Vietnam Embassy in Bulgaria - Visa Information & How to Apply
Business
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For business travelers holding Bulgarian passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.
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Get it as soon as 18:00 - Wednesday - December 17, 2025
Tourist
Visa Requirements
Not required
45 days
Visa Information
For Bulgarian passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.
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Get it as soon as 18:30 - Tuesday - December 16, 2025 ( 2 days 17 hours from now)
Work
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For Bulgarian nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
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Student
Visa Requirements
Visa required
Visa Information
For students from Bulgaria who plan to study in Vietnam.
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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Bulgaria
Sofia
Address
Embassy of Vietnam in Sofia, Bulgaria
1, Jetvarka Street 1113 Sofia Bulgaria
Phone
+359 2 963 2609
Fax
+359 2 963 3658
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
(Close now)
Time Right Now
Sofia: Saturday Dec 13, 2025 19:51 PM (Europe/Sofia)
Email
vnemb.bg@mofa.gov.vn
How to apply
Bulgarian passport holders or foreign passports living in Bulgaria can choose between 02 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.
Apply at the embassy
To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in Bulgaria, the following documents are required:
- Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
- Application form (Click here to download)
- 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
- Visa application fees
Apply for visa on arrival
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from Bulgaria. The process involves 4 simple steps:
- Submit an online form for the approval letter.
- Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
- Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
- Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.
Tips:
Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in BGN)
| Visa Type | 3 Working Days | 1 Working Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 21.5 BGN | 42.9 BGN |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 25.0 BGN | 46.5 BGN |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Tourist) | 35.8 BGN | 57.2 BGN |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Tourist) | 44.7 BGN | 66.1 BGN |
| 1 Month Single Entry (Business) | 160.9 BGN | 194.9 BGN |
| 1 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 169.8 BGN | 203.8 BGN |
| 3 Month Single Entry (Business) | 196.6 BGN | 248.5 BGN |
| 3 Month Multiple Entry (Business) | 223.5 BGN | 275.3 BGN |
*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in Lev, click here to see our latest price in USD.
2025 Public Holiday Schedules in Bulgaria
To observe the public holidays of Vietnam and Bulgaria, the embassy/consulate offices may close on the following holidays of 2025.
December Solstice
Date
21 December 2025
Day
Sunday
Counting down
6 days, 23 hours
Christmas Eve
Date
24 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
9 days, 23 hours
Christmas Day
Date
25 December 2025
Day
Thursday
Counting down
10 days, 23 hours
Second day of Christmas
Date
26 December 2025
Day
Friday
Counting down
11 days, 23 hours
International New Year's Eve
Date
31 December 2025
Day
Wednesday
Counting down
16 days, 23 hours
New Year's Day
Date
01 January 2026
Day
Thursday
Counting down
17 days, 23 hours
International New Year's Day
Date
01 January 2026
Day
Thursday
Counting down
17 days, 23 hours
Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime
Date
01 February 2026
Day
Sunday
Counting down
48 days
Valentine's Day
Date
14 February 2026
Day
Saturday
Counting down
61 days
Vietnamese New Year's Eve
Date
16 February 2026
Day
Monday
Counting down
63 days