Bulgaria•EuropeShort-Stay Visa - Business (Type C)
At a Glance
Processing Time
10 days
Application Fee
80 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days
Renewable
No
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
Short-stay Schengen visa for business visits, meetings, and commercial activities. Valid for up to 90 days within 180-day period. Allows participation in business meetings, negotiations, and market research.
The Type C short-stay business visa allows professionals to visit Bulgaria for commercial purposes including negotiations, meetings, market research, and conference attendance. It is a Schengen visa valid throughout the Schengen area.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
500 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for at least 3 months beyond intended stay
Passport-size photo
Recent photograph 3.5x4.5 cm
Travel insurance
Valid for duration of stay with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
Business invitation
Standard invitation from Bulgarian company to conduct business
Company letter
From employer confirming purpose, duration, and financial support of trip
Business documentation
Conference registration, contracts, meeting schedules, or purchase orders
OptionalSponsor Documents
Company registration
Bulgarian company registration documents
Business letter
Official invitation letter on company letterhead
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Advantages
- Schengen-wide validity
- Reasonable fee at EUR 80
- Quick 10-day processing
- Multiple entry options
Considerations
- Limited to 90 days per 180-day period
- No work authorization for employment
- Requires business invitation
- Cannot lead to residency
Application Process
Prepare business documentation
Business invitation, company letter, conference registration, contract copies
Schedule appointment
Book appointment at Bulgarian embassy or consulate
Submit application
Attend appointment with all business and personal documents
Biometric collection
Provide fingerprints and digital photograph
Pay visa fee
EUR 80 for adults
Await decision
Processing within 10 working days
Application Forms
Schengen Visa Application Form
Form ID: Type C
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