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Bulgaria Schengen Transit Visa C

10 facts quoted from the official source

For a traveller entering the Schengen territory through Bulgaria solely to continue to another destination.

Route type
Transit
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Eligibility summaryThe Bulgarian MFA lists transit among the planned-stay purposes of Visa C.
  • Genuine transit purposeThe short-stay rules recognise transit through the Schengen territory as a temporary purpose.
  • Journey must continue to another countryA transit itinerary must show onward travel.
  • Transit visa requiredThe traveller needs a uniform visa unless exempt by nationality or another Schengen rule.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health or travel insuranceTravel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage is required for visa applicants.checked 2026-07-26
  • Passport or travel documentA valid travel document satisfying Schengen validity rules is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisThe Bulgarian MFA lists transit among the planned-stay purposes of Visa C.
  • Report summaryThe Bulgarian MFA lists transit among the planned-stay purposes of Visa C.
  • Work, study and residence rightsA short stay is not a residence permit.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Length of stay allowedA Schengen short stay is limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Bulgaria?
The official source states: For a traveller entering the Schengen territory through Bulgaria solely to continue to another destination.
02Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage is required for visa applicants.

Every answer is quoted from the official mfa.bg page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mfa.bgLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Bulgaria government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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