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Bangladesh passport holders: Multiple entry for Bulgaria. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.06). Processing: 15-20 working days (Bangladesh-facing agency source); VFS Global's own one-pager states approx. 15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Mixed evidence on the Dhaka application channel: Bulgaria's Ambassador publicly confirmed a VFS Global visa-issuance launch in Dhaka on 8 Dec 2024, and VFS Global's own Bulgaria+Bangladesh one-pager is live with Bangladesh-specific fee content -- both support the DB's existing 'VFS Global' setting. However, Bulgaria's official MFA site confirms Bulgaria has NO embassy in Bangladesh and that 'the Embassy in Delhi, India is accredited for Bangladesh' for all consular/visa matters, and at least one Bangladesh-facing agency source still routes applicants to India. Net assessment: VFS Global Dhaka is very likely the current intake point (kept unchanged), with the Bulgarian Consulate General in New Delhi as the adjudicating authority either way. Standard Schengen fee EUR 90 confirmed; full Schengen membership (land borders since 1 Jan 2025) reconfirmed. Bangladesh is NOT covered by any of Bulgaria's 13 Visa Facilitation Agreement countries (confirmed via official mfa.bg list).
Visa types: Schengen C visa (FULL SCHENGEN since Jan 2025): Tourist, Business, Family/Friends Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical. National D visa: Student, Worker, Family Reunification, Long-term Residence, EU Blue Card.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C Validity: 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90/180 Schengen rules (full Schengen since Jan 2025).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online application; Appointment at VFS Global Dhaka; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+, all Schengen); Flight booking; Hotel reservation; Bank statement (EUR 50/day proof); Employment letter; For Student: admission + scholarship/funding proof.
Visa types (4)
Fee (EUR 90) and full-Schengen status reconfirmed. VFS Global Dhaka intake point reconfirmed via the Bulgarian Ambassador's Dec 2024 launch statement and VFS's own live Bangladesh one-pager, though one third-party agency source still describes routing via India -- kept as VFS Global with Medium confidence given the conflict.
Bulgaria Schengen Type C Business Visa. Bulgaria joined Schengen air/sea borders March 2024 and land borders January 2025 — now full Schengen member.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Bangladeshi passport holders changing planes airside at a Bulgaria airport en route to a non-Schengen third country.
Bulgarian National D Visa for studies. Medical universities highly popular among BD students — Medical University of Sofia, Pleven, Plovdiv, Varna offer English-medium MBBS at EU-recognized standards at affordable cost.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections (Bulgaria specifically known for stricter review): (1) Insufficient EUR 50/day funds; (2) Weak ties to BD; (3) Travel insurance below EUR 30,000; (4) Multi-entry Schengen holder route preferred — direct Bulgaria visa scrutinized; (5) Inconsistent itinerary.
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