Vietnam is a country that attracting many tourists to come for work, travel, and business from Europe, especially Bulgarian citizens. But the visa is a barrier as its the first requirement for Bulgarian citizens who want to visit Vietnam. Take the chance, we’ve prepared this article to share with you valuable information about the process.
Useful note:
- Besides a Vietnam visa, your passport MUST be valid over 6 months beyond the arrive time and have at least 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
- Travelers need to to show the onward ticket when coming to Vietnam on the visa exemption.
- Children under the age of 14 years who have their own passport can be exempted or have to pay the same fees to obtain a Vietnam visa as adults.
- Travelers who arrive at Phu Quoc directly from a third country, or from airports in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, can stay in this island without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Visa on arrival airport accepts only at Vietnam International airports. Travelers, who come to Vietnam via borderland or seaport, need to obtain a visa stamp into your passport in advance.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa?
Bulgarian citizens need a visa that is provided in three ways. The first, through the Vietnam Embassy, the second is getting a visa on arrival airport (VOA) and the last one is E-Visa.
1. Apply at Vietnam Embassy
Address: Bulgaria, Sofia 1113 Ul. “Jetvarka” No 1
Tel: (+ 359) 2 963 3658
Email: [email protected]
Website: vnembassy-sofia.mofa.gov.vn
It should be noted that the Embassy closes on Saturdays, Sundays, both Vietnam and public holidays of Bulgaria.
2. Vietnam Visa on arrival
The easiest way to get a Vietnam visa from Bulgaria is applying for a visa online. In this way, you don’t need to visit the Vietnam Embassy or send off your passport to the Office. In short, you just need to complete 03 simple steps as below:
- Fill out the secure application form
- Receive a visa approval letter via email after processing time.
- Print out the letter and submit it to get the visa stamp after you arrive at Vietnam international airport (Ha Noi/ Ho Chi Minh/ Da Nang/ Nha Trang…). That’s all.
Here is a sample of the visa on arrival airport fee (provided by Viet Dream Travel).
The standard processing time is 3 working days and visa expedited service is always available.
3. E-visa
The E-visa is valid for only 30 days with a single entry. Also, it takes 3 – 4 working days to get the result.
After all, if you have any questions about Vietnam visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens, please contact us via:
Hotline/Whatsaap/Viber/Zalo (+84) 902 795 056 – 918 709 338
Or [email protected] – [email protected]
Best regards,
Vietdream team.
