How to get a Bulgaria visa from South Africa

• This is for those in the country for sightseeing, relaxation and recreational purposes.
• People who intend to pay their relative and friends a visit in the country can also apply for this visa type.
• You cannot be employed in a company or organization in the country.
• This visa does not give you the privilege to enrol in one of the institutions in the country.
• For underaged children traveling without their parents, an original copy of birth certificate is needed.
• A letter of invitation from your host who resides in the country is required.
• The home address of the host and a means of identification of the host should be presented.
• The visa allows its holders multiple entry into the country.
• The cost of processing the visa is $131.
• The visa is valid for a period of 90 days.

• The visa is for business-oriented people.
• Holders of this visa intend to develop or maintain a current working relationship with companies based in Bulgaria.
• An invitation letter from the company with which you want to transact business with is required.
• Certificate of registration of the company should be presented at the embassy.
• You cannot be gainfully employed with this visa type.
• Traveling with a minor requires you to have the minors birth certificate. You should also have a consent form which has been signed by both parents.
• Onward and return ticket.
• Medical report from a medical institution in South Africa stating that you are in good health condition.
• The visa costs $131 and takes about 10 working days to be processed.

• This is for intending students. All those who want to study in one of the higher institutions of learning in the country.
• A letter of acceptance from the university higher institution of choice is needed to be presented.
• For underaged children traveling without their parents, an original copy of birth certificate is needed.
• After arriving Bulgaria, the student should apply for a resident permit which is valid for a period of 1 year and renew each year till the end of the period of study.
• Proof of means of sufficient funds. This shows that you can cater for yourself during your time in the country.
• Proof of medical insurance.
• You are not expected to work during the duration of your study.
• The visa is valid for 180 days.
• It allows its holders multiple entry into the country.

• This visa type allows its holders to take up any form of work in Bulgaria.
• Before you can start to work, you need to have a work permit which has been cleared by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy.
• Work permit cannot be granted to a South African if the work can be undertaken by a Bulgarian.
• If an employer has over 10% of foreign workers, he cannot employ more.
• For underaged children traveling without their parents, an original copy of birth certificate is needed.
• Letter of invitation from your employer in Bulgaria.
• You are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country.
• This visa type allows its holders to stay in the country for 6 months.
• It is a multiple entry visa.

Yes, you can travel to the country with a Schengen visa.