Questions tagged [bulgaria]
European Union country in the Balkans.
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With a double-entry Bulgarian visa, can we go to Romania first?
I am an Indian citizen with a double-entry Bulgarian visa. Our flight is from New Delhi to Bucharest, Romania. We will stay in Romania for 4 days and then go to Bulgaria.
Does my double-entry ...
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Can I enter Bulgaria (Schengen joiner state) if I have a Schengen ban?
I am from Argentina and I would like to know whether I can enter Bulgaria.
I overstayed in the Schengen area and when I exited Greece, on my way to Turkey, I was told that have a penalty of 1200€ ...
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Travel to Bulgaria and Romania with Italian residence permit
I have looked it up and the resources all talk about schengen visa, travelling with eu national family member etc. so I would like to get a more assuring answer about my situation:
I am a non-EU ...
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I am from India, living in Netherlands. Do I need visa for Bulgaria?
I am an Indian passport holder. I live in Amsterdam and have Dutch resident permit which allows me to travel through Schengen countries.
Do I need a visa for visiting Bulgaria (Sofia) for 2-3 days?
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Visa for Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania
I am a non-EU national possessing a residence permit in Germany for around 3 years. I wish to visit Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. From my research, I have come to a conclusion that visa holders (even ...
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Are there any good Uber-like taxi apps in Bulgaria?
We'll travel from Sofia airport to Borovets, and we're trying to find some good way to find a taxi.
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What paperwork do I need to drive from Greece to Bulgaria?
I'm planning to drive from Thessaloniki, Greece to Sofia, Bulgaria. I will be driving an owned car, registered in Greece, and will cross the border at Promachonas/Kulata. I have a Greek driver's ...
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I have Netherlands residence permit and an Indian passport. Can I visit Bulgaria?
I live in the Netherlands with a valid residence permit. I hold an Indian passport.
For visiting Bulgaria for leisure for three days do I need a visa?
I have already booked the tickets.
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Train connection from Istanbul to Sofia?
Is it possible to go from Istanbul to Sofia by train? This link suggests there is a train connection between the two cities: https://rail.cc/en/train/sofia-to-istanbul but I can't find it on the ...
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What are the bus options from Sofia to Ruse (Bulgaria)?
I'm looking for a website that shows all available coaches and their schedules from Sofia to Ruse and of course in the end I want to book the ticket. I was able to find only etapgroup.com which offers ...
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Car hire for driving from Bulgaria to Italy
We want to rent a car in Varna, Bulgaria, drive to Bologna, Italy and leave the car there. One driver is in the age range 30-65 and the other 69. Both have full licences.
Is this is possible?
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Do I need a Transit visa for Bulgaria with a Blue Card?
I am a Turkish citizen with a Blue Card living in Berlin and travel from Athens back to Berlin. Flight has a stop in Sofia and I would like to know if I need a transit visa for Bulgaria and I am able ...
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Single Entry Schengen Visa for Bulgaria
Is it possible to enter Bulgaria with a valid single entry Schengen visa? I plan to travel from Kenya to Bulgaria then to Greece. I know it is not possible to go to Greece then Bulgaria because the ...
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Dual British-Bulgarian national, can I enter Bulgaria with my British passport
Could I enter Bulgaria with my British passport if both my Bulgarian passport and my Bulgarian ID card have expired?
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Driving from Bucharest to Balchik
We're going in vacation to Balchik, Bulgaria between 4-8th July, and I would like to know whether this is the shortest path and how good is the road ?
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Multiple-entry Bulgaria visa to enter to Romania [duplicate]
I got the Bulgaria multiple entry visa, can I enter Bucharest then pass the border to Bulgaria ?
If yes, what other document I have to prepare to show to the Romanian immigration?
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How to get Bulgarian Tourist Visa For an Indian Student in UK
I am an Indian student in UK and after our exam I would like to visit Bulgaria with my other student friends.Now,problem is how to get Bulgarian visa from UK while I am in UK as an Indian student.
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How can I get to Seven Rila Lakes from Sapareva Banya in April?
