Apostille for Bulgaria
Starting medicine in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna or Pleven, accepting an EU Blue Card job in Bulgaria, or joining family there? Bulgaria has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 29 April 2001, so Indian public documents need the MEA apostille and nothing from the Bulgarian Embassy. INFINITYGRO prepares the apostille for Bulgaria in Delhi; the Bulgarian translation is then done by an authorised translation agency in Bulgaria.
- Medicine & dentistry
- Recognition of school education
- Student residence
- EU Blue Card
- Single permit
- Family reunification
- Marriage in Bulgaria
- Bulgarian company (EOOD)
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Apostille for Bulgaria: the school board or state education department verifies the 12th certificate (or the university verifies the degree), the home department or SDM verifies civil certificates, and India’s MEA then adds its QR apostille. Bulgarian universities, the migration directorate and civil-status offices accept it, together with a Bulgarian translation by an authorised agency.
Bulgaria embassy attestation is not needed – the apostille for Bulgaria is
Bulgaria joined the Convention in 2001 and India in 2005; the Convention applies between them without objection. Bulgarian institutions therefore accept the MEA apostille, and the Bulgarian Embassy in New Delhi adds no stamp.
For Indian medical students, Bulgarian universities usually require recognition of the Indian school certificate before final enrolment. The apostilled 12th certificate, translated into Bulgarian, is the core of that file.
Documents we apostille for Bulgaria
Depending on your plans, the Bulgaria file includes:
| Document | Route in India | Who asks for it in Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
| 12th certificate and marksheet | Board / state education department → MEA apostille | Medical and dental admission, recognition of school education |
| Degree and transcripts | State education department or university → MEA apostille | Postgraduate study, Blue Card |
| Birth certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Residence, family files, marriage |
| Passport Seva PCC | MEA apostille directly | Residence and work permits |
| Marriage certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Family reunification |
| Single-status affidavit | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille | Marriage in Bulgaria |
| Company documents | Chamber of commerce → MEA apostille | Bulgarian Commercial Register, banks |
When you need an apostille for Bulgaria
EU medical degree
Apostilled 12th documents for medical universities in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Pleven.
School recognition
Apostilled and translated 12th certificate for recognition before enrolment.
Blue Card jobs
Degree and experience records apostilled for skilled employment.
Joining family
Marriage and birth certificates apostilled for residence.
Wedding in Bulgaria
Birth certificate and single-status affidavit apostilled for the civil-status office.
EOOD company
Company papers apostilled for registration.
Bulgarian translation for the apostille for Bulgaria
Official documents used in Bulgaria are translated into Bulgarian by a translation agency authorised for official translations, after the apostille. Universities usually tell students which agency to use, or arrange it on their behalf once the apostilled originals arrive.
Where a document is in Hindi, we provide an English translation first. See our translation services.
SampleApostille for Bulgaria sample – the sticker Bulgarian universities expect
The authorised translation agency in Bulgaria translates every field of the apostille for Bulgaria along with the certificate, so the university reads both in Bulgarian. The QR code stays unchanged and lets staff confirm the apostille with the MEA. Identifying details are masked.
How it worksGetting the apostille for Bulgaria done
- University or employer listWe read it and mark what needs the apostille for Bulgaria.
- Board identificationWe confirm which board issued your 12th – verification time depends on it.
- Send originalsCourier to New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or drop them in.
- Verify and apostilleBoard, university or SDM verification, then the MEA apostille.
- Return and translationOriginals by tracked courier, ready for the Bulgarian translation agency.
Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over your documents and collect the signed translation at our office in New Ashok Nagar. From another state or country, just email or WhatsApp a clear scan – the soft copy comes back by email and the signed, stamped copy by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.
FeesApostille for Bulgaria – fees
Anything already MEA-ready, such as a Passport Seva PCC, is charged for the apostille only.
Notary-based papers – single-status affidavits, sponsor declarations – include notary and SDM in Delhi.
12th and degree verification is priced by board and state, and civil-certificate verification after we see the papers. Send the list on WhatsApp for a full Bulgaria quote.
Bulgarian medical intakes usually close in September. Students who also need recognition of their school certificate should start the apostille for Bulgaria by early summer.
FAQsApostille for Bulgaria – FAQs
Does Bulgaria accept the Indian MEA apostille?
Yes. Bulgaria has applied the Apostille Convention since 2001, and Bulgarian institutions accept the MEA apostille.
Do medical students need recognition of their 12th certificate?
Most Bulgarian universities require it before final enrolment, using the apostilled and translated 12th certificate.
Who translates into Bulgarian?
A translation agency authorised for official translations in Bulgaria.
Is a Bulgarian Embassy stamp needed?
No. The apostille for Bulgaria is final.
What does an apostille for Bulgaria cost?
₹1,000 per document for the MEA apostille only, ₹1,500 per document with notary and SDM. Verification is separate.
How long should I allow?
A few working days for the apostille after verification; board verification time varies by state.
Related pages
Start your apostille for Bulgaria
Send a clear scan of every page on WhatsApp or email – you get a written quote and delivery date before any work starts.
INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 26 October 2026 · INFINITYGRO apostille desk, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi