VFS Global launches Bulgaria long-term visa services in 6 Indian cities
VFS Global
Starting 1 November 2025, Bulgaria long-term visa (D visa) applicants in India will be able to submit their applications at visa application centre in New Delhi. Appointment slots for centres in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai will also open from around mid-November.
The Embassy of Bulgaria in New Delhi and VFS Global have announced the launch of long-term visa (D visa) services in India through strategically located state-of-the-art visa application centres in six major cities – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi – making the services more accessible by removing the need for applicants to visit the Embassy of Bulgaria in New Delhi.
The addendum was signed between Dr. Nikolay Yankov, Ambassador of Bulgaria to India, and Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer – South Asia, VFS Global, at the Embassy of Bulgaria in New Delhi on October 24 2025.
Starting November 1 2025, Bulgaria long-term visa (D visa) applicants in India will be able to submit their applications at Bulgaria Visa Application Centre in New Delhi by booking a prior appointment online. Appointment slots for Bulgaria Visa Application Centres in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai with also open from mid-November.
Dr. Nikolay Yankov, Ambassador of Bulgaria to India, said, “The launch of Bulgaria’s long-term visa services across India marks an important step in strengthening the people-to-people and business ties between our two countries. This initiative will make the application process simpler and more accessible for Indian citizens planning to travel to Bulgaria for study, work, or family reasons, further deepening the connections between our nations. With VFS Global already managing short-term visa (C visa) services for Bulgaria, this expansion ensures applicants can now conveniently access the full range of visa categories through a trusted partner, without the need to travel to New Delhi.”
Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer – South Asia, VFS Global, said, "Our long-standing association with the Government of Bulgaria since 2008 has been built on trust and service excellence. And we are honoured to further strengthen our partnership by extending our support to long-term visa services in India. The introduction of Bulgaria’s long-term visa services through our centres across India will greatly enhance convenience for applicants, who can now complete the process closer to home. We remain committed to delivering efficient and trusted services on behalf of the Government of Bulgaria.”
