Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Bulgaria

1. Chinese Diplomatic Missions in Bulgaria

Embassy of China in Sofia

 

📍 Address: 156 Alexandrovska St, 1113 Sofia

📞 Contact: +359-2-9733061 | 📧 chinaemb_bg@mfa.gov.cn

🌐 Website: http://bg.china-embassy.gov.cn

⏰ Visa Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00 (submissions), 15:00–17:00 (collections)

Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC)

 

📍 Address: 11 Tsarigradsko Shose Blvd, 1784 Sofia

📞 Contact: +359-2-4029999 | 📧 sofiacenter@visaforchina.org

🌐 Website: https://www.visaforchina.org/SOF_EN/

⏰ Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30–16:30 (submissions/collections)

2. Bulgarian Missions in China

Embassy in Beijing

 

📍 Address: 11 Dongzhimenwai St, Chaoyang District

📞 Contact: +86-10-65321946 | 📧 beijing.mfa@mfa.bg

🌐 Website: http://www.mfa.bg/beijing

Consulates General

 

  • Shanghai: 1010, 88 West Yan’an Rd | 📞 +86-21-62489595
  • Guangzhou: 1701–1704 Tianyu Tower | 📞 +86-20-38910318

3. Visa Types & Requirements

 

Type Purpose Key Docs
L (Tourism) Sightseeing Hotel bookings, travel itinerary
M (Business) Trade/meetings Invitation letter (Form V2019), company license
Z (Work) Employment Work permit (Z), health certificate
X1/X2 (Study) Long/short-term study Admission letter, JW201/JW202 form
Q1/Q2 (Family) Reunion (long/short-term) Invitation, family proof (e.g., birth cert)

4. Application Steps

 

  1. Apply Online: https://cova.mfa.gov.cn (fill form).
  2. Book Appointment: CVASC Sofia website.
  3. Submit Docs: Passport, photo, form, and category-specific papers.
  4. Pay Fees: 40–100 BGN (standard); +20–30 BGN (urgent).
  5. Collect Visa: 4–7 days (standard) via CVASC or courier.

5. Fees (BGN)

 

Type Single Double Multiple Urgent Fee*
L/M/F/Q2 40 60 80 +20/day
Z/X1/Q1 60 80 100 +30/day

 

Subject to change. Check CVASC for updates.

6. Important Notes

 

  • Visa Waiver: No visa-free entry. 72/144-hour transit 免签 for eligible airports.
  • Duration: 30–90 days (visa-dependent).
  • Extensions: Apply at local PSB before expiry.
  • Health Check: Required for Z visas (designated hospitals).

7. Resources

 

 

Plan ahead, verify documents, and confirm updates with official channels. Safe travels!