Bulgaria
India
India visa for Bulgarian citizens
Entry requirement
Bulgarian citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembsofia.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Bulgaria
- Embassy of India in Sofia
4 Alfred Noble Street, Sofia 1113, Bulgaria
India has 1 mission in Bulgaria, with its embassy in Sofia.
Indian citizens travelling to Bulgaria
IndiaBulgaria Visa required Bulgaria visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Bulgaria to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in India
Bulgarian citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Bulgarian citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Bulgarian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens
China admits Bulgarian citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Bulgaria
Bulgaria requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for India?
Bulgarian citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in India?
Bulgarian citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Bulgaria?
The Indian embassy in Bulgaria is in Sofia.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Bulgarian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Bulgarian citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.