Bulgaria visa photo
Bulgaria visa photo requirements: 35 × 45 mm. Check background, head position, expression, glasses and print or digital format. Official document-specific guidance
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What this page covers
This page summarizes the photo rules for Bulgaria visa photo. The main print format is 35 × 45 mm.
Use the checklist below to confirm background, face position, glasses and lighting, then prepare the file online with PhotoDocs.
The reference source for this profile is Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria.
Source and verification
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria.
Official Bulgarian MFA visa rules were verified on 2026-04-13. Bulgaria requires a full-colour 35 × 45 mm photograph against a light-coloured background, full-face view, a clear and sufficiently large face occupying 70-80% of the photo, and rejects photos with dark glasses, non-professional photos or cut-outs from amateur photos.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Bulgaria visa photo.
- Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Full-face, with the face large, clear and centered in the frame.
- Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Light plain background.
- Check eyewear before submission: No dark glasses; the eyes must be clearly visible.
Common reasons this photo gets rejected
- The background does not match the rule: Light plain background.
- The head is tilted, too close to the edge or cropped too tightly.
- Glasses, glare, hair or shadows make the eyes hard to see.
- The facial expression does not match the rule: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.