Vietnam Embassy in Bulgaria - Visa Information & How to Apply

Available Visas Visa Requirements Visa Information Get This Visa
Business Visa required For business travelers holding Bulgarian passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities. Get it as soon as
Tourist Not required 45 days For Bulgarian passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes. Get it as soon as 13:30 - Thursday - 25 December, 2025 ( 9 days 2 hours from now)
Work Visa required For Bulgarian nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student Visa required For students from Bulgaria who plan to study in Vietnam.
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Embassies and Consulates of Vietnam in Bulgaria

Sofia

Address
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 (Open now)

Time Right Now
Sofia: Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 10:37 AM (Europe/Sofia)

Email
vnemb.bg@mofa.gov.vn

Embassy of Vietnam in Sofia, Bulgaria

How to apply

Bulgarian passport holders or foreign passports living in Bulgaria can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from Bulgaria, please follow these steps:

  1. Access our online e-visa application form.
  2. Upload .jpg images of your Bulgarian passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
  3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (55 USD ~ 98 BGN)
  4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be 13:30 PM, local Sofia time on 25 December 2025.
  5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

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:

  1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
  2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
  3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
  4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

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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.

Holidays Date Day Counting down
December Solstice 21 December 2025Sunday4 days, 8 hours
Christmas Eve 24 December 2025Wednesday7 days, 8 hours
Christmas Day 25 December 2025Thursday8 days, 8 hours
Second day of Christmas 26 December 2025Friday9 days, 8 hours
International New Year's Eve 31 December 2025Wednesday14 days, 8 hours
New Year's Day 01 January 2026Thursday15 days, 8 hours
International New Year's Day 01 January 2026Thursday15 days, 8 hours
Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime 01 February 2026Sunday46 days
Valentine's Day 14 February 2026Saturday59 days
Vietnamese New Year's Eve 16 February 2026Monday61 days

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