Type D Visa

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calebusatobgMember07 January 2019 17:52:33

Hello, I’m supposed to be moving to Bulgaria in 1 week, but my visa isn’t ready according to the Embassy, as of this morning. They know my intended date of arrival, but I’ve been told they have no information for me. I’m trying not to stress about it, but if it takes any longer I’ll miss the orientation week at my new uni. If only they offered an expedited service. I’m curious about others who’ve gotten a type D visa, specifically from the US embassy, and what your wait time and experience was like.
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kristiannBulgaria Expert08 January 2019 10:49:24

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As far as I know citizens of USA can visit Bulgaria for a short stay /up to 30 days/ without visas. You can check if this is still valid.

Otherwise you can apply for a tourist visa or a short stay visa - type C.

calebusatobgMember08 January 2019 13:47:49

I’ll be there for four years and have already applied for the type d long term visa

kristiannBulgaria Expert09 January 2019 07:57:41

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Great!
Then you can either miss the orientation week or arrive in Bulgaria without a visa.

Ramses K.Serial expat09 January 2019 10:21:00

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Kristiann but can he apply for a tourist or C-visa while he already applied for a D-visa?
I wouldn't recommend arriving in Bulgaria without a visa

kristiannBulgaria Expert10 January 2019 09:21:24

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Everything is possible

Ramses K.Serial expat10 January 2019 11:44:48

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Well looking at the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also awise thing to do
MFA Bulgaria

kojidaeSerial expat14 January 2019 15:37:57

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Everyone I've talked to from the LA embassy in the US has gotten theirs right around the 45 day mark.

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