# Bulgaria visa for Nepali citizens

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Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/bulgaria
Last updated: 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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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).
**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.
**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.

### Multi-Entry — 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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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 notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- 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.. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### Where is the Bulgaria embassy in 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.

### 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 online portal to apply for a Bulgaria visa?

Yes — apply online at 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).

### 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 help with a Bulgaria visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Bulgaria including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## 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

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