Bulgaria Schengen visa appointments from the UK
You give biometrics at VFS Global in London, Manchester or Edinburgh; the Bulgarian consulate in London decides. We track all three and secure the first slot that fits.
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If you legally live in the UK, you apply for a short-stay (Type C) Bulgaria Schengen visa through VFS Global — Bulgaria's visa application partner in the UK — and the Bulgarian consulate in London decides the outcome. You give biometrics and hand in documents at a VFS Global centre in London, Manchester or Edinburgh; the embassy itself doesn't take walk-in applications.
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Median days from booking until appointment — based on real appointments observed by xVisa
| Visa centre | Tourist TOU | Business BUS | Family and Friends Visit VFF | Family Members of EU Citizens (excluding Bulgarian Nationals) EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London Bulgaria Visa Application Center - London | ||||
Manchester Bulgaria Visa Application Center - Manchester | ||||
Edinburgh Bulgaria Visa Application Center - Edinburgh |
Bulgaria visa centres in United Kingdom
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Process
Applying for a Bulgaria Schengen visa from the UK, step by step
Tell us your trip
Your Bulgaria dates, purpose of visit and preferred UK centre.
Get your checklist
Bulgaria-specific documents for the Bulgarian consulate.
We prepare it
Checked against the consulate's short-stay requirements.
We book VFS Global
AutoBooking takes the earliest London / Manchester / Edinburgh slot.
Attend & get your visa
Biometrics at the VFS Global centre with our support; the consulate decides.
Fees
Bulgaria Schengen visa fee from the UK & xVisa price
Your Bulgaria visa cost is the consular fee plus VFS Global's service charge, with the xVisa service on top for booking your appointment and preparing your file. Pricing is the same for everyone — you pay for the work and the appointment, not for "priority".
- AutoBooking takes the earliest VFS Global slot across the three UK centres — median ~4 days from request to a booked appointment.
- a short-stay Bulgaria Schengen visa is usually decided within about 15 calendar days of your appointment, longer in peak season.
- you can apply up to 6 months before travel — apply early, because Bulgaria appointments in the UK can be limited.
- Consular / Schengen visa fee
- €90
- Bulgaria charges no visa fee for children under 12.
- Set by the Schengen states in euro and collected in local currency by the visa centre on the consulate's behalf.
- VFS Global service charge
- Varies by centre and is added by the centre itself, separately from the visa fee.
- xVisa service
- Slot monitoring
- £35
- Full application service
- £100
- Payable now
- £30
| Consular / Schengen visa fee | — set by the authorities and paid via VFS Global at your appointment. |
|---|---|
| VFS Global service charge | — the centre's own fee, varies. |
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Appointments
Bulgaria visa appointments in the UK — get the earliest slot
Bulgaria became a full Schengen member in 2025, and demand for its short-stay visas from the UK now runs through VFS Global in London, Manchester and Edinburgh — where appointment supply can be uneven and dates disappear fast before summer and the winter holidays. Instead of refreshing three VFS Global booking pages by hand, xVisa's AutoBooking watches all of them around the clock and secures the earliest Bulgaria appointment that fits your travel dates — and alerts you the moment dates reopen.
Where to apply
The Bulgarian consulate in London & when Bulgaria is your main destination
Looking for the Bulgarian Embassy in London? Consular decisions are made by the Consular Section of the Embassy of Bulgaria in London, but you don't lodge a visa application at the embassy — applications from the UK go through VFS Global visa application centres in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, where you attend in person for biometrics and document submission. Apply for a Bulgaria visa when Bulgaria is your main destination — the country where you'll spend the most nights — or your country of first entry if your nights are split equally. As a full Schengen member, a uniform Schengen visa lets you travel across the whole area, but you still lodge with Bulgaria when it's your main stop. xVisa picks the VFS Global centre with the earliest slot for your dates.
London — VFS Global
Bulgaria visa application centre.
Manchester — VFS Global
Bulgaria visa application centre for the North.
Edinburgh — VFS Global
Bulgaria visa application centre for Scotland.
| Visa | Bulgaria short-stay Schengen (Type C) — tourism, business, family visits and other short-stay purposes |
|---|---|
| Operator (UK) | VFS Global — Bulgaria's visa application partner in the UK |
| Visa centres (UK) | London, Manchester, Edinburgh |
| Consulate | Consular Section of the Embassy of Bulgaria, London (decides the visa) |
| Appointment wait | Booking Speed ~4 days median |
| Processing time | ≈ 15 calendar days after the appointment (apply up to 6 months ahead) |
Types of visa
Types of Bulgaria Schengen visa & purpose of visit
Most travellers from the UK apply for a short-stay (Type C) Bulgaria Schengen visa. Because VFS Global handles Bulgaria applications, several purpose categories are monitored — which one fits depends on your purpose of visit, and the documents and cover letter change accordingly. xVisa tailors your checklist to the right type.
Tourism
Sightseeing or a holiday in Bulgaria — itinerary, accommodation and proof of funds.
Business
Meetings, conferences or events — plus an invitation letter from the Bulgarian company.
Visiting family & friends
A host in Bulgaria — plus an invitation and, where relevant, proof of accommodation.
Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen
A separate, facilitated category with its own evidence of the family relationship.
Documents
Bulgaria visa requirements & documents (from the UK)
A Bulgaria Schengen visa from the UK requires a valid passport, proof of UK residence, the Bulgaria short-stay application form, travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover, a Schengen-spec photo, a return itinerary, accommodation in Bulgaria and proof of funds; a cover letter is recommended.
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond return, with 2 blank pages.
- Proof of UK residence (BRP / visa / settled status) valid 3+ months beyond return.
- Completed Bulgaria short-stay Schengen application form.
- Schengen-spec photo.
- Travel medical insurance (min €30,000 cover, valid across the Schengen area).
- Return flight itinerary.
- Accommodation in Bulgaria (hotel booking / host invitation).
- Proof of funds (bank statements).
- Cover letter with your Bulgaria itinerary.
- Employment / study proof, where relevant.
Booking your Bulgaria appointment
When scheduling your appointment at the Bulgaria Visa Application Center, choose a time that allows you to gather all necessary documents. Arrive early to avoid delays and ensure you have copies of your documents, as this can expedite the submission process. Be prepared for a brief interview regarding your travel plans and intentions in Bulgaria.
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