Unfortunately for many, it is not yet possible to rest on the Slyanchev Bryag, go skiing in the Rhodope Mountains, admire Sofia, Plovdiv or the beauty of the Balkans without obtaining an entry permit. It is no secret that a visa for property owners in Bulgaria is easier to issue, and many Russians have already managed to acquire square meters in the republic.
Visa eligibility
Any foreigner who has a valid foreign passport can obtain a short-term Bulgarian visa. Article 10 of the Law “for foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria” lists the grounds for refusal. There are no strict requirements there. The main thing is that there are no violations of visa and criminal laws.
In Art. 24 of the same law indicates foreigners who can count on a category D multivisa:
- Carrying out trade activities providing at least 10 jobs for Bulgarian citizens.
- Those who have grounds for obtaining a permanent residence permit or are married to a foreigner permanently residing in the country.
- Financially secured by the parents of foreigners permanently staying in the country, Bulgarian citizens.
- Long-term treatment.
- Receiving a pension and having funds for maintenance.
- Family members of a foreigner who has received a long-term residence permit or a Bulgarian citizen.
- Are in actual extramarital cohabitation with a foreigner who has a long-term residence permit.
Bulgarian legislation does not prohibit the purchase of housing by foreign individuals or legal entities even at the stage of construction of the facility.
The Bulgarian visa for owners of real estate category C is available not only for owners, but also for family members: children under 21 years old, spouses.
- If the property is not operational, the applicant is issued a single entry visa for 90 days.
- When the object is ready for handover and there is an Act No. 15 confirming this, a visa can be obtained for a year.
- If there is an act No. 16 certifying commissioning, you can apply for a three-year permit. Such a visa can be issued for spouses and children under 18 years of age (accompaniment by adults is required). Children under the age of 26 can obtain a visa, provided that they are full-time students and are not married.
Where to submit documents
The application and other documents for obtaining a visa are submitted no earlier than 3 months before the trip. And you can go to Bulgaria on your own or on a tourist voucher. In the latter case, all issues are decided by the agency. On your own, a permit can be issued at the embassy / consulate or at the visa center.
Multivisa to Bulgaria for property owners is issued at the following addresses:
- Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Russian Federation. 119590, Moscow, Mosfilmovskaya st., 66, tel: +7 (499) 143-9022, email: bulemrus@bоlgaria.ru. Acceptance and delivery of documents are carried out from Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 11.00 by appointment at the call center number 504-36-78. The phones of the consular service of the Embassy in Moscow are open from Monday to Friday from 15.00 to 17.00.
- The Consulate General of Bulgaria in St. Petersburg is located on the street. Ryleeva, house 2. Tel .: +7 (812) 401-0152, email: [email protected]. Accept and issue papers from 9.30 to 12.00 from Monday to Friday. Pre-registration for visas of category D and certification of copies of notarial deeds is required, is carried out by phone. +7 (812) 275-3134, Monday – Friday from 14.00 to 16.00.
There is also a consulate in Yekaterinburg. In addition, a visa to Bulgaria for real estate is available at twenty visa centers on the territory of the Russian Federation, including:
- In Moscow, at the address: Suschevsky Val, house 31, building 2. Tel. +7 (499) 709-92-81 (Monday – Friday from 9.00 to 18.00), email: [email protected]. Reception of applications is carried out from Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 16.00, issuance - from 10.00 to 16.00 without an appointment.
- In St. Petersburg on the street. Bolshaya Raznochinnaya, 16/7. Tel. +7 (812) 612-2005 (Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 16.00), email: [email protected]. Reception of applications from Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 16.00.
What you need to get a visa
Required documents for a Bulgarian visa for property owners:
- Application form.
- International passport with two blank pages for visas, valid for at least 3 months plus a copy of the spread.
- Color photo 3.5x4.5 cm on a light background without corners, taken over the past 3 months.
- Round-trip tickets or confirmation of reservations for fixed dates. To enter by car you will need: registration certificate, “Green card, license.
- Copy of the title deed. Real estate registered to a legal entity must be supported by a certificate of the current state of the company, which is issued by the Commercial Register in Bulgaria.
