Bulgaria is a country with mist-covered mountains next to gorgeous beaches with thriving art and nightlife, and you are guaranteed to leave the country impressed. There is a ton of religious art that could be a defining feature of the country.
If you are in the UAE and dream of visiting this nation, contact Arooha Tours to arrange for a Bulgaria visa from Dubai.
To visit Bulgaria, you first have to put into consideration your country of origin. From that, you will get to know if you are eligible for an on-arrival visa or if you need a pre-arrival visa.
Below are the countries eligible for the Bulgaria on-arrival visa:
With the on-arrival visa, you are allowed to stay for 90 days within any 180-day period.
If the applicant holds a Schengen visa, they are allowed to travel to Bulgaria, as it is a European country. UAE citizens don't need a visa to visit Bulgaria as it is on the list of Schengen-eligible countries.
However, expatriates living in the UAE with original countries not eligible for an on-arrival visa have to apply for the Bulgaria visit visa from Dubai.
With the right guidance, getting a visa is fast and easy. Contact our visa consultants for assistance through the Bulgaria visa application from Dubai.
Although you can travel to Bulgaria with a Schengen visa, you cannot travel to Schengen with a Bulgaria visa.
Bulgaria visas are categorized into three according to the purpose of travel. These are:
Business
businesspeople, investors, and entrepreneurs visiting for business or investment purposes.
Tourism
tourists or people visiting family or friends.
Airport transit
travelers having a layover in Bulgaria en route to another destination.
The cost of the Bulgaria visa application from Dubai depends on the applicant's age and the type of visa you apply. The prices, therefore, are not constant for every applicant.
You are charged a visa application fee which is non-refundable.An additional AED 200 service fee is charged for the assistance offered.
The Bulgaria Embassy in Dubai requires you to submit the required documents to process your Visa application.
Below are the documents required to apply for the Bulgaria visa from Dubai:
not older than ten years, with at least two blank pages, and valid for at least six months from the date of return
a copy of the last Bulgarian and Schengen visa or visas for the US and UK, if available
with white backgrounds and not older than six months
valid for at least 3 months from return date
original letter from applicant’s employer with company stamp stating the designation, start date of employment, monthly salary, and no objection statement.
with repatriation and evacuation coverage of around 30,000 Euros
If any of the documents are in Arabic, they need to be translated into English.
Minors have to be accompanied by a parent or adult unless a NOC letter has been issued stating the approval for the child to travel alone.
Below are the basic steps to apply for a Bulgaria visa from Dubai:
submit all the required documents to the Arooha visa consultant in charge
the consultant will check the documents, and from them, they will suggest the best visa type for you and answer your questions.
Next, a visa application form will be filled out, and the supporting documents counterchecked.
You will be given an appointment date with the Bulgarian embassy to submit the visa application form and the supporting documents. Your biometrics will be taken on this day.
After that, visa processing will start. You will receive a notification when your visa is ready.
Lastly, collect your passport together with a stamped Bulgaria visa from the embassy.
It takes between 7 to 10 working days to get a Bulgaria visa from Dubai.
You can pull back your passport during the visa application process if you are a pilot, cabin crew personnel, or frequent flier. You, however, need to provide proof of travel in the form of an itinerary and then resubmit the passport when the visa is ready for stamping.
Contact the embassy through the contact details on the receipt for enquires in case of a visa delay.
Language
Bulgarians speak Greek, Turkish, and English, as the country was a British colony. Depending on whether you are in north or south Bulgaria, most street signs are either in English, Turkish, or Greek.
Dressing
Bulgarians dress as other Europeans, but when visiting religious or sacred places, women should wear long skirts or trousers and cover their arms, while men should wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts.