Bulgaria Moves to Speed Up Visas for Tourists and Foreign Workers amid Rising Demand

The Bulgarian government is moving to simplify and accelerate visa procedures for tourists and seasonal workers from non-EU countries through coordinated efforts between the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two institutions are launching joint measures aimed at improving the processing of visa applications in order to attract more visitors and labor from outside the European Union. A working group is expected to be co-chaired by the Deputy Minister of Tourism Georgi Todorov, bringing together representatives from the State Agency for National Security, the Interior Ministry’s Migration Directorate, the Employment Agency, and the Finance Ministry. ...