Yes, India passport holders need a valid visa to visit the Bulgaria for tourism purposes. You must be outside Bulgaria when you apply for the tourist visa. Also, you cannot work in Bulgaria with the tourist visa. 

Indian Residents can apply for an e-visa prior to their visit, which is a convenient and efficient way to obtain the necessary travel authorisation without visiting an embassy or consulate.

Yes, It is easy to get the Bulgaria visa for Indian Residents but it's important to ensure that the accurate information is provided during the visa application process and you chose the right visa to cover your travels.

1. Passport: A scanned copy of your passport, valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Bulgaria. Ensure that your passport also has at least one blank page. 
   

2. Photograph: A recent passport-size coloured photograph meeting the Bulgaria visa photo requirements.

Here are eligibility criteria for Bulgaria visa for Indian Residents:

• You should be living outside Bulgaria.

• Must have a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months).

• Foreigners who entry Bulgaria must comply with the country Immigration and Law requirements.

• You shouldn’t be on the list of people temporarily banned from entering Bulgaria.

Here's how to apply for a Bulgaria tourist visa online through Atlys:

1. Visit Atlys: Start your Bulgaria visa application on Atlys. 

2. Upload documents: Take a selfie for the photo and click a picture of passport or upload the photograph and passport copy from the device storage. 

3. Provide details: Enter your requested personal and passport details. 

4. Review and pay: Review your visa application, check out, and pay the applicable Bulgaria visa fees. 

5. Get your visa: While you await your visa approval, you can actively track its status on the Atlys app. Upon approval, Atlys will notify you via email with your Bulgaria visa attached. Remember to print the e-visa to carry while entering the country.

At Atlys, your documents are encrypted multiple times and are inaccessible to anyone else. We do not sell your data to third parties.

Yes, you can apply for Bulgaria e-visas for your family or group members in a single application session on Atlys. Atlys streamlines the process and allows you to manage all visa applications simultaneously. However, each member’s details, including passport information and photographs, must be provided during the application process.

Once approved, the Bulgaria e-visa will be accessible from Atlys' my profile dashboard. Please ensure you have a printout when travelling to Bulgaria.

You can check your Bulgaria visa status here. If your country is not present here, then you can directly check on the Bulgaria official visa website.

Common reasons for Bulgaria visa rejections include incomplete or inaccurate documentation, lack of proof of strong ties to your home country and insufficient financial proof.

Yes, you can reapply for a Bulgaria visa after rejection.

Here are a few points you can keep in mind to ensure that your Bulgaria visa application is approved:

1. Provide the accurate information in the visa application. Personal details like name, date of birth etc; provided must match the details present in the passport 

2. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months and have sufficient blank pages.

3. It is important to submit recent passport-sized photographs that meets the Bulgaria visa requirements

No, entering the Bulgaria the exact date is not mandatory. You can enter Bulgaria on any date between the arrival date and exit date stated on your e-visa. Please note that earlier entries are also not allowed.