Can an Egyptian national marry a Bulgarian national in Bulgaria while on a tourist visa?
I am a citizen of Egypt. Would I be allowed to get married in Bulgaria while visiting Bulgaria on a tourist visa? If it matters, my fiancée is Bulgarian.
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The answer is yes you can, but it does matter that your fiancee is Bulgarian.
There is a residency requirement for getting married in Bulgaria (but only one of you needs to be Bulgarian):
Marriages in Bulgaria are subject to the residency requirement. One of the parties to the marriage should be either a citizen of Bulgaria or domicile in the country.
Also, according to the Family Code in Bulgarian Law, you need to clear Articles 6 and 7 to be eligible to marry. Article 6 mentions the residency requirement and Article 7 lists the prohibitions for contracting, but none of the prohibitions specifically exclude foreigners nor is there anything in the Visa Type C conditions that forbids you from marrying while on a visit visa.
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How long can I stay in Bulgaria on a tourist visa?
United States citizens with a valid US passport can travel to Bulgaria as a tourist for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. They do not have to apply or pay for a visa for short-term visits.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.Does Egyptian need visa to Bulgaria?
Bulgaria tourist visa from EgyptBulgaria tourist visa is required for Egyptian citizens. The stay is usually short with a period of 90 days and visa expires in 90 days. Applicant is required to be present when applying for Bulgaria tourist visa. A total of 11 documents are required for applying Bulgaria tourist 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.Bulgaria visit visa | Tourist visa | Citizenship | Traveler777
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Yes
People from my country often get married in Bulgaria even though both are non Bulgarian nationals.
This website also shows that there should be no problem. Note that this also lists the documents you need to bring with you.
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