) — embassy application fee for all 21 statutory long-stay grounds
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Bulgarian authorities

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
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- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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