I am going to Bulgaria next week, would like to visit 7 Rila lakes area.
Heard that there would be a lot of snow in April.
I am wondering if it is still possible to reach Sapareva Banya from Dupnitsa ...
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Can I apply for Romanian and Bulgarian transit visas from Turkey as a non-resident?
I'm a Saudi national. I will ship my bike to Turkey and travel to it by air. I will have a Turkish visa of course. I will then travel on road to Bulgaria aiming to reach Romania. Do I have to apply ...
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Is it easy to get snowboard/ski hire in Borovets without prior booking?
We're off to Borovets skiing in a month or so. We want to book ski/snowboard hire, passes, etc but finding the websites difficult to navigate.
Does anyone have experience of getting ski hire on ...
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Can an Egyptian national marry a Bulgarian national in Bulgaria while on a tourist visa?
I am a citizen of Egypt. Would I be allowed to get married in Bulgaria while visiting Bulgaria on a tourist visa? If it matters, my fiancée is Bulgarian.
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Bus to Bansko from Sofia
I'm looking to go skiing next week, so I was wondering about the Bulgarian bus schedule from Sofia to Bansko. The only info I found was on Bansko (http://bansko.org/bansko_bus_schedule) website that ...
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Can I travel to EU states with a Bulgarian Blue Card?
I am a Ukrainian citizen and recently moved to Bulgaria for work. I have received a Blue Card as a high-skilled professional. Does this Blue Card allow me to travel without receiving additional visas ...
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Can Bulgarian residents enter the UK without a visa?
I am an Egyptian citizen; I am going to marry a Bulgarian girl and I will apply for a family residence permit in Bulgaria.
With Bulgarian residency, will I be allowed to enter the UK without a visa?
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Proof for onward travel in Non-schengen countries of EU
I'm from Singapore and planning trip to Eastern Europe, landing at Romania and taking a train to Bulgaria and back to Singapore.
If I buy a one-way Singapore-Romania ticket and another one-way ...
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Changing from single entry to multiple entry visa
I have a single-entry visa for Bulgaria. It would start tomorrow but I didn't use it yet and I want to go and stay a day in Bucharest from Sofia and come back to Sofia.
I think because my visa is ...
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Do I need a visa to visit Bulgaria?
I am a Moroccan living in Italy for several years and I hold an Italian permanent resident permit, next month I would love to go to visit Bulgaria, and also Turkey and Greece, with multiple entrance/...
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Can I be in transit in Athens for 24 h without transit visa? [duplicate]
I am Egyptian and I just have Bulgarian visa. My flight will have transit in Athens for 20 h, will it be a problem to stay in the airport without Schengen visa?
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How recent should my bank statement be when applying for a Schengen visa?
I will apply for a Bulgarian visa on July 8th, but my bank statement is from November 17th to May 17th, is that maybe a problem for them ? Could that cause a refusal or will they just ask for a more ...
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Visa requirement for Indian living in the UK for travel to Serbia and Bulgaria
I am an Indian citizen living and working in the UK for 5 years now. I hold a Tier-2 resident permit in the UK with an Indian passport.
I am keen on visiting Sofia, Bulgaria en-route to Belgrade, ...
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Bulgarian Visa Duration of Stay
I have a short stay Bulgarian visa (Type C) that is valid from July 27th, 2015 to August 17th, 2015. The duration of stay on the visa is 6 days. Will it be legal to arrive on July 27th, 2015 and ...
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Is there a way to check if the Balkan Mountains passes are open?
The Balkan Mountains passes in Bulgaria are sometimes closed due to heavy snowfall and icy conditions. Is there a website where I can check which of them are open?
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Languages in Bulgaria? [closed]
There is a realistic chance that I will be working in Sofia for a year or more soon. I care quite a lot about being able to communicate with local people wherever I am travelling, so I would like to ...
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Rent a Car in Constanta Airport with return in another country
Is there any means to rent a car in Constanta (RO) for one day and the return to be in another city, like Dobrich, BG or Varna BG?
Is a private transport (taxi) a better alternative to go from ...
