BULGARIA
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WALK-IN AND SHIPPING ADDRESS
4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 104 Arlington, Virginia 22203 Customer Service Mon- Fri 9:00 am - 5:00pm Office 703-524-1808 Toll Free 1-855-559-VISA(8472) |
TOURIST
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US CITIZENS
Tourist Visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. -Check that your passport has a validity of at least 6 months beyond stay - Check that you have enough visa pages in your passport for any arrival and departure stamps |
NON-US CITIZENS
1. Proof of US Status A Photocopy of Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or valid U.S. visa and I-94 is required. Travelers who entered the USA after April 26th 2013 should print the electronic I-94 form from the Department of Homeland Security. |
2.Valid and Signed Passport
Passport must have two blank visa pages and be valid 6 months beyond stay. - Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visas |
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6. Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from Bulgarian host (on standard form, provided by the local authorities) |
7. Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney letter is required allowing SC Passport and Visa to pick up your passport from the Bulgarian Embassy. |
8. Medical Insurance
Provide copy of Medical Insurance policy with coverage of at least $5000.00 valid in Bulgaria. |
9. Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that includes your basic info as well as your travel and shipping specifics Download Form here: 
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FEES
Processing TimeRegular 7 business days
Rush 1-2 business days |
Period of VisaUp to 30 days
Up to 30 days |
Validity3 Months
3 Months |
SC Fee$95.00
$125.00 |
Embassy Fee$95.00
$185.00 |
BUSINESS
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US CITIZENS
Business Visa not required for a stay of up to 90 days. -Check that your passport has a validity of at least 6 months beyond stay - Check that you have enough visa pages in your passport for any arrival and departure stamps |
NON-US CITIZENS
1. Valid and Signed Passport Passport must have two blank visa pages and be valid 6 months beyond stay. - Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visas |
2. Proof of US Status
Photocopy of Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or valid U.S. visa and I-94 is required. Travelers who entered the USA after April 26th 2013 should print the electronic I-94 form from the Department of Homeland Security. |
3.Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background - Size 2x2
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4. Visa Application Form
Please Send One Completed and Signed Application Form.
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5. Travel Itinerary
Itinerary from your airline or travel agency indicating the following - Applicants Name - Dates of travel(to and from country) It is recommended that you do not purchase or confirm any tickets until the visa has been issued. | ||||
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6. Business Letter- US Entity
A business letter of responsibility is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Bulgaria, Visa Section, Washington DC - Nature of Business to be performed -Name and Address of your reference that will be visited -Dates of intended visit -Guarantee of return transportation and financial guarantee for the visit |
7. Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from Bulgarian host (on standard form, provided by the local authorities) |
8. Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney letter is required allowing SC Passport and Visa to pick up your passport from the Bulgarian Embassy. |
9. Medical Insurance
Provide copy of Medical Insurance policy with coverage of at least $5000.00 valid in Bulgaria. |
10. Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that includes your basic info as well as your travel and shipping specifics Download Form here:
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FEES
Processing TimeRegular 7 business days
Rush 1-2 business days |
Period of StayUp to 30 days
Up to 30 days |
Validity3 Months
3 Months |
SC Fee$95.00
$125.00 |
Embassy Fee$95.00
$185.00 |
OFFICIAL AND DIPLOMATIC
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1. Valid and Signed Official Passport Passport must have one blank visa page and be valid 6 months beyond stay.
- Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visas
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2. Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background - Size 2x2
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3. Visa Application Form
Must be fully completed. - Applications not completed properly may cause a delay in the issuance of the visa - If a field is not applicable- put N/A or None Download Application here:
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4. State Department - Cover Letter
Name, Title, Purpose( nature of visit and contact in country), and Dates of Travel
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5. Letter from sending department or Agency
Name, Title, Purpose( nature of visit and contact in country), and Dates of
Travel - Must be on Agency letterhead - Must be an original signature and signed by a Supervisor | ||||
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7. Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that includes your basic info as well as your travel and shipping specifics Download Form here:
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NEXT STEPS..........
1. Gather your passport,
documents, and send them to us via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX. (We recommend a courier that allows you to track the package). 2. Once we receive your package, we will verify the documents and submit them to the appropriate Consulate. (Should we need any additional clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you). | ||||
FEES
Processing Time5 business days
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Period of VisaSingle
Consular Discretion |
ValidityConsular Discretion
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SC Fee$95.00
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Embassy FeeGratis- No fee
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- As a general rule, each Consulate has the right to request more documents or request an in-person interview. The validity of the visa is the sole discretion of the Consulate. Due to unexpected backlogs the Consulate may increase their processing time without notice. Certain nationalities or passport holders may result in additional processing time, this is determined by the Consulate. SC-Passport and Visa is not responsible for delays resulting in Consulate matters.