Schengen Short-Stay Transit Visa (Type C)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 5 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90 (adults), EUR 45 (children 6-11), free (children under 6)
- Validity
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Short-stay visa for land or sea transit through Bulgaria to a third country. For Annex I nationals who are not on the airport transit visa list but need to pass through Bulgarian territory. Allows entry into Bulgarian territory for transit purposes.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries transiting through Bulgarian territory by land or sea
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, color, light background, face covering 70-80% of photo
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: All EU/Schengen member states; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form; Form url: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/bgr/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Online application
Fill in the Schengen visa application form specifying transit purpose
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Document gathering
Collect passport, photos, travel insurance, confirmed travel tickets, and valid visa for destination country
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 90 visa fee
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at VFS Global or Bulgarian consulate
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Document submission
Attend appointment and submit documents
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Processing wait
Processing takes approximately 15 calendar days
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker