Vietnam visa for citizens Bulgaria

Do Bulgarian Citizens need a visa to Vietnam?

Yes. As a Bulgarian citizenship holder, you need to apply for a visa to enter Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose. Your Bulgarian passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from the expected date of arrival in Vietnam and have at least 02 blank pages.

How to get a Vietnam Visa for Bulgarian Citizens?

There are currently 02 options to get a visa to Vietnam for Bulgarian passport holders, consisting of: 

1. Apply at Local Vietnam Embassy

This way of visa application for Vietnam requires you to contact the nearest office of the Vietnam embassy/consulate for your visa application.

• If you are in Bulgaria, you can contact the Vietnam embassy in Bulgaria
• If you are in other countries with an embassy/consular office of Vietnam, contact them directly.

Normally, you will need to prepare the following documents for the visa application:

• Original and signed passport;
• Completed and signed visa application form;
• Invitation letter (to apply for a business visa);
• and others as required by the embassy.

2. Apply for Visa on arrival

Applying for a visa on arrival is the easiest and perhaps the best way to get a visa to Vietnam for Bulgarian citizens who are traveling to Vietnam, especially those living far from the embassy.  This kind of visa can be obtained through a simple online application prior to the trip, saving the travelers time and cost traveling to the embassy.

To obtain the Vietnam visa on arrival online and enter the country, the Bulgarians need to:

Recommended reading:

• How to get Vietnam visa in Sofia

How much is a Vietnam visa for Bulgarian Citizens?

The total Vietnam visa on arrival fee for Bulgarian passport holders is US$25 or US$50 for visa stamping at Vietnam airport (for a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa valid for up to 3 months respectively) PLUS (+) service fee for the visa letter. You can check details of this fee in the table below.