Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90 (adults), EUR 45 (children 6-11), free (children under 6)
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Airport transit visa for nationals of specific countries who need to pass through the international transit area of a Bulgarian airport. Cannot be granted at the border or on arrival. Valid for single, double, or multiple entries within 3 months. Only allows access to the transit zone, not entry into Bulgarian territory.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka transiting through Bulgarian airports
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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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 (Transit); 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 airport transit purpose
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Document gathering
Collect passport, photos, confirmed onward flight ticket, and valid visa for destination country if required
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 90 visa fee
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Document submission
Submit application in person at Bulgarian embassy or consulate before travel
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Processing wait
Processing takes approximately 15 calendar days
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa sticker