Bulgaria: is there a need for a passport?
In recent years, Bulgaria has attracted many Russians who want to relax in a European country. There are both beautiful beaches and modern ski resorts. The advantage of this state is that the price level is quite low, so almost everyone can afford a trip. Many Russians are interested in the peculiarities of entering the country in 2019, including whether they need a passport to enter Bulgaria. Let's figure it out.
To stay in Bulgaria, Russians must have a passport and apply for a visa. A visa for Russians is issued at the consulate or visa centers. You can apply for an entry permit in 2019 on your own or with the help of travel agencies. This process is quite simple, and therefore if you do not want to spend money, then you can do everything yourself. Having collected a package of documents, submit them to the consulate and wait for the allotted time for consideration of the case. Most people get visas without problems, and therefore the flow of Russians to Bulgaria is stable.
Types of visas
Depending on the purpose of visiting Bulgaria, in 2019, Russians must apply for a certain type of visa, among which are:
- Short term.
- Group.
- transit.
- Immigration.
The most common is a short-term visa, which is issued to Russians for travel, visiting relatives or family members. The group view applies to people who are citizens of the Russian Federation and form a common application for a visa. As a rule, it allows you to cross the border 1 time and is valid for no more than 1 month. In some cases, a double entry permit may be issued. At the same time, the immutability of the number and composition of the group is important.
A transit visa in 2019 is issued for those people who come to Bulgaria to move to a third country. It gives the right to stay in the country for 1 day. The advantage is that during a long wait at the airport, a person can leave it and stay in Bulgaria.
If Russians visit the country in transit, then a visa is not issued. To do this, you can obtain permission directly to the country where your trip is directed.
Finally, an immigrant visa is issued for up to 1 year and is intended for those who want to obtain a residence permit. A Schengen visa entitles Russians to stay in Bulgaria for 90 days every six months.
List of documents
In order to obtain a visa to Bulgaria in 2019, it is necessary to prepare certain documents in addition to the passport. Among them are:
- Questionnaire.
- internal passport.
- Insurance policy.
- Help from work.
- Confirmation of hotel reservations, tickets, etc.
First of all, you need to fill out an application, which indicates the full name, gender and date of birth. Also, personal information about work, study, family, etc. is added to the questionnaire. On the first page, you need to paste a photo of 3.5 by 4.5 format. It should be a clear color image with a face that takes up most of the photo.
The internal passport is provided along with its copy.
Insurance is accepted with a coverage amount of 30 thousand euros. The insurance company does not matter, and the main requirement is the presence of accreditation.
A certificate from the place of work confirms that the Russian is working and will be able to ensure his trip to Bulgaria. It is also important to provide confirmation of the booking of tickets, hotels and cars. This will create a complete picture of the purpose of visiting Bulgaria.
Conclusion
Getting permission to enter Bulgaria in 2019 is quite simple, although this requires a passport and a visa. Having presented the required documents, the visa will be issued as soon as possible if the applicant meets all the requirements. Note that the list of documents may vary for certain citizens depending on the purpose of the visit. For example, students will need to additionally present a student ID card.