- Proof of payment of taxes.
- Certificate of commissioning of real estate or confirmation of its readiness for delivery.
- Medical policy for at least 6 months with coverage of at least 30 thousand euros.
- Certificate from the place of work on a letterhead with a seal, the address of the organization, an indication of the size of the salary (for pensioners - a copy of the pension certificate). Children need a copy of their birth certificate.
- Copies of previously received visas.
In 2021, you can enter the country by invitation. A sample invitation to Bulgaria from a property owner in pdf format can be downloaded at bginfo.su.
Citizens of the country, holders of a residence permit or permanent residence, foreign owners of real estate can issue an invitation. The document is valid for six months. To be completed in duplicate with a blue pen, the signature is put in the presence of a notary.
It is also necessary to prove that the guest is provided with material resources for the period of residence. A visa to Bulgaria at the invitation of property owners from the Bulgarian Migration Service will require:
- Declaration of the availability of a place to stay. The document is made by a notary by a notary deed or a lease agreement.
- References from the place of work with the amount of income for the last 12 months or a copy of the tax return for the previous year with the input number (registration with the tax office). Non-working people can provide a certificate from the bank about the state of the account. A certified copy of a pension certificate is enough for pensioners.
Document processing time is 7 days. Cost ─ 10 levs excluding bank commission.
Further, an invitation to Bulgaria from the owner of the property remains to be sent to the guest so that he can obtain a visa. And you need to send the original.
The invitation from a legal entity or a representative office of a foreign company is different, and you can download such a form on the website of the Bulgarian Ministry of Internal Affairs. Next you will need:
- Get a certificate from the tax office and a certificate of the current state of the company (available at the Agency for Registration).
- Certify the invitation with a notary.
- Send to visitors.
An invitation to Bulgaria from a real estate owner does not limit the number of guests, but it is worth taking into account the area of housing, otherwise the migration service will have questions. It is important to remember that the inviting party is responsible for the visitors. For example, if they lose their tickets, she is obliged to purchase them.
Cost and processing time
Consular fee for a regular visa of category C ─ 35 euros, for urgent ─ 70. The service fee in both cases will be 19 euros. Children under 6 years old are exempt from paying the consular fee. Category D visa costs up to 200 euros.
The term for consideration of documents at the consulate is 4 working days, excluding the date of submission. An urgent visa to Bulgaria for property owners is processed in two days.
The time for making a decision can be extended up to 30 working days. For a two-year visa, the documents are coordinated with the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, so the term can last up to 45 days.
When registering through a travel agency, the standard terms are from 5-6 working days, excluding the time for sending documents, and in the season - up to 10 days.
Checking the readiness of the Bulgarian visa
You can find out the status of your visa application on the official website of the consulate at info.bolgaria.ru. It is enough to enter the last name, first name in English transcription, data of the foreign passport into the form
The website www.vfsglobal.com has a tracking service that allows you to understand if a visa to Bulgaria for real estate is ready. You need to enter the registration number of the application and the date of birth.
You can find out the state of affairs by phone or e-mail.
Which countries does the Bulgarian visa open
Bulgaria is not included in the Schengen area, but a multi-stage agreement with the Russian Federation allows entry to owners:
- multiple Schengen visas;
- national visas of Romania, Cyprus, Croatia.
The Bulgarian visa, except for these three countries, does not provide any other opportunities to travel.
Other types of Bulgarian visas
In addition to national visas, the country's legislation provides for the following:
- Air transit (type A).
- Transit (type B).
- Tourist.
Transit permits are granted for the 24 hours required for the transfer.
A tourist visa is issued for 90 days. This is a one-time permission. From June to September it is possible to obtain a visa that allows you to enter twice.
Conclusions
After the sale of housing, a multiple entry visa to Bulgaria for property owners becomes unavailable. A notarial deed that has lost its force cannot serve as a basis for issuing a multiple entry visa. The preliminary sales contract, building permits do not play a role either. Before applying for a visa, it will be useful to study all the nuances on the official website of the Bulgarian Embassy.
