Business Visa from Kenya to Bulgaria

Applicants of this Visa are business-oriented travelers who intend to engage in business activities in Bulgaria.

The Bulgarian visa is of two types:

A Kenyan may obtain a Bulgarian Business visa on the ground of registering a limited company, branch or trade representative office in Bulgaria.

The short-stay Bulgarian Business visa is a multi-entry visa allowing a stay of 90 days in Bulgaria.

There are 3 primary instances for which a long-term Bulgarian Business visa (Type D visa) is issued:

The most convenient and affordable way for a foreign national to obtain a “Type D” Bulgarian Business visa, and eventually a Bulgarian residence permit is by way of registering a trade representative office in Bulgaria.

The trade representative office is regulated by the Investment Promotion Act (IPA) of Bulgaria.

The trade representative office is regulated by the Investment Promotion Act (IPA) of Bulgaria.

The processing time for the business visa is 10 days. 

The validity of the Bulgarian business visa is 90 days.

Business travelers can negotiate and sign business contracts with their partner company during their time in the country.

Kenyans visiting Bulgaria with this visa are allowed to attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits.

Letter from the applicant’s employer written on company’s letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s position in the company and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Bulgaria.

A letter of invitation from the company in Bulgaria is required. The duration of your trip and the purpose of the visit should be stated.

Certificate of business registration of the company in Bulgaria is required.

If the company in Bulgaria is going to be responsible for your finances in the country, it should be clearly stated in the letter of invitation.

Proof of previous business dealings with the company should be provided if any.

Receipt of payment of visa application fee should be provided.

Kenyans should have proof that they have the incentive of returning to their country at the expiry of their visa.

Applicants of these visa are advised to be vaccinated against yellow fever before applying.

A Kenyan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.

Duly completed and signed visa application form.

If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.

Three passport-size photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken in white background.

Travel document must be complete.

Proof of financial capability.

Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.

Copy of return flight ticket.

Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.

A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.

Medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.

Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

Copy of travel itinerary.