Destination
Schengen by air and sea since 2024 — Black Sea coast and rolling Schengen integration.
Bulgaria became a partial Schengen member in March 2024 for air and sea borders; land-border integration continues to roll out. Short-stay tourism and business now use the Schengen Type C for air/sea entry. Long-stay categories continue under Bulgarian national rules.
Yes (2024)
Schengen (air/sea)
Up to 90 / 180 days
Type C stay
15 days
Decision target
New Delhi
Embassy
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Why Bulgaria
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Schengen tourist visa for Sofia, the Black Sea coast, and Bulgaria-led EU itineraries.
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Business Schengen for Bulgarian conferences and meetings.
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Long-stay study visa for Bulgarian universities (Sofia University, Plovdiv Medical, Technical University Sofia).
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Family visit Schengen with relationship documentation.
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We do not handle Bulgarian work permits or long-stay residence permits.
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