Bulgaria Passport Visa Requirements
Discover where Bulgaria passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.
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| # | Country | Visa Status | Stay Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 2 | | Visa Free | 90 days | ID card valid NotesID card valid |
| 3 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 4 | | Visa Free | - | ID card valid NotesID card valid |
| 5 | | Visa Free | 30 days | 30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only. Notes30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only.
Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.
An International Certificate of Vaccination is required. |
| 6 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 7 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 8 | | Visa Free | 180 days | - |
| 9 | | E-Visa | 90 days | 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. Notes90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
eVisitor is issued free of charge.
May enter using SmartGate.
In 2025, approval rates for Bulgarian citizens rose sharply compared to previous years. However, about 10% of applications are still rejected.
Proof of employment, retirement, or enrollment in a university is mandatory. In the event of being asked for financial resources, a bank statement from the last 3 months showing at least AUD 5,000 and proof of consistent monthly income is recommended. If these conditions cannot be met, additional documents demonstrating intent to return to the home country are recommended to avoid visa refusal.
It is generally still considered a visa exemption, as 90% of eVisitor visas are automatically granted in less than a day for citizens of other eVisitor-eligible countries. However, for Bulgarian citizens, the automatic grant rate is very low, as most applications are subject to manual review. |
| 10 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 11 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 12 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 13 | | E-Visa | 14 days | Visa is also obtainable online. NotesVisa is also obtainable online. |
| 14 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 15 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 16 | | Visa Free | 30 days | Visa-free until 31 December 2026. Entry possible on all land and air borders, except land borders with Russia. NotesVisa-free until 31 December 2026. Entry possible on all land and air borders, except land borders with Russia. |
| 17 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 18 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 19 | | E-Visa | 90 days | e-Visas are available for 30 or 90 days. Notese-Visas are available for 30 or 90 days.
Must have an international vaccination certificate. |
| 20 | | E-Visa | - | Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. NotesPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival. |
| 21 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 22 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 6-month period Notes90 days within any 6-month period
ID card valid |
| 23 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 24 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 25 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 26 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 27 | | E-Visa | 1 months | From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders. NotesFrom December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders. |
| 28 | | Visa Free | 30 days | Must register online at least five days prior to arrival. NotesMust register online at least five days prior to arrival. |
| 29 | | E-Visa | 30 days | Visa is also obtainable online. NotesVisa is also obtainable online. |
| 30 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 31 | | Visa Free | 6 months | eTA required if arriving by air. NoteseTA required if arriving by air. |
| 32 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 33 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Must apply at least 7 days before arrival but maximum 90 days before arrival. NotesMust apply at least 7 days before arrival but maximum 90 days before arrival. |
| 34 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 35 | | Visa Free | 30 days | Visa-free from 30 November 2024 to 31 December 2026. NotesVisa-free from 30 November 2024 to 31 December 2026. |
| 36 | | Visa Free | 180 days | 90 days – extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period Notes90 days – extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period |
| 37 | | Visa on Arrival | - | - |
| 38 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 39 | | E-Visa | 3 months | eVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. NoteseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. |
| 40 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 41 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. NotesCan be extended up to 90 days with a fee. |
| 42 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 43 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 44 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement (DK) NotesFreedom of movement (DK)
ID card valid |
| 45 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 46 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 47 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 48 | | E-Visa | 7 days | - |
| 49 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 50 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 51 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 52 | | Visa Free | 6 months | - |
| 53 | | E-Visa | - | e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. Notese-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. |
| 54 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 55 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 56 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 57 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. NotesVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days. |
| 58 | | Visa Free | 120 days | - |
| 59 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 60 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement (in Regions of France) NotesFreedom of movement (in Regions of France)
ID card valid |
| 61 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. NotesElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. |
| 62 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 63 | | Visa Free | 1 years | ID card valid NotesID card valid |
| 64 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 65 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 66 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 67 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 68 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 69 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 70 | | Visa on Arrival | 90 days | - |
| 71 | | E-Visa | 30 days | An eVisa(Approval letter) can only be obtained after contacting the Department of Immigration and Citizenship by phone. Payment is done upon arrival. NotesAn eVisa(Approval letter) can only be obtained after contacting the Department of Immigration and Citizenship by phone. Payment is done upon arrival. |
| 72 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 73 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 74 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 75 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 76 | | E-Visa | 60 days | e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. Notese-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports.
An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa. |
| 77 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 78 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 79 | | E-Visa | 60 days | Visa on arrival or eVisa for up to 30 days for travel to Iraqi Kurdistan. NotesVisa on arrival or eVisa for up to 30 days for travel to Iraqi Kurdistan.
Authorities in Iraq have decided to remove the visa-on-arrival requirement for nationals of the European Union and several other countries, requiring them to now apply for an e-visa to enter Iraq through the official platform. |
| 80 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 81 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Starting 1st January 2025, an ETA is required. NotesStarting 1st January 2025, an ETA is required. |
| 82 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 83 | | Visa on Arrival | - | At the price of US$100 NotesAt the price of US$100 |
| 84 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 85 | | E-Visa | 30 days | Conditions apply. NotesConditions apply.
Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) |
| 86 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 87 | | Visa Required | 90 days | Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. NotesApplications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
eTA fee is USD 32.50.
Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. |
| 88 | | Visa Free | 90 days | May not exceed 90 days within any given 12 months period NotesMay not exceed 90 days within any given 12 months period |
| 89 | | E-Visa | 3 months | Available at Kuwait International Airport. NotesAvailable at Kuwait International Airport. |
| 90 | | Visa Free | 60 days | - |
| 91 | | E-Visa | 30 days | 18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. Notes18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders.
e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station).
Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings. |
| 92 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 93 | | Visa on Arrival | 1 months | 1 month extendable for 2 additional months Notes1 month extendable for 2 additional months
Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. |
| 94 | | Visa Free | 14 days | - |
| 95 | | E-Visa | 90 days | The Liberia Visa on Arrival (VoA) allows travelers to obtain a Visa upon arrival in Liberia by plane. Travelers must pre-apply for the visa online. NotesThe Liberia Visa on Arrival (VoA) allows travelers to obtain a Visa upon arrival in Liberia by plane. Travelers must pre-apply for the visa online. |
| 96 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 97 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 98 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 99 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 100 | | E-Visa | 60 days | - |
| 101 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 102 | | Visa Free | 90 days | The electronic Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia. NotesThe electronic Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia. |
| 103 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 104 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 105 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 106 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 107 | | E-Visa | 30 days | An eVisa is mandatory before travel. NotesAn eVisa is mandatory before travel. |
| 108 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 109 | | Visa Free | 180 days | - |
| 110 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 111 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period
ID card valid |
| 112 | | Visa Free | - | ID card valid NotesID card valid |
| 113 | | Visa Free | 30 days | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026. NotesThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026. |
| 114 | | Visa Free | 90 days | ID card valid for 30 days NotesID card valid for 30 days |
| 115 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 116 | | E-Visa | 30 days | Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT. airports. NotesTravelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT. airports. |
| 117 | | E-Visa | 28 days | eVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. NoteseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business purposes (allowed stay is 70 days). |
| 118 | | E-Visa | 3 months | Available at Hosea Kutako International Airport and other points of entry. NotesAvailable at Hosea Kutako International Airport and other points of entry. |
| 119 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 120 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 121 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement (European Netherlands) NotesFreedom of movement (European Netherlands)
ID card valid |
| 122 | | E-Visa | 3 months | May enter using eGate. NotesMay enter using eGate.
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. |
| 123 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 124 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 125 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Holders of written e-Visa approval issued by the Immigration Authority can obtain a visa on arrival, provided they hold a visa application form and e-Visa application payment receipt and have an invitation letter from a Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities. NotesHolders of written e-Visa approval issued by the Immigration Authority can obtain a visa on arrival, provided they hold a visa application form and e-Visa application payment receipt and have an invitation letter from a Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities. |
| 126 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 127 | | Visa Free | 90 days | ID card valid NotesID card valid |
| 128 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 129 | | Visa Free | 14 days | 30 days e-Visa also available Notes30 days e-Visa also available |
| 130 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Issued in 7–10 business days. NotesIssued in 7–10 business days. |
| 131 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 132 | | Visa Free | 180 days | - |
| 133 | | E-Visa | 60 days | - |
| 134 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 135 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 6-month period Notes90 days within any 6-month period |
| 136 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 137 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 138 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 139 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 140 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 141 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 142 | | E-Visa | 30 days | e-Visa holders must arrive and depart via 29 checkpoints Notese-Visa holders must arrive and depart via 29 checkpoints |
| 143 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 144 | | E-Visa | 90 days | All travelers must apply for an ETA online. NotesAll travelers must apply for an ETA online. |
| 145 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 146 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 147 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 148 | | Visa Free | - | ID card valid NotesID card valid |
| 149 | | Visa Free | 15 days | - |
| 150 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 151 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 152 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 6-month period Notes90 days within any 6-month period
ID card valid |
| 153 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Travelers must obtain an ETA before departure. NotesTravelers must obtain an ETA before departure. |
| 154 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 155 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 156 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 157 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 158 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 159 | | E-Visa | 30 days | All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey NotesAll visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey |
| 160 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 161 | | Visa Free | 90 days | K-ETA exemption until the end of 2026. NotesK-ETA exemption until the end of 2026.
Bulgarian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity. |
| 162 | | E-Visa | 6 months | Obtainable online NotesObtainable online
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel |
| 163 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 164 | | E-Visa | 30 days | The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. NotesThe standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
SAARC - USD 35
Non SAARC - USD 75
e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period). |
| 165 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 166 | | Visa Free | 90 days | An entrance fee of 50 USD or 50 Euros must be paid online prior to arrival. NotesAn entrance fee of 50 USD or 50 Euros must be paid online prior to arrival.
Multiple entry eVisa is also available. |
| 167 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 168 | | Freedom of Movement | - | Freedom of movement NotesFreedom of movement
ID card valid |
| 169 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 170 | | Visa Free | 30 days | Visa also available online. NotesVisa also available online. |
| 171 | | E-Visa | 3 months | - |
| 172 | | Visa Free | 60 days | - |
| 173 | | E-Visa | 15 days | - |
| 174 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 175 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 176 | | Visa Free | 2 months | ID card valid on organized tours NotesID card valid on organized tours |
| 177 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period
ID card valid. |
| 178 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 179 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 180 | | E-Visa | 24 months | May apply online. NotesMay apply online. |
| 181 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 182 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 183 | | E-Visa | 6 months | May enter using ePassport gates. NotesMay enter using ePassport gates. |
| 184 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 185 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 186 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 187 | | Visa Free | 90 days | 90 days within any 180 day period Notes90 days within any 180 day period |
| 188 | | Visa Free | - | ID card valid NotesID card valid |
| 189 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 190 | | Visa Free | 45 days | - |
| 191 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 192 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 193 | | E-Visa | 1 months | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Bulgaria passport holders visit visa-free?
Bulgaria passport holders can visit 124 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the Bulgaria passport?
The Bulgaria passport is ranked #11 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for Bulgaria citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can Bulgaria citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.