Bulgaria — Visa Types

Bulgaria visa types (13)

Airport Transit Visa (Type A) — Transit through the international zone of a Bulgarian airport without entering Bulgaria.

Short-Stay Transit Visa (Type C) — Land, sea, or air transit through Bulgaria en route to another country.

Tourist Visa (Type C) — Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism in Bulgaria.

Business Visa (Type C) — Short-stay Schengen visa for business trips with a Bulgarian host invitation.

Private Visit Visa (Type C) — Short-stay Schengen visa for visiting family or friends in Bulgaria.

Medical Treatment Visa (Type C) — Short-stay Schengen visa for planned treatment at a Bulgarian medical facility.

Cultural, Sports & Events Visa (Type C) — Short-stay Schengen visa for cultural exchange, sports, and organized events.

Work Visa (Type D + Single Permit) — Long-stay visa and single residence-work permit for employment in Bulgaria.

EU Blue Card Visa (Type D, Highly Qualified) — Long-stay visa leading to an EU Blue Card for highly qualified employment.

Seasonal Worker Visa — Short or long-stay route for seasonal work in tourism (HORECA) and agriculture.

Student Visa (Type D + Residence Permit) — Long-stay visa and residence permit for full-time study in Bulgaria.

Researcher Visa (Type D + Residence Permit) — Long-stay visa and residence permit for hosted research projects.

Family Reunification Visa (Type D + Residence Permit) — Long-stay visa and residence permit for family members of a Bulgaria resident.

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