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Visas and Relocation

How easy it is to enter and stay in Bulgaria depends on your country of origin. If you are from a country member of the EU, the European Economic Community (EEC) or from Switzerland, Canada, the US and Israel, you do not need a visa to enter the country. You may stay in the country for up to 90 days without any additional documents required, counting from the first date of entry. After the end of the three-month period you will need to apply for long-term or permanent stay permits.
Travellers who are not citizens of the countries listed above should obtain an entry visa in advance from the Bulgarian embassy or consulate in their home country. A letter of invitation from a Bulgarian host, in a standard format or a letter from company or institution proving business travel is needed for the issuing of Bulgarian visa. 
Visa applicants should note that incomplete forms, absence of photographs or inadequate payment usually results in the return of the application.

News

Project to protect Bulgaria's Black Sea coast

My Coast project, funded by the Dutch government, will protect and develop the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Deputy Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Savin Kovachev took part in a press conference on the strategy for development of .....| Read more


Foreigners cancel bookings in Bulgaria's Pamporovo: Foreign tourists, who have booked ski vacation....

Village in Bulgaria gets 300 000 euro for sanctuary restiration: The Bulgarian village of Tatul, l....

Hotels in Bulgaria's Pamporovo winter resort fully booked: Hotels in Bulgaria's Pamporovo winter r....

Useful info

Regulations for the entry and stay of EU citizens in Bulgaria

The law on Residency for EU Citizens determines the conditions under which citizens of European Union (EU) countries, Switzerland and the European Economic Community (EEC) countries and their family member are allowed to enter and stay in Bulgar.....| Read more

Changes to residence requirements for members of EU citizens' families (in case the family members are not EU citizens)

Bulgaria imposes some restrictions on the members of an EU citizen's family who are not EU citizens. Such family members enter and leave Bulgaria with their passports and visa, when visa is required. The Council of Ministers determines the.....| Read more

Changes to residence requirements for members of EU citizens' families (in case the family members are EU citizens)

Changes to residence requirements for members of EU citizens' families (in case the family members are EU citizens) EU citizens are no longer obliged to register in a police office in the first 48 hours after their arrival to Bulgaria. They .....| Read more

Monday, May 12 2008

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What`s on in Bulgaria

Theatre

  • Bollywood
    What: dance
    When: May 8, 7pm
    Where: Sfumato Theater-Workshop, 2 Dimitar Grekov str.

Cultural Institutes

  • Jiri Stach: Natura Magica - The Absurd Universe of Jirka Stach (photographer of the year 2006)
    What: Photography
    When: Until May 9
    Where: Czech Cultural Centre, 100 GS Rakovski Str, Sofia
  • Zofia Fortecka, Magda Fortecka
    What: Gold Legends, exhibition of painting on glass
    When: Until June 5
    Where: Polish Institute, 12 Veslets str
  • One World International Documentary Festival
    What: Film festival at the Czech Cultural Centre, Dom na Kinoto, Institut Francais, Polish Institute, Bulgaria-Korea Multimedia Hall at the National Palace of Culture (NDK)
    When: May 7 to 11
    Where: Czech Cultural Centre, 10 GS Rakovski str

Art

  • ART POSITIVE 2008: FRAGMENT
    What: exhibition with the participation of 14 Plovdiv artists
    When: Until May 25
    Where: Centre for Contemporary Art - Plovdiv arttoday.org

Museums

  • The Third Bulgarian Kingdom 1878-1946
    What: Presentation of objects related to the Treaty of Berlin, Interim Russian Government, Founding Assembly, Unification of Eastern Roumelia and the Kingdom of Bulgaria and more
    When: Until 2009
    Where: National Museum of History, 16 Vitoshko Lale Str, Boyana, Sofia

Opera and Ballet

  • Ta Traviata
    What: opera by Giuseppe Verdi
    When: May 9, 6pm
    Where: Varna Opera Theatre, 1 Nezavisimost Sq, Varna

Live Music

  • Music + Fashion
    What: Sofia DJs spin house, techno, tribal and drum and bass rhythms
    When: Every Friday and Saturday
    Where: Capasca, 80 Vitosha Blvd
  • After Business Club
    What: weekly mixers
    When: Wednesdays, 8pm
    Where: Chillout Bar & Dinner, 5 Triaditsa Str
  • LOVECH PARTY FEST 2008
    What: concerts of Dr. Alban, Ace of Base, Ja Rule, Maxi Jazz will spin with 3D/DJ AnneMiek Trio, WASP and Twisted Sister. free entrance to all concerts
    When: May 6 to 11
    Where: Lovech
  • MAYDAY FESTIVAL
    What: MAYDAY FESTIVAL - with Ignite, Born from Pain, Death Before Dishonor, Burn the 8 Track, Smut, BFDM, Brothers in Blood, Melekh, A-moral
    When: May 5, 4pm
    Where: 4KM Party Centre, 111 Tsarigradsko Chaussee
  • World Beat Nights
    What: Indian night - includes special meditation with mantra singing two hours before the party
    When: May 9, 10.30pm
    Where: Club Pulse, 50 Tsar Samuil str