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Visa Requirements for Bulgarian Passport Holders: Every Country A–Z

Visa requirements by passport
Where can Bulgarian passport holders travel, and what do they need?

193 destinations, A to Z: whether you need a visa, an eVisa, a visa on arrival or nothing at all, and how long you may stay.

116 No visa needed7 Visa on arrival19 eVisa or visa on arrival9 Travel authorisation (apply online)29 eVisa (apply online)13 Visa required
Where this comes from. The table is adapted from Wikipedia’s Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens (article last edited 10 October 2026), which is maintained by volunteers and cites government sources. aifly corrected or added to 4 rows from official sources; those rows are marked ✔, ℹ or ⚠ with the date each was checked. Entry rules change without much notice: confirm with the destination’s embassy or official e-visa site before you book.

Entry requirements for Bulgarian passport holders, A–Z

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Destination Entry requirement Allowed stay Notes
Afghanistan eVisa 30 days A visa is not required for individuals born in Afghanistan or for those who can provide proof that one of their parents is an Afghan national or was born in Afghanistan. e-Visa: Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
Albania Visa not required 90 days ID card valid
Algeria Visa required – Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel. Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
Andorra Visa not required – ID card valid
Angola Visa not required 30 days 30 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.
Antigua and Barbuda Visa not required 3 months
Argentina Visa not required 90 days
Armenia Visa not required 180 days
Australia eVisitor 90 days 90 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.

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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.

Austria Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Azerbaijan eVisa 30 days
Bahamas Visa not required 3 months
Bahrain eVisa / Visa on arrival 14 days Visa is also obtainable online.
Bangladesh Visa on arrival 30 days
Barbados Visa not required 3 months
Belarus Visa not required 30 days Visa-free until 31 December 2026. Entry possible on all land and air borders, except land borders with Russia.
Belgium Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Belize Visa not required –
Benin eVisa 90 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EU

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R), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR).

Bhutan eVisa – The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
Bolivia Visa not required 90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period; ID card valid
Botswana Visa not required 90 days
Brazil Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Brunei Visa not required 90 days
Burkina Faso eVisa 90 days
Burundi eVisa / Visa on arrival 1 month From December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders.
Cambodia eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days Visa is also obtainable online.
Cameroon eVisa –
Canada eTA / Visa not required 6 months eTA required if arriving by air.
Cape Verde Visa not required 30 days Must register online at least five days prior to arrival. Visitors must pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA) before visiting. The cost is 3,400 CVE (approx. 31 EUR) and can be paid via the online platform (EASE).
Central African Republic Visa required –
Chad eVisa 90 days Must apply at least 7 days before arrival but maximum 90 days before arrival.
Chile Visa not required 90 days
China Visa not required 30 days Visa-free from 30 November 2024 to 31 December 2026.
Colombia Visa not required 180 days 90 days – extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period
Comoros Visa on arrival –
Republic of the Congo Visa required –
Democratic Republic of the Congo eVisa 7 days
Costa Rica Visa not required 90 days
Côte d'Ivoire eVisa 3 months eVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
Croatia Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Cuba eVisa 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
Cyprus Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Czech Republic Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Denmark Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement (DK); ID card valid
Djibouti eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days
Dominica Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Dominican Republic Visa not required 90 days
Ecuador Visa not required 90 days
Egypt eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days
El Salvador Visa not required 6 months
Equatorial Guinea eVisa – e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport.
Eritrea Visa required –
Estonia Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Eswatini Visa not required 30 days
Ethiopia eVisa / Visa on arrival up to 90 days Visa 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.
Fiji Visa not required 120 days
Finland Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
France Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement (in Regions of France); ID card valid
Gabon eVisa 90 days Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
Gambia Visa not required 90 days
Georgia Visa not required 1 year ID card valid
Germany Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Ghana Visa required –
Greece Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Grenada Visa not required 3 months
Guatemala Visa not required 90 days
Guinea eVisa 90 days
Guinea-Bissau Visa on arrival 90 days
Guyana eVisa 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.
Haiti Visa not required 90 days
Honduras Visa not required 3 months
Hungary Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Iceland Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
India eVisa 60 days e-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.

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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.

Indonesia e-VOA / Visa on arrival 30 days
Iran eVisa 30 days
Iraq eVisa 60 days Visa on arrival or eVisa for up to 30 days for travel to Iraqi Kurdistan.

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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.

Ireland Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Israel ETA-IL 90 days Starting 1st January 2025, an ETA is required.
Italy Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Jamaica Visa on arrival – At the price of US$100
Japan Visa not required 90 days
Jordan eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days Conditions 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)
Kazakhstan Visa not required 30 days
Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation 90 days Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is 32.50 USD.

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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.

Kiribati Visa not required 90 days May not exceed 90 days within any given 12 months period
North Korea Visa required –
South Korea Visa not required 90 days K-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 shoul

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d 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.

Kuwait eVisa / Visa on arrival 3 months Available at Kuwait International Airport.
Kyrgyzstan Visa not required 60 days
Laos eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days 18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders.

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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.

Latvia Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Lebanon Visa on arrival 1 month 1 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

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non refundable return or circle trip ticket.

Lesotho Visa not required 14 days
Liberia eVisa 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.
Libya eVisa 30 days Independent travel is not permitted, and visitors must organize their visit through a tour guide. A tourist police escort is required at all times. An eVisa will not be granted without a sponsor or tour agency.

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A security letter issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities may also be required. Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Libya.

