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The Indian Embassy in Sofia grants visas to Bulgarian, Macedonians and nationals of other countries intending to visit India for transit, tourist, business and other purposes, in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the same.
Timings: The Visa Department is open on all working days from 10:00 hrs to 12:30 hrs for receiving documents for service. Serviced documents may be collected between 15:30 hrs to 16:30 hrs on the day advised. |
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Requirements for visas
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months more from the date of return from India. Passport should have at least 2 blank pages for affixing the visa
- Two passport sized recent photographs
- Correct visa fee (in leva only)
- Supporting documents (Please see under type of visas and documents required)
- Duly completed application form
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Visa Types and documents required
The following types of visas can be granted. For detailed information about visas, you may contact the Indian Embassy, Sofia.
| Type of Visa |
Supporting Documents Required |
| Tourist |
Air tickets for onward and backward journey |
| Transit |
Confirmed onward ticket from India / Sailing Certificate |
| Student |
Admission letter in original from the School/College/University in India, Satisfactory evidence of financial support |
| Business |
Invitation letter from the Indian company and sponsorship letter from the local company |
| Employment |
Employment contract in original signed between Indian Employer and the employee |
| Official |
Note Verbale from the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Bulgaria / Macedonia / Respective Diplomatic Mission |
| Journalist |
Details regarding the supporting documents can be ascertained from the Embassy which will depend on the nature of the visit |
| UN Official |
Note Verbale from UN office |
| Conference |
Letter of invitation from the organizers of the conference |
| Research |
Approval of Govt. of India / Nodal Ministry |
| Diplomatic Conferences |
Note Verbale from Diplomatic Mission |
Visa Fees
The current visa fees applicable to a Bulgarian / Macedonian Passport holder for different categories of visitors are indicated below. The visa fees are subject to change without notice. Other nationalities may kindly ascertain the fee from the Embassy.
| Category of Visa |
Fee [Leva] |
| Transit Visa (single/double entry) |
50.00 |
| Visas valid up to six months |
200.00 |
| Visas valid up to one year |
300.00 |
| Student Visas (valid for the duration of the course or five years, which ever is less) |
190.00 |
| All visas valid between one to five years (multiple entries) |
500.00 |
| Business visa (one year) |
300.00 |
| *All Foreign Nationals Have To Deposit Extra BGN 5.00 As Telex Charges! |
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Visa application forms can be collected free of charge form the Embassy.
Fee once accepted is not refundable. |
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