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Visa Fees and Policies in Bulgaria: what actually matters to know

Short answer
Visa fees are now primarily collected in rubles by bank card at the visa center, with additional costs for services like passport delivery or VIP lounge access. Applicants must provide travel insurance from an EU-accredited company, which often requires payment via virtual cards for foreign platforms.

From real experience

Visa processing fees in Russia for Bulgaria are now predominantly collected in rubles.
It is recommended to pay by bank card at the visa center rather than relying on cash, which was previously required in exact EUR amounts. Always confirm the current payment policy with the specific visa center location before appointment.
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For a Bulgarian visa, travel insurance must be issued by a company accredited within the European Union.
Russian insurance companies like Sogaz may not meet this criterion, requiring applicants to purchase foreign insurance. Payment for Bulgarian insurance can often be facilitated using virtual cards, such as those from CardClub, processed through platforms like Epay.
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For visa applications, the service fee was 29.89 EUR (paid in rubles at the current exchange rate).
Passport delivery cost 720 rubles, or you could pick it up in person. One user paid 19610 rubles for their application submitted on July 3rd.
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The cost for the VIP lounge (referred to as 'priority submission') for visa applications is approximately 5,000 Russian rubles per applicant.
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