Liechtenstein Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Lithuania Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Luxembourg Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Madagascar eVisa / Visa on arrival 60 days
Malawi eVisa / Visa on arrival 90 days
Malaysia Visa not required 90 days The electronic Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia.
Maldives Visa on arrival 30 days
Mali Visa required –
Malta Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Marshall Islands Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Mauritania eVisa 30 days An eVisa is mandatory before travel.
Mauritius Visa not required 90 days
Mexico Visa not required 180 days
Micronesia Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Moldova Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period; ID card valid
Monaco Visa not required – ID card valid
Mongolia Visa not required 30 days The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026.
Montenegro Visa not required 90 days ID card valid for 30 days
Morocco Visa not required 3 months
Mozambique eVisa / Visa on arrival 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.
Myanmar eVisa 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.

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eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business purposes (allowed stay is 70 days).

Namibia eVisa / Visa on arrival 3 months Available at Hosea Kutako International Airport and other points of entry.
Nauru Visa required –
Nepal eVisa / Visa on arrival 90 days
Netherlands Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement (European Netherlands); ID card valid
New Zealand New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) 3 months May enter using eGate. International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.

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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.

Nicaragua Visa not required 90 days
Niger Visa required –
Nigeria eVisa 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

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Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities.

North Macedonia Visa not required 90 days ID card valid
Norway Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Oman Visa not required 14 days 30 days e-Visa also available
Pakistan eVisa 90 days Issued in 7–10 business days.
Palau Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Panama Visa not required 180 days
Papua New Guinea eVisa 60 days ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: Since 1 October 2025 all travellers must complete a Digital Arrival Card online before arrival. (UK FCDO)
Paraguay Visa not required 90 days
Peru Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period
Philippines Visa not required 30 days
Poland Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Portugal Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Qatar Visa not required 90 days
Romania Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Russia eVisa 30 days e-Visa holders must arrive and depart via 29 checkpoints
Rwanda Visa not required 30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis ETA 90 days All travelers must apply for an ETA online.ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: All visitors must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel. (UK FCDO)
Saint Lucia Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Samoa Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
San Marino Visa not required – ID card valid
São Tomé and Príncipe Visa not required 15 days
Saudi Arabia eVisa / Visa on arrival 90 days
Senegal Visa not required 90 days
Serbia Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period; ID card valid
Seychelles ETA 90 days Travelers must obtain an ETA before departure.
Sierra Leone eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days
Singapore Visa not required 90 days
Slovakia Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Slovenia Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Solomon Islands Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Somalia eVisa 30 days All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey
South Africa Visa not required 90 days
South Sudan eVisa 6 months Obtainable online; Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
Spain Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Sri Lanka ETA / Visa on arrival 30 days
Sudan Visa required –
Suriname Visa not required 90 days An entrance fee of 50 USD or 50 Euros must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry eVisa is also available.
Sweden Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Switzerland Freedom of movement – Freedom of movement; ID card valid
Syria eVisa / Visa on arrival 30 days
Tajikistan Visa not required 30 days Visa also available online. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
Tanzania eVisa / Visa on arrival 3 months
Thailand Visa not required Up to 30 days, if still eligible ⚠ Check 9 November 2026: Thailand cut its visa-exempt tourist stay from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026 and shortened the list of eligible passports. We could not confirm this passport on the new list from an official source, so check with the Thai embassy or thaievisa.go.th before you travel. (Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UK FCDO, Government of Canada)ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: All foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within 3 days before arrival (since 1 May 2025). (UK FCDO, Government of Canada)Wikipedia's table still gives the old 60-day figure.
Timor-Leste Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Togo eVisa 15 days
Tonga Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Trinidad and Tobago Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Tunisia Visa not required 2 months ID card valid on organized tours
Turkey Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period; ID card valid.
Turkmenistan Visa required – 10-day visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation provided by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry.

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Visitors can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days. When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.

Tuvalu Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Uganda eVisa up to 24 months May apply online.
Ukraine Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
United Arab Emirates Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) 6 months ETA UK (valid for 2 years when issued) required from 2 April 2025. Adults can use ePassport gates.
United States Visa required –
Uruguay Visa not required 90 days
Uzbekistan Visa not required 30 days
Vanuatu Visa not required 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period
Vatican City Visa not required – ID card valid
Venezuela Visa not required 90 days
Vietnam Visa not required 45 days ℹ Also required 9 November 2026: Since 15 April 2026 travellers arriving at Ho Chi Minh City airport (SGN) are encouraged to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival. (UK FCDO)
Yemen Visa required – Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
Zambia Visa not required 90 days
Zimbabwe eVisa / Visa on arrival 1 month (extendable to 3 months)

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Bulgarian passport holders visit without a visa?

Of the 193 destinations in this table, 116 need no visa, 7 issue a visa on arrival, 19 offer an eVisa or a visa on arrival, 29 require an eVisa applied for online, 9 require an online travel authorisation and 13 require a visa in advance (0 have other or special arrangements). The counts come from Wikipedia's table, last edited 10 October 2026, with aifly's corrections applied.

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the United States?

For Bulgarian passport holders: Visa required.

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

For Bulgarian passport holders: Visa not required, allowed stay Up to 30 days, if still eligible. Thailand cut its visa-exempt tourist stay from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026 and shortened the list of eligible passports. We could not confirm this passport on the new list from an official source, so check with the Thai embassy or thaievisa.go.th before you travel. All foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online, within 3 days before arrival (since 1 May 2025).

Sources and licence

Visa table: adapted from Wikipedia contributors, “Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens”, revision 1379559795 (last edited 10 October 2026), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. aifly reformatted it, removed footnote markers, shortened long notes behind “More” and added the rows marked ✔, ℹ or ⚠ from the official sources linked in each row. The visa table on this page is available under the same licence, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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