Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Bulgaria

 Visa Application Form of PRC

Ambassador: Mr. Wei Jinghua
Address: Street Alexander Von Humboldt 7, Sofia 1113, Republic of Bulgaria 
Tel: +359-2-9733910
Fax: +359-2-9711081
Email: chnemb_bg@live.cn

 Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria
Tel: +359-2-9733851 (in Bulgarian language); +359-2-9733851 (in English language)
Fax: +359-2-9711081
Email: consulate_bgr@mfa.gov.cn

 Fee
Bulgarian citizens are exempt from visa fees according to the Agreement between them. It regularly takes 7-10 working days for issuance, so applicants need submit application at least one week before their departure.

 

Type	Third Country Citizen	USA Citizen
Single Entry valid for 3 months	USD 40	USD 140
Duble Entry valid for 6 months	USD 60	USD 140
Multiple Entry valid for 6 months	USD 80	USD 140
Multiple Entry valid for 1 year	USD 120	USD 140

In addition, Chinese visa is free of charge for foreign citizens from Albania, Maldives, Pakistan, Micronesia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia (Production cost is $ 3), and Belarus (Only for children up to 16 years old).

 Visa Exemption to Hong Kong
Based on the "Agreement Between the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria on Abolition of Visa Requirements" in 2005, citizens of the Republic of Bulgaria are exempted from the requirements for entry into or transit through Hong Kong for a period of stay up to 90 days per period of six months.

 Important Notice about Application
Basic Requirements:
1. The original passport or a travel document valid for at least 6 months.
2. A application form, one recent 2-inch, bareheaded and full-faced passport photo, attached to the application form.

In addition to providing the above-mentioned documents, an applicant is also required to answer relevant questions and provide following documents according to different types:

L for Tourism/Family Visit: for tourists, applicants shall evidence their financial capability of covering the travelling expenses, and when necessary, provide the air, train or ship tickets to the heading country/region after leaving. For visiting relatives, applicants are required to provide invitation letter from their relatives.

F for Business/Training/Lecture/Scientific-Technological and Cultural Exchanges, or Study (less than 6 months): the invitation letter from the inviting unit or the notification letter/telegram from the authorized unit is required. 

X for Study: Application Form for Overseas Students (JW201 Form or JW202 Form), Admission Notice and Physical Examination Record for Foreigners are required.

Z for Work/Employment: the Employment License of the PRC for Foreigners and a notification letter/telegram issued by an authorized organization or company are required.

G for Transit: valid visas and on-going tickets to the heading countries/regions are required.

 Please contact Embassy of Bulgaria in PRC if Bulgarians are in distress there.
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