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title: Bulgaria visa for citizens of Mozambique
description: "Citizens of Mozambique need a visa for Bulgaria and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90. Processing: 15–45 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Bulgaria visa for citizens of Mozambique

Citizens of Mozambique need a visa for Bulgaria and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.mfa.bg/en/services/consular-services/visas-for-schengen-area

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist visa (Schengen/C type)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 15–45 days
- **Government fee:** €90
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for last 3 months showing sufficient funds (approx. €50 per day of stay)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents as listed.
2. **Book appointment** — Schedule an appointment at the Bulgarian embassy or consulate in Mozambique.
3. **Complete application form** — Fill out the Schengen visa application form online or print and handwrite.
4. **Attend appointment with documents** — Submit original documents, biometrics (fingerprints and photo), and pay the fee.
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing can take 15–30 calendar days.
6. **Collect passport** — Pick up your passport with visa decision from the embassy or visa centre.

## Documents checklist

- **Completed visa application form** (Identity)
- **Passport (valid at least 6 months, with 2 blank pages)** (Identity)
- **Two recent passport-size photographs (35x45mm, white background)** (Identity)
- **Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage for Schengen area)** (Travel): Must cover entire stay
- **Round trip flight itinerary or booking** (Travel): Confirmed booking, not final ticket
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof for entire stay** (Travel)
- **Bank statements (last 3 months)** (Financial): To prove sufficient funds
- **Proof of employment: letter from employer stating salary and leave approval** (Employment): If employed
- **Proof of civil status (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate of children)** (Identity, optional): If applicable
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting): €80 paid at embassy or visa centre
- **Cover letter explaining purpose of visit and itinerary** (Supporting, optional): Optional but recommended
- **Passport copy (bio page and previous Schengen visas)** (Identity)
- **Proof of residence if not applying in country of citizenship** (Identity, optional): e.g., residence permit if in a third country
- **Consent letter from both parents (if minor traveling alone)** (Identity, optional): For minor applicants

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Approx. €50 per day of stay
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Sponsorship letter if fully sponsored

Bank statements must be in English or translated.

## Good to know

- Mozambique is not a visa-free country for Bulgaria; a visa is required.
- Visa application must be submitted well in advance of travel due to processing times.
- Biometric data (fingerprints) are required for each new application.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient or unclear documentation (e.g., missing bank statements or travel insurance)** — Double-check all required documents before appointment; ensure bank statements show sufficient balance.
- **Unclear travel purpose or itinerary** — Provide a detailed cover letter and confirmed hotel/flight bookings.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Mozambique need a visa for Bulgaria?

Citizens of Mozambique need a visa for Bulgaria and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist visa (Schengen/C type).

### How long can citizens of Mozambique stay in Bulgaria?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Bulgaria visa cost for citizens of Mozambique?

Government fee: €90.

### How long does Bulgaria visa processing take?

Typically 15–45 days.

### What documents do citizens of Mozambique need for Bulgaria?

Completed visa application form; Passport (valid at least 6 months, with 2 blank pages); Two recent passport-size photographs (35x45mm, white background); Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage for Schengen area); Round trip flight itinerary or booking; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof for entire stay; and 8 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Bulgaria?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.mfa.bg/en/services/consular-services/visas-for-schengen-area. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [mfa.bg](https://www.mfa.bg/en/services/consular-services/visas-for-schengen-area)

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