Article published on: 2008-04-18

The Bulgarian government has updated the terms and conditions for the issue of visas to non-residents.

The new ordinance simplifies the visa procedure for non-residents related to EU citizens. Going forward, these applicants will be required only to certify their kinship or that they are part of the household of the EU citizen.

Postgraduates, students enrolled in one-year courses and applicants sent to Bulgaria by a foreign employer to perform concrete tasks related to the oversight and co-ordination of the implementation of a contract for tourist services will be eligible for a one-year visa under a simplified procedure.

Eligibility for this type of visa also extends to residents of third countries sent to Bulgaria by a foreign employer engaged in investment activity pursuant to the Investment Promotion Act to oversee the implementation of an investment project.(Dnevnik)