Bulgaria is popular country to visit and get to enjoy exploring historical sites, touring cities like Sofia to enjoying your time relaxing in golden beaches.
There is so much to do in Bulgari besides what I have mentioned and to be able to enter this country from Dubai you may be required to have a Bulgaria visa.
Arooha Tours can assist you obtain Schengen visa for Bulgaria which you can use also to visit any other country in Schengen area.
In this guide we have all about Bulgaria visa from Dubai starting who is supposed to apply for the visa, the requirements, types of Bulgaria visas, how to apply fopr the Bulgaria visa and so much more.
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If you are a Dubai resident with a passport from countries which don’t have visa bilateral agreement with Schengen area, you need to have a Bulgaria so that you can be allowed enter the country.
Here is a list of all countries who their citizens must have obtained Bulgaria visa before boarding flight to Bulgaria.
| Afghanistan | Gabon | Nigeria |
| Algeria | Gambia | Oman |
| Angola | Ghana | Pakistan |
| Armenia | Guinea | Palestinian Authority |
| Azerbaijan | Guinea-Bissau | Papua New Guinea |
| Bahrain | Guyana | Philippines |
| Bangladesh | Haiti | Qatar |
| Belarus | India | Russia |
| Belize | Indonesia | Rwanda |
| Benin | Iran | Sao Tome and Principe |
| Bhutan | Iraq | Saudi Arabia |
| Bolivia | Jamaica | Senegal |
| Botswana | Jordan | Sierra Leone |
| Burkina Faso | Kazakhstan | Somalia |
| Burundi | Kenya | South Africa |
| Cambodia | Kuwait | Sri Lanka |
| Cameroon | Kyrgyzstan | Sudan |
| Cape Verde | Laos | Surinam |
| Central African Republic | Lebanon | Swaziland |
| Chad | Lesotho | Syria |
| The People’s Republic of (PRC) China | Liberia | Tajikistan |
| Comoros | Libya | Tanzania |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Madagascar | Thailand |
| Congo-Brazzaville | Malawi | Togo |
| Cote d’Ivoire | Maldives | Tunisia |
| Cuba | Mali | Turkey |
| Democratic Republic of Korea | Mauritania | Turkmenistan |
| Djibouti | Mongolia | Uganda |
| Dominican Republic | Morocco | Uzbekistan |
| Ecuador | Mozambique | Vietnam |
| Egypt | Myanmar | Yemen |
| Equatorial Guinea | Namibia | Zambia |
| Eritrea | Republic of Nauru | Zimbabwe |
| Ethiopia | Nepal | |
| Fiji | Niger |
All passport holders from the below countries can travel to Bulgaria without a visa and be allowed into the country for short stay up to 90 days.
| Albania | Honduras | Portugal |
| Andorra | Hungary | Puerto Rico |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Ireland | Republic of Korea |
| Argentina | Iceland | Romania |
| Australia | Israel | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Austria | Italy | Saint Lucia |
| Bahamas | Japan | Saint Vincent and Grenadines |
| Barbados | Kiribati | Samoa |
| Belgium | Kosovo | San Marino |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina* | Latvia | Serbia |
| Brazil | Lichtenstein | Seychelles |
| Brunei | Lithuania | Singapore |
| Canada | Luxemburg | Slovakia |
| Chile | Macedonia* | Slovenia |
| China, Hong Kong | Malaysia | Solomon Islands |
| China, Macao | Malta | Spain |
| Columbia | Marshall Islands | Sweden |
| Costa Rica | Mauritius | Switzerland |
| Croatia | Mexico | Taiwan |
| Cyprus | Micronesia | Timor-Leste |
| Czech Republic | Moldova* | Tonga |
| Denmark | Monaco | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Dominica | Montenegro | Tuvalu |
| El Salvador | Netherland | Ukraine |
| Estonia | New Zealand | United Arab Emirates |
| Finland | Nicaragua | United Kingdom |
| France | Norway | Uruguay |
| Georgia | Palau | The United States of America |
| Germany | Panamas | Vanuatu |
| Greece | Paraguay | Vatican City State |
| Grenada | Peru | Venezuela |
| Guatemala | Poland |
The Bulgaria visas are categorized into 3 main categories:
Bulgaria Airport Transit Visa (Visa A)
All holder of this visa re allowed to transit through Bulgaria airport to a destination outside Schengen area.
You are not allowed to enter into the country while holding this visa but remain at the airport transit area until the time you leave the country.
Bulgaria Short-Stay Visa (Visa C)
You can apply visas under this category if you are visiting Bulgaria for a short term stay less than 90 days.
You have to define your reason for visiting Bulgaria so that you can apply fire the appropriate visa. For instance if you are visiting Bulgaria for tourism reason you need to apply for tourist visa.
The following are types of Bulgaria short term stay visas
When applying for Bulgaria visa from Dubai, here are list of documents you will have to submit.
Arooha Tours visa consultant can help you apply for Bulgaria visa from Dubai when you follow these steps:
Contact visa consultant via WhatsApp
Gather and submit all required documents
Pay the visa and consultation fees
The consultant will assist you fill out the visa application form
Reviewing of all the submitted documents
Booking appointment at the Bulgari’s embassy
Attend the appointment and submit your visa application, biometrics and also attend the interview if you are required to
The embassy with start to process your visa
Receive notification once the visa is processed
Collect your passport with visa stamp
| Bulgaria Visa Application | Visa Fee in Euro |
|---|---|
| adult travelers | 80 |
| children (6 – 12 years) | 40 |
| children (under six years) | FREE |
Note: The visa application fee is non-refundable despite the visa application outcome. Also, the visa fee above is exclusion of AED 200 service fee
You are charged a visa application fee which is non-refundable.An additional AED 200 service fee is charged for the assistance offered.
You will have to wait for around 15 working days before you receive feedback about your Bulgaria visa application from the embassy.
You may have to wait a little longer sometimes if the embassy is processing a lot of applications or they have request for additional documents.
Address: Jumeira Road, Villa № 18, Dubai, U.A.E.; P.O. Box 72535
Phone: +971 4 3442419
Fax: +971 4 3442341
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/uaegc
Office hours: Consular Section, working days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 09.30 - 13.00
Notes: Out-of-hours hotlines: +97143442419
The languages spoken by locals in Bulgaria are Greek, Turkish, and English. English is widely spoken but that also depends where you visit.
You should dress discreetly when visiting religious or sacred places especially women are required to be dressing long skirts or trousers and cover their arms and men long trousers and long-sleeved shirts.
The weather in Bulgaria depends on the season. During summer the weather is characterized by hot weather with temperatures and during winter season cold, reaching temperatures.
Is Bulgaria Part of the Schengen Area?
Bulgaria is part of Schengen area; they joined the area in March 31, 2024. Now they have a common visa policy as other Schengen countries.
Can You Travel to a Schengen Country With a Bulgaria Visa?
Since Bulgaria joined Schengen area yes you can travel to any country in the area using a Bulgaria visa. You don’t have to apply for a different visa when travelling to Schengen countries. Also, you can enter Bulgaria using Schengen visa from country in the area.
Can I enter Bulgaria with an UK visa?
With UK visa or UK citizens don’t need a visa when travelling to Bulgaria.
How to check Bulgaria visa online?
You can use the reference number and your birth date on the receipt you were given after submitting your visa application
