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How to get a Bulgaria visa from Algeria

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Algerian passport holders travelling to Bulgaria.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Bulgaria.

Business visa

Processing timewithin 10 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$66

Tourist visa

Processing timewithin 10 working days
Validity3 months
Fee (approx.)$66

Application requirements

Documents Algerian applicants need to provide.

  • A valid international passport.
  • An application form.
  • One passport-size photo with white background.
  • Return ticket or documentation for the next destination.
  • Provision of Medical Insurance.
  • Visa fees are payable in cash or by postal order only.
  • Evidence of sufficient funds (at least 50 USD a day).
  • Proof of paid fare for onward destination.
  • Proof of a secured return trip.
  • For business visits: Letters from the applicant's company and from the Bulgarian business partner, endorsed by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce.
  • For private visits: A letter of invitation by a Bulgarian citizen endorsed by the local authorities is required.

Visa type details

Tourist visa

  • Bulgarian tourist visa is a short-stay visa that will allow Algerians into Bulgaria for holiday, relaxation, sightseeing, or to stay for a period of 90 days or 3 months.
  • This visa is issued to Algerian nationals at the fee of 7,950.15 Algerian Dinar.
  • Algerians travelling on this visa are not required to apply for either paid or unpaid work in the country.
  • Single-entry visas for tourist visits are normally valid for three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Algerian nationals are expected to leave Bulgaria at or before the expiration of their visas.
  • Algerian nationals are to be aware that the type of currency used in Bulgaria is the lev (лев). Its symbol is лв., which is placed after the number, not before it; unlike $, £, or ¥ that is placed before the number.
  • People visiting Bulgaria have to know that Bulgaria’s coins are called stotinki. One lev consists of 100 stotinki.
  • Algerian nationals are to note that although Bulgaria is a part of the Europian Union States, it does not welcome people travelling on a Schengen visa.
  • Visa application forms are submitted not earlier than 3 months before the date of the intended travel, personally or through an authorized agent, with the exception of humanitarian cases.

Business visa

  • The Bulgarian Business Visa is for those visiting the country for business purposes.
  • There are two types of Bulgarian Business Visa which are Type C and Type D Business Visa.
  • Type C Bulgarian Business Visa is known as Short-stay Bulgarian Business Visa, while Tthe Type D Business Visa is called Type D Business Visa.
  • An Algeria national may obtain a Bulgarian Business visa on the ground of registering a limited company, branch or trade representative office in Bulgaria.
  • Visa eligibility requires the preparation of a business invitation letter.
  • The short-stay Bulgarian Business visa is a multiple-entry visa allowing a stay of 90 days in Bulgaria.
  • The visa processing time is up to 10 working days and a visa application fee of €60 is payable for a Short Stay.
  • The long-term Bulgarian Business visa is granted either for 6 or 12 months, and it is mandatory for all Algerian nationals who would like to apply for a Bulgarian residence permit.
  • The visa processing time is 30 working days and a visa application fee of €100 is payable.
  • Visa application forms are submitted not earlier than 3 months before the date of the intended travel, personally or through an authorized agent, with the exception of humanitarian cases.
  • Obligatory personal interview when applying for a type “D” visa will be conducted to Algerian applying for this long-term Bulgarian Business visa.

Where to apply

Bulgaria embassy & visa application centers in Algeria.

Algeria

Address13, “Colonel Bougara” El-Biar Algiers Algeria
Phone(+213) 21 230 014 (+213) 21 230 121
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bulgaria safe for foreign nationals

Bulgaria is a safe country. However, like in any other country, criminally-minded individuals would want to take advantage of distracted tourists, hence, the most common crimes are pick-pocketing and bag snatching.

Is Bulgaria suitable for Business

Bulgaria has a low crime rate and being a stable European country economically, Bulgaria is a very cheap country for doing business. Therefore, Bulgaria is considered stable and safe for doing businesses.

How exciting is tourism in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is an enchanting destination for all year round tourism. Wide range of tourism opportunities are offered in Bulgaria - holidays and vacations in ski, beach, rural, spa, golf resorts as well as business destinations in all major cities in Bulgaria – Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Bourgas, and Veliko Tarnovo.
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Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Bulgaria visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.