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Visa/immigration
Passport/Visa Passport/Visa Passports Passport with at least one blank page valid for at least three months beyond departure required by all. Visas Required by all except the following: (a) 1. nationals of EU countries for stays of up to 90 days within each six-month period (except nationals of Ireland and the UK, who may stay for up to 30 days within a six-month period); Note: UK nationals living overseas do need a visa. (b) nationals of Croatia, Chile, Japan, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland for stays of up to 90 days within a six-month period;(c) 2. nationals of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Israel, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Monaco, New Zealand, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, USA and Vatican City for stays of up to 30 days within each six-month period; (d) nationals of Tunisia and Yugoslavia, provided they hold a valid passport. Types of visa and cost Single-entry: £34. Multiple-entry: £41 (three months); £61 (six months); £81 (12 months). Urgent single-entry: £44. Transit: £28 (single-entry); £41 (double-entry); from £54 (multiple entry). Note Nationals of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Sudan must apply for an airport transit visa and may not leave the airport transit lounge. They need to present a valid flight reservation to get the visa. Validity Single-entry visas for tourist visits are normally valid for three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 30 days. Multiple-entry visas are for business visits and are normally valid for three months from date of issue. Transit: Up to 24 hours. Enquire at the Embassy for further details. Application to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information. Applications should be made in person or by courier, not by post. Application requirements (a) Valid passport. (b) Application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Return ticket or documentation for next destination. (e) Fee, payable in cash or by postal order only. (f) UK Resident visa (if applicable). (g) Prepaid tourist vouchers from the travel agency. (h) Proof of sufficient funds (at least &Euro;50 for each entry). Transit: (a)-(h) and, (i) Visa issued by country of final destination. (j) Proof of paid fare for onward destination. (k) For motor vehicle transit, proof of an extra &Euro;200 for each entry. (l) Proof of a secured return trip. Business: (a)-(h) and, (i) Letters from the applicant’s company and from the Bulgarian business partner, endorsed by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce. Private: (a)-(h) and, (i) A letter of invitation by a Bulgarian citizen endorsed by the local authorities. Working days required Visas take up to 10 days to be processed (with the exception of long-term visas which take up to 30 days) and should be applied for in person if resident in the UK. Temporary residence Enquire at the Bulgarian Embassy (see Passport/Visa Information). Passport/Visa Information: Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the UK186-188 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5HL, UK Tel: (0870) 060 2350 or 2351 or (09065) 508 950 (visa section; recorded information; calls cost £1 per minute) or (020) 7589 3763 (visa section; individual enquiries; from Mon-Fri 1300-1500 only). Website: www.bulgarianembassy.org.ukOpening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1800 (general enquiries) or 0930-1150 (visa applications; closed Wednesday and weekends). Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the USA1621 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA Tel: (202) 387 0174 or 387 7969 (consular office). Website: www.bulgaria-embassy.orgBulgarian Consulate General in the USA121 East 62 Street, New York, NY 10021, USATel: (212) 935 4646.Website: www.consulbulgaria-ny.org
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