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Schengen Visa

Short-stay visas for tourism, business and transit. Expert guidance on required documents and avoiding common submission errors.

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Schengen Area

Travel across Europe with a Bulgarian Schengen visa

Bulgaria has issued Schengen visas since 31 March 2024 and became a full member of the Schengen Area on 1 January 2025. A short-stay visa issued by Bulgaria lets you travel throughout the Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Who we act for

  • Tourism – holidays and sightseeing
  • Business – meetings, conferences and trade fairs
  • Family and friends – private visits with an invitation
  • Other short stays – events, training or medical treatment

How we assist

  • —Required documents for your purpose of travel
  • —Review of the application before submission
  • —Avoiding the most common submission errors
  • —Guidance after a refusal: appeal or a stronger new application
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Documents usually required

  • —Signed application form and a recent photograph
  • —Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after departure, with two blank pages
  • —Travel medical insurance with cover of at least €30,000, valid across Schengen
  • —Proof of the purpose of travel — invitation, conference registration, itinerary
  • —Proof of accommodation and return or onward travel
  • —Proof of sufficient funds, such as recent bank statements
  • —Evidence of ties to your home country — employment, studies, property or family
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Fees and timing

  • —The standard visa fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 12; children under 6 are exempt.
  • —You can apply up to six months before travel, and no later than 15 days before.
  • —A decision is normally taken within 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days in individual cases.
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Why applications are refused

  • —Missing or inconsistent documents
  • —Insufficient proof of funds
  • —Doubts about the purpose of travel or the intention to return
  • —Insurance that does not meet the requirements

This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change and depend on your nationality and circumstances — we confirm exactly what applies to you in a consultation.

The procedure

From first consultation to final decision.

  1. 01

    Assessment

    We review your situation and identify the legal ground and route that fit your case.

  2. 02

    Preparation

    Every document, translation, apostille and declaration is prepared and checked before filing.

  3. 03

    Submission

    Your application is filed with the competent institution, with appointments arranged where needed.

  4. 04

    Resolution

    We follow the case until the final decision — you always know what stage it is at and what comes next.

Packages from €10 — information, templates or full personal support.

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Questions

What clients ask us.

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Can I work on a Schengen visa?+

No. A short-stay visa does not entitle you to work. Seasonal and other employment require a separate permit and the right visa — ask us about the correct route.

Can I extend a Schengen visa while in Bulgaria?+

Only in exceptional cases, such as force majeure or serious personal reasons arising after entry. Plan your stay within the period granted.

What if my visa is refused?+

The refusal states the reasons and how to appeal. We review whether an appeal or a new, stronger application is the better course.

Speak with counsel

Discuss your case directly with our partners.

Velichka Dimitrova
Velichka DimitrovaAttorney-at-Law · Managing Partner
Iva Morfin
Iva MorfinLegal Counsel · Managing Partner

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