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Visa Application and Documents in Bulgaria: real experience from chats

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For Bulgarian visa applications, particularly for minors, notarized consent for travel is required.
If you have consent from both parents without escort, ensure its validity and adherence to current requirements. If inconsistencies arise (e.g., date discrepancies or specific VFS demands), a cover letter pledging to provide cross-consent upon request can be used. Verify the checklist for alternative acceptable documents, such as 'without escort' consent. Proactive communication with the visa center or applicant's representative is key to resolving documentation issues.
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When submitting visa application documents, it is important to correctly specify the country.
If the passport does not explicitly state 'Russia', but rather something like 'MVD', ensure that 'Russia' is written in the designated country field on the application form. Some visa centers may require specifying 'MVD' followed by the country, but generally, 'Russia' is sufficient and preferred.
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When applying for a Bulgarian visa from Russia, it is acceptable and often preferred to use visa application forms provided in Russian, especially if they are available on the official VFS website.
There is no mandatory requirement to use an English-language form if a Russian version is provided and applicable.
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When submitting a 'Pokana Deklaratsia' (invitation letter) for a Bulgarian visa, an additional accompanying cover letter specifying the purpose of the visit is not required.
The 'Pokana Deklaratsia' itself contains all necessary information regarding the purpose of the stay.
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