Bulgaria•EuropeAirport Transit Visa (Type A)
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-60 days
Application Fee
60 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 3 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Transit visa for passing through Bulgarian airport international zones without entering the country. Valid for up to 3 months with single, double, or multiple entry options.
The Type A airport transit visa is designed for travelers who need to change planes or transit through a Bulgarian airport but do not wish to enter the country. This visa allows passage through international transit zones only.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6+ months months
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AF, BD, CD, ER, ET, GH, IR, IQ, NG, PK, SO, LK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid travel document
Passport or travel document with personal information
Photocopy of passport
Personal data page and visa pages
Flight reservation
Proof of transit flight and onward travel
Proof of final destination visa
Visa or entry permit for destination country if applicable
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Advantages
- Quick processing for urgent cases (3 working days)
- Allows multiple transits if needed
- Relatively low cost at EUR 60
Considerations
- Cannot leave airport transit zone
- Limited validity period
- Cannot enter Bulgaria or any Schengen territory
Application Process
Prepare documents
Valid travel document, flight reservation, proof of onward travel
Submit application
At Bulgarian embassy or consulate
Pay fee
EUR 60 for visa processing
Await decision
Processing within 15-60 days
Application Forms
Visa Application Form
Form ID: Type A
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