Business visa · Zambia to Bulgaria

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Business

Embassy required

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
15 calendar days (may extend to 30-45 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 Schengen visa for business purposes including meetings, conferences, and trade activities. The invitation letter from a Bulgarian company must be notarized. Processing may extend to 30 or 45 days in exceptional cases.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Nationals of countries listed in Annex I of EU Regulation 2018/1806

  • Purpose of visit

    Must demonstrate legitimate business purpose such as meetings, conferences, trade fairs, or negotiations with a Bulgarian entity

    Includes
    • Meetings
    • conferences
    • trade fairs
    • negotiations
  • Financial

    Must demonstrate minimum EUR 50 per day of stay, with a minimum of EUR 500 total

    Minimum funds: EUR 500

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3

  • Photo

    Count: 2; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, color, light background, face covering 70-80% of photo, taken within last 6 months

  • Proof of funds

    Accepted forms: Bank statements, company sponsorship letter, credit card statements; Minimum amount: EUR 50 per day, minimum EUR 500 total

  • Employment letter

    Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

    Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

  • Travel insurance

    Coverage area: All EU/Schengen member states; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000

  • Accommodation proof

    Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

    Accepted types: Hotel booking confirmation or invitation from Bulgarian company confirming accommodation; Must cover full stay: Yes

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes

  • Invitation letter

    Host requirements: Original invitation-declaration from a Bulgarian company or legal person, signed, stamped, and notarized by a notary public

  • 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/

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer; Amount: EUR 90

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Fill in the standard Schengen visa application form

  2. Document gathering

    Collect passport, photos, travel insurance, invitation letter from Bulgarian company (notarized original), proof of funds, accommodation proof, flight reservation, and employer letter

  3. Fee payment

    Pay EUR 90 visa fee. Fee is non-refundable.

  4. Appointment booking

    Schedule an appointment at the nearest VFS Global center or Bulgarian consulate

  5. Document submission

    Attend appointment and submit all documents at VFS Global or consulate

  6. Biometrics

    Fingerprints and digital photograph if not already in VIS system

  7. Processing wait

    Standard processing time is 15 calendar days, may extend to 30-45 days

  8. Visa collection

    Collect passport with visa sticker from VFS Global or consulate

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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