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Crossing by car from Bulgaria into Turkey and then into Georgia
We live in the UK. Next summer we're planning a long-ish (2 months long) trip to Georgia - family visit. Flying with three children (especially small) is doable, but not the best thing ever, plus ...
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Transit through Schengen area with Bulgarian visa?
I am Ukrainian and in early stages of planning trip to conference in Bulgaria later this year.
Strangely there seems to be no direct flights from Kiev to Sofia. From quick search the most affordable ...
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Lesovo, Bulgaria to Hamzabeyli, Turkey with bike
It's hard to find online information about the border crossings between Bulgaria and Turkey in English. The border crossing between Kapitan Andreevo, Bulgaria and Kapıkule, Turkey is allegedly only ...
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Questions about personal interview for Dutch Schengen visa
I'd applied for a Schengen visa from the Dutch embassy. The travel itinerary that I submitted was as follows:
Amsterdam - 3 days
Antwerp - 1 day
Bulgaria - 3 days
Amsterdam - 1 day
I have been asked ...
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Duration of Schengen visa while travelling to non Schengen areas which allow Schengen visa
I'm planning to travel to the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Turkey. I'll be in Netherlands for 4 days, Bulgaria for 4 and Turkey for 2. I'm applying for a Schengen visa for the Netherlands. Considering ...
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Traveling from Bulgaria to Turkey by bus, Visa on arrival?
Turkey grants visa on arrival for Schengen visa holders. I'm guessing this should be at all entry ports, including roads. Just wanted to confirm that if I'm travelling by bus with a valid Schengen ...
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Can I apply for a Schengen visa of the first port of entry or does it need to be the country of the longest duration?
I'm planning to travel to the Netherlands, Spain and Bulgaria. My longest stay will probably be in Bulgaria. Now, Bulgaria doesn't issue a Schengen visa but allows people with a Schengen visa to visit....
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How can I go to Perperikon by public transport?
I would like to visit the ancient city of Perperikon in Bulgaria. It's no problem at all to go to Plovdiv or Kardzali, but are there any public transport from there to Perperikon? How much would cost ...
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Will a biathlon competition affect my ski vacation?
I've bought flight tickets to a ski vacation in Bansko, Bulgaria.
Only later I've found out that on the same week the European biathlon championship will take place in exactly the same resort.
Will ...
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Parking via SMS in Sofia, Bulgaria
In Sofia, Bulgaria there are two parking zones - blue and green, and for both of them is possible to pay via SMS. My problem is that I have no longer a Bulgarian SIM-card, and I wonder if it's ...
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Hot Springs around Bulgaria?
I'll be travelling through south-eastern Europe (former Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania) in 2 months on motorbike. I've heard there are hot springs / spas in Bulgaria, and it might be nice to ...
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Turkey transit visa for a stateless person? [duplicate]
I am a stateless person but I am a resident of Uzbekistan. I am going to visit Bulgaria on the 16th of August this year. Unfortunately there is no direct flight to Bulgaria so I have to fly through ...
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Is it easier/cheaper for an Indonesian with UK residency to obtain a tourist visa for Bulgaria, Romania, or Schengen?
A friend of mine who is a citizen of Indonesia with UK residency (but not citizenship) would like to meet up with me somewhere with a cheap undeveloped beach. (I'll be hitchhiking from Georgia.)
The ...
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Under which conditions should I buy an extra ticket for my luggage on public transport in Sofia?
Here in Sofia (Bulgaria) when using the tram/metro/bus you not only need to buy a ticket for yourself but also one for each piece of (large) luggage you carry with you.
I read about this in a guide ...
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What's the address of this guesthouse in Bulgaria?
A few weeks ago travelling with friends in Bulgaria we stayed at a guesthouse of an older lady named Rosa who basically accosted us and climbed into our car when we arrived in the old town of Veliko ...
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Where is the museum of socialist art in Sofia, Bulgaria?
I stumbled across this article on a new socialist art museum in Sofia. It looks really interesting and since I'm in Sofia I'd like to visit.
But the article only lists "in a Sofia suburb", Google ...
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