Bulgaria Tourist Guide

Why Bangladeshis Visit Bulgaria

Bulgaria offers Sofia's blend of Roman ruins and Orthodox cathedrals, alongside affordable Black Sea beach resorts — a lesser-known but rewarding corner of Southeast Europe.

বুলগেরিয়া সোফিয়ার রোমান ধ্বংসাবশেষ ও অর্থোডক্স ক্যাথিড্রালের মিশ্রণের পাশাপাশি সাশ্রয়ী কৃষ্ণ সাগর সৈকত রিসোর্ট প্রদান করে।

~9-10hrs
Flight from Dhakaফ্লাইট সময়
May-Sep
Best Time to Visitসেরা সময়
৳75-110k
6-Day Budget৬ দিনের বাজেট
Schengen (C)
Via VFS Globalভিএফএস গ্লোবাল

Top Attractions

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia

A grand Neo-Byzantine Orthodox cathedral, the city's most iconic landmark.

Plovdiv Old Town

One of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with a preserved Roman amphitheater.

Black Sea Coast

Affordable beach resorts around Varna and Sunny Beach.

Rila Monastery

A UNESCO-listed Orthodox monastery set in dramatic mountain scenery.

Costs & Budget

A 6-day Bulgaria trip typically costs ৳75,000-110,000 per person — one of the more affordable Schengen destinations, with hotels from ৳3,000-6,500 per night.

Visa & Entry — Full Step-by-Step Guide

Visa Type: The Schengen (Type C) visa covers tourism and family visits for up to 90 days.

Required Documents

  • Passport with at least three months validity beyond the intended stay, with two blank pages.
  • Completed and signed Schengen visa application form.
  • Two recent passport-size photographs with a white background.
  • Travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000.
  • Confirmed flight and hotel reservations.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Download the Schengen visa application form from the VFS Global website.
  2. Book an appointment at VFS Global in Dhaka.
  3. Submit your application and biometrics in person.
  4. Collect your passport with the visa once processed.

Embassy & VAC in Bangladesh

VFS Global - Bulgaria Visa Application Centre
AJ Heights (Ground Floor), Cha-72/1/D, Progoti Sarani, North Badda, Dhaka-1212

Local Tips

  • The Bulgarian Lev (BGN), not the Euro, is the local currency.
  • Bulgaria is one of the EU's most affordable destinations for food and lodging.
  • Nodding your head in Bulgaria can mean "no" — a well-known cultural quirk worth being aware of.

FAQ

Is Bulgaria part of the Schengen Area? Yes, as of recent expansion, Bulgaria participates in Schengen air and sea border arrangements.

How many days should I plan? 6 days covers Sofia, Plovdiv, and a taste of the Black Sea coast.