Advisory for Indian Nationals Regarding Bulgarian Residence Permits/Visas, 02.04.2020
According to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry’s order No. COV-54-00-1 dated 27 March, 2020:
I. Bulgarian residence ID cards which expire from 13 March, 2020 to 31 October, 2020 will be extended by 6 months. However, an application for renewal of residence permit should be submitted within 14 days of cancellation of the state of emergency. A new residence permit can be issued even before the expiry of the extended 6-month period at the request of an individual.
II. People who are outside Bulgaria and whose long-term residence permit expires within the declared state of emergency may enter Bulgaria without a visa within 14 days of the cancellation of the state of emergency. (However, all Indian nationals are nevertheless strongly advised to contact their nearest Bulgarian Embassy/Consulate for a confirmation in this regard before making any travel plans.)
III. Indian nationals who are currently in Bulgaria on a short term visa should apply for its renewal before its expiry.
For further details please follow the link below to English translation of the order issued by Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
http://www.indembsofia.gov.in/docs/1585750709NV_270320covid(1).docx
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