Under what conditions Bulgaria will issue multiple-entry visas to Russians
The Bulgarian tourism industry believes that Bulgaria It is necessary to prepare for the opening of borders with Russia and encourage Russians to travel with loyal visa processes.
For example, apply for visas on arrival, e-visa or biennial visas. In the latter case, Russians will have a reason to come to the resorts of Bulgaria for two consecutive seasons, and now you can get a visa to Bulgaria for the duration of the trip.
According to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry, Russians who have legally used Bulgarian visas in previous years will be able to obtain multiple-entry visas up to 2 years this year.
The two-year visa will allow Russians to come to Bulgaria at any time during the next 24 months, which will be a support and relief for tourists and tour operators of the Russian Federation who plan summer and winter programs.
The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry noted that the agency annually takes measures to simplify the procedure for issuing visas to Russian citizens.
Russian citizens who have used Schengen, Romanian, Croatian, Cypriot visas for their intended purpose can obtain multiple-entry Bulgarian visas.
Apply for Bulgarian visas valid for up to 3 years can be citizens of the Russian Federation who used multiple Schengen, Romanian, Croatian, Cypriot visas for their intended purpose.
Visas valid for up to 3 years, without the presence of used or expired previous visas, can be issued by property owners in Bulgaria.
Multiple-entry visas up to 3 years without having used or expired previous visas, you can issue close relatives of property owners in the Republic of Bulgaria - spouses, children (including adopted), parents (including guardians), grandparents, grandchildren.
Free multiple-entry visas for the purpose of “tourism” valid for up to 1 year, regardless of the use of the previous Bulgarian visa, can be obtained by minors.
Multiple free visas valid for up to 1 year can be applied for by minors who wish to visit Bulgaria to participate in organized youth camps for educational, sports, cultural exchanges.
Free double or multiple entry tourist visas can be obtained by citizens with disabilities for up to 1 year.
Holders of a valid long-term Schengen visa or residence permit issued by a country applying Schengen law, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, do not need a visa to enter Bulgaria.
In 2019, 59 visa centers of Bulgaria operated in the Russian Federation.
The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry stresses: “Visa for tourism purposes are issued to citizens of the Russian Federation as a priority, as soon as possible.”
In accordance with EU rules, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry may not make a single decision to facilitate the entry of citizens from any country, including the unilateral opening of borders.
Bulgarian diplomats report that “at the moment, Russian citizens are not on the EU list, nor in the order of the Minister of Health of July 31, 2020,” commenting on the situation with the entry of Russian citizens.
Source: atorus