Bulgaria ビザ （インド国籍の方）

It depends on your nationality: * **Visa-Free Entry**: Citizens of **the US, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE, and most European countries** can visit **without a visa for up to 90 days within a 180-day period**. * **Visa Required**: Nationals of **India, Pakistan, China, Nigeria, the Philippines, and some other countries** need a **Bulgarian visa** before traveling. * **Schengen Visa Holders**: If you have a **valid multiple-entry Schengen Visa**, you **do not need a separate Bulgaria visa** for short stays. ####

* **As of 2024, Bulgaria is partially part of the Schengen Area**. * **Air and sea border checks with Schengen countries ended in March 2024**. * **Land border checks remain until further integration**. * **A Bulgaria visa does NOT grant access to Schengen countries**, but **Schengen visa holders can enter Bulgaria**. ####

* **Short-Stay Visa (Type C)** – For tourism, business, or family visits (**valid up to 90 days**). * **Long-Stay Visa (Type D)** – For work, study, or residence (**valid for 6-12 months**). * **Transit Visa** – For travelers passing through Bulgaria.

* **Apply at the Bulgarian embassy or consulate** in your home country. * **Processing time**: **10–15 working days** (longer for some nationalities).

* **Completed visa application form** * **Valid passport** (at least **3 months validity** beyond departure) * **Recent passport-sized photos** * **Travel itinerary & flight booking** * **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)** * **Travel insurance** (minimum coverage of **€30,000**) * **Proof of financial means** (bank statements, salary slips, sponsorship letters)

* **Short-stay visas can be extended only in exceptional cases** (e.g., medical emergencies). * **Long-term visa holders must apply for a residence permit extension**. ####

* **Schengen integration (March 2024)** allows Schengen visa holders to enter Bulgaria. * **Visa fees increased in 2024** for some applicants. * **Bulgaria is expected to fully join the Schengen Area by 2025**.