Bulgarian Visa Duration of Stay
I have a short stay Bulgarian visa (Type C) that is valid from July 27th, 2015 to August 17th, 2015. The duration of stay on the visa is 6 days. Will it be legal to arrive on July 27th, 2015 and depart on August 2nd, 2015 i.e. does it count as a stay of six days or seven?
Best Answer
As @GayotFow already commented, that's seven days, not six. Both the day you enter and the day you leave do count in the total. Enforcement is primarily based on the date/stamps, not on a minute-by-minute count of the time spent.
If you find it difficult to compute the duration, you can use the calculator mentioned in How does the Schengen 90/180 rule work?. While, as of June 2015, Bulgaria still hasn't joined the Schengen area and cannot issue Schengen visas, it does apply the exact same rules.
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How long can a tourist stay in Bulgaria?
Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements Your U.S. passport must be valid for at least three (3) months from the expected date of departure from Bulgaria. U.S. citizens traveling on regular tourist passports cannot stay more than a total of 90 days in Bulgaria within a 6 month-period without a Bulgarian visa.Can I stay longer than 90 days in Bulgaria?
They will have the right to enter and stay in the Republic of Bulgaria for a period of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period period , without needing to have a Bulgarian short-stay visa.Can I extend my tourist visa in Bulgaria?
As per the rule, if you have stayed in Bulgaria for 90 days, you are not allowed to return within the next 90 days. If you really have to extend your visa, there must be a strong enough reason to make the authorities grant you the extension.How do I extend my stay in Bulgaria?
The standard documents are as follows:Visa type-D to Bulgaria
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