Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria

From Nov. 30, 2024 to the end of 2025, China implements a 30-day visa-free policy to Bulgarians. Bulgarians holding ordinary passports can go to China and stay for 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, exchange visits and transit purposes without applying for a visa.

Ambassador: Mr. Dong Xiaojun
Address: 58 James Bourchier Blvd, 1407 Sofia, Republic of Bulgaria
Tel: +359-2-9733873
Fax: +359-2-9711081
Email: chnemb_bg@live.cn

30-Day Visa Exemption Policy

From Nov. 30, 2024 to the end of 2025, Bulgarians holding ordinary passports can go to China and stay for 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, exchange visits and transit purposes visa free.

In addition, citizens of the Republic of Bulgaria are exempted from visa application if they stay in Hong Kong or Macau for no more than 90 days.

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria

Tel: +359-2-9733947, 10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:00 from Mon. to Fri. except holidays
+359-882055378 for consular protection
Email: sofia@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office hours: 09:30 - 12:00 on Tuesday and Thursday

Fee (USD)

Type	Bulgarians	Third Country Citizen
Single Entry	60	30
Duble Entries	90	45
Multiple Entry valid for 6 months	120	60
Multiple Entry valid for 12 months	180	90

Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024.

Important Notice about Application

Basic Requirements:
1. The original passport or a travel document valid for at least 6 months.
2. A application form, one recent 2-inch, bareheaded and full-faced passport photo, attached to the application form.

In addition to providing the above-mentioned documents, an applicant is also required to answer relevant questions and provide following documents according to different types:

L for Tourism/Family Visit: for tourists, applicants shall evidence their financial capability of covering the travelling expenses, and when necessary, provide the air, train or ship tickets to the heading country/region after leaving. For visiting relatives, applicants are required to provide invitation letter from their relatives.

F for Business/Training/Lecture/Scientific-Technological and Cultural Exchanges, or Study (less than 6 months): the invitation letter from the inviting unit or the notification letter/telegram from the authorized unit is required.

X for Study: Application Form for Overseas Students (JW201 Form or JW202 Form), Admission Notice and Physical Examination Record for Foreigners are required.

Z for Work/Employment: the Employment License of the PRC for Foreigners and a notification letter/telegram issued by an authorized organization or company are required.

G for Transit: valid visas and on-going tickets to the heading countries/regions are required.

Please contact Embassy of Bulgaria in PRC if Bulgarians are in distress there.

China Tour from Sofia Bulgaria

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- Last updated on Dec. 03, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria

Asked by Vyara | May. 27, 2021 05:40

What's the situation now regarding obtaining visa?

I have been separated from family for two years, as I work here in China but unable to travel or take long time off because of covid and work. Are we now able to get families to come over on family or humanitarian visa?

Answers (1)

Answered by Judy | May. 31, 2021 00:44

It is still hard to apply for a family visa. For the humanitarian visa, if you have sufficient resaons with supporting documents, you can have a try.

Asked by Sve from BULGARIA | Jun. 24, 2020 03:26

Notice of work permit

I'm currently in China and waiting for Notice of Work Permit. Once I get it, do I need to apply Z visa outside China or I can apply here already?

Answers (1)

Answered by Selina from AUSTRALIA | Jul. 02, 2020 00:12

You can apply for a work visa within mainland China. Try do to it at the local exit and entry administration after you get all the documents.

Asked by Aneliya Stoyanova from UNITED KINGDOM | Sep. 10, 2019 15:17

Cost of the visa

I live in London and will travel to Beijing to see my daughter which works in China. I have Bulgarian and British citizenship. I will travel with British passport. How much will cost the visa?

Answers (1)

Answered by Larry from UNITED KINGDOM | Sep. 11, 2019 21:00

It costs 151 pounds for a regular single-entry visa.

Asked by Rumyana from BULGARIA | Jul. 15, 2019 03:45

Hi, I'm looking to get a Chinese visa in Bulgaria next week.

If I apply in Bulgaria – is there an additional fee I need to pay ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Nancy from USA | Jul. 15, 2019 20:57

Dear, if you are the third country citizen, the fees are different and may be more or less.