Bulgaria Visa

Once your documents are complete, we walk you through booking your appointment at VFS Global for biometrics capture and file submission. You attend on the day; we accompany you in every step.

• Tourist Visa (Type C)

  For leisure travel and sightseeing in Bulgaria for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

• Family & Friends Visit Visa

  For visiting relatives or friends with a notarised invitation from the Bulgarian host.

• Business Visa

  For attending meetings and conferences with an official invitation from the Bulgarian business host.

• Cultural & Sports Visa

  For taking part in cultural, sporting, scientific, or religious events.

• Medical Visa (Short-stay visa)

  Issued for the purpose of receiving treatment at Bulgarian hospitals. Classified as a short-stay visa, with stays not exceeding 90 days. Requires detailed medical reports plus an official invitation or booking confirmation from the relevant hospital.

1. Choose the right Bulgarian visa type

   Start by identifying the visa category that matches your purpose of travel — tourism, family visit, business, medical, or study. Since 31 March 2024, Bulgaria issues uniform Schengen visa consultation valid throughout the Schengen area. Bulgaria does not operate a VFS Global visa centre in Jordan, so applications are submitted directly to the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Amman.

2. Confirm where to apply and book an appointment

   Contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Amman by phone (+962 6 553 9392) to book your visa appointment. Consular hours are Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09:00 to 12:00. Submit your application no later than 15 days before your trip and no earlier than 6 months in advance.

3. Complete the official Schengen application form

   Download and complete the Schengen visa application form from Visa Application Forms on MFA Bulgaria. Make sure your name, passport details, and travel dates exactly match your supporting documents.

4. Prepare the supporting documents

   Refer to the official Schengen short-term visa general information page and prepare:
   - Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date, issued within the last 10 years, with two blank pages.
   - Jordanian ID card, or valid Jordanian residency permit if you are a foreign resident.
   - Stamped bank statements covering the last 3 months.
   - Employment letter and a recent salary certificate.
   - Round-trip flight reservation and hotel bookings covering every night of your stay.
   - Schengen travel insurance with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
   - Recent passport-sized photo meeting Schengen specifications.

5. Attend the appointment at the Bulgarian Embassy

   Attend your appointment at the Bulgarian Embassy in Amman (Um Uthaina, 7 Al Mosel Street, 11195). Your ten-fingerprint scan and facial photo are taken, your file is reviewed, and your passport is held. Pay the embassy fee (Schengen) at the embassy. Biometrics are mandatory for applicants aged 12 and above.

6. Track processing

   A Schengen short-stay decision is statutorily issued within 15 calendar days, and may be extended up to 45 days in additional cases. For status updates, contact the embassy directly using the consular phone line.

7. Collect your passport and visa

   Once a decision is issued you will be notified to collect your passport in person from the embassy with your ID. Before you travel, verify the visa data (name, number of entries, validity dates, residence type) against your passport, and keep copies of your bookings and insurance ready in case of border checks.

• What is a Schengen visa?

  A unified visa that allows entry to 29 European countries within the Schengen area on a single visa, with a stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

• How long is a Schengen visa valid?

  Usually granted short-term (up to 3 months) with single or multiple entries. In some cases it can be issued for longer — up to 5 years.

• Can I travel between Schengen countries on a single visa?

  Yes, a Schengen visa allows entry to and free travel between all 29 Schengen countries with no extra visa required.

• What is the most common reason for refusal?

  Weak ties to Jordan, failing to convince the embassy you will return, weak financial standing, or incomplete documents. We help you strengthen your file before you submit.

• Does the application require a personal interview?

  Usually not — most applications are decided on the documents. In special cases the embassy may request an interview.