I am from India, living in Netherlands. Do I need visa for Bulgaria?

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I am an Indian passport holder. I live in Amsterdam and have Dutch resident permit which allows me to travel through Schengen countries.

Do I need a visa for visiting Bulgaria (Sofia) for 2-3 days?



Best Answer

According to Timatic, the database used by airlines based on live information from national governments:

Visa required, except for passengers with a residence permit issued by Netherlands for a maximum stay of 90 days

So you do not need a visa - you just present your passport and residence permit card.




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Do Indian passport need visa for Bulgaria?

All India ordinary passport holders need to obtain a visa before hand to enter Bulgaria. However, Indian Diplomatic & Official passport-holders do not require any visa for entry into Bulgaria.

Do I need visa for Bulgaria if I have Schengen visa?

Bulgaria applies a visa-free regime for holders of valid multiple Schengen visas. They will have the right to enter and reside in the Republic of Bulgaria for a period of no more than three months in any six-month period from the date of the first entry, without needing to have a Bulgarian short-stay visa.

Is Bulgaria visa on arrival for Indians?

No, there is no e-Visa or Visa on Arrival option for Indians travelling to Bulgaria. Therefore you need to apply before your trip.

Can I travel to Bulgaria with EU residence permit?

Although not all EU countries are in the Schengen Area (including Bulgaria at present), they all permit nationals of other EU member states to enter without a visa. Various other countries also enjoy visa exemption for Bulgaria at present.




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Answer 2

According to this document, you can enter Bulgaria without the visa. I would also call Bulgarian embassy to be sure.

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