Important Notes

Citizens of Madagascar generally require a Schengen visa to enter Bulgaria. As Bulgaria is in the process of joining the Schengen Area, the visa requirements are aligned with Schengen regulations. The application must be submitted to the Bulgarian Embassy or Consulate responsible for Madagascar. There is no direct Bulgarian embassy in Madagascar, so applicants typically need to apply through a Bulgarian diplomatic mission in a neighboring country or a designated representation (e.g., in South Africa or Egypt). The processing time can vary significantly, and obtaining appointments might be challenging, hence the 'hard' difficulty rating. The cost is approximately 80 EUR (88 USD) for the standard Schengen short-stay visa, plus potential service fees if applying through a visa application center.