Good news for Indians dreaming of studying, working, or settling in Europe — getting a Bulgarian long-term visa has just become much simpler.
VFS Global, in partnership with the Bulgarian government, has opened brand-new visa application centers across India.
Earlier, applicants had to visit the Bulgarian Embassy in New Delhi to apply.
But starting November 1, 2025, this process is changing for good.
You can now apply for a Bulgarian long-term (D) visa from six major cities — New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Appointment bookings for New Delhi start on November 1, while other cities will open from mid-November.
Applicants can easily book their slots online through the official website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/bgr
Strengthening India–Bulgaria Ties
The new agreement between VFS Global and the Embassy of Bulgaria was signed on October 24, 2025.
It was formalized by Dr. Nikolay Yankov, Bulgaria’s Ambassador to India, and Yumi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer (South Asia) at VFS Global.
According to Ambassador Yankov, this initiative will make it easier for Indians to travel to Bulgaria for education, employment, or family visits.
It’s also expected to boost business connections and cultural exchange between the two countries.
VFS Global already manages short-term (C) visa applications for Bulgaria, and now, with the long-term visa facility added, the overall process will be faster and more convenient.
Simple Application Process
Applying for a Bulgarian visa through VFS is straightforward. Applicants need to:
Fill out the visa application form
Submit the required documents
Provide biometric details
VFS Global will manage these front-end services, while the final decision on visa approval will continue to rest with the Bulgarian Embassy, under the Schengen visa framework.
With these updates, Indians now have an easier path to explore opportunities in one of Europe’s rising destinations — Bulgaria.
