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Of 198 passports, 93 can travel to Bulgaria without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 105 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit Bulgaria: passports by requirement
Do I need a visa for Bulgaria?
Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Visa-free | 90 d |
 United Kingdom | Visa-free | 90 d |
 India | Visa required | – |
 Philippines | Visa required | – |
 Nigeria | Visa required | – |
 Pakistan | Visa required | – |
 Canada | Visa-free | 90 d |
 Australia | Visa-free | 90 d |
 China | Visa required | – |
 Germany | Visa-free | – |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 43/45 | |
| Asia | 12/50 | |
| Africa | 2/54 | |
| North America | 18/23 | |
| South America | 8/12 | |
| Oceania | 10/14 |
Bulgaria is in the Schengen area: visa-free visitors may stay 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Calculate your remaining days.
Passports that can enter Bulgaria visa-free
93 passports-
Albania -
Andorra -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Argentina - Australia
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Austria -
Bahamas -
Barbados -
Belgium -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Brazil -
Brunei - Canada
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Chile -
Colombia -
Costa Rica -
Croatia -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Dominica -
El Salvador -
Estonia -
Finland -
France -
Georgia - Germany
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Greece -
Grenada -
Guatemala -
Honduras -
Hong Kong -
Hungary -
Iceland -
Ireland -
Israel -
Italy -
Japan -
Kiribati -
Kosovo -
Latvia -
Liechtenstein -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Macau -
Malaysia -
Malta -
Marshall Islands -
Mauritius -
Mexico -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Monaco -
Montenegro -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Nicaragua -
North Macedonia -
Norway -
Palau -
Panama -
Paraguay -
Peru -
Poland -
Portugal -
Romania -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Samoa -
San Marino -
Serbia -
Seychelles -
Singapore -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Solomon Islands -
South Korea -
Spain -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Taiwan -
Timor-Leste -
Tonga -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Tuvalu -
Ukraine -
United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom
- United States
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Uruguay -
Vatican City -
Venezuela
Passports that need a visa for Bulgaria
105 passports-
Afghanistan -
Algeria -
Angola -
Armenia -
Azerbaijan -
Bahrain -
Bangladesh -
Belarus -
Belize -
Benin -
Bhutan -
Bolivia -
Botswana -
Burkina Faso -
Burundi -
Cambodia -
Cameroon -
Cape Verde -
Central African Republic -
Chad - China
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Comoros -
Cuba -
Djibouti -
Dominican Republic -
DR Congo -
Ecuador -
Egypt -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eritrea -
Eswatini -
Ethiopia -
Fiji -
Gabon -
Gambia -
Ghana -
Guinea -
Guinea-Bissau -
Guyana -
Haiti - India
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Indonesia -
Iran -
Iraq -
Ivory Coast -
Jamaica -
Jordan -
Kazakhstan -
Kenya -
Kuwait -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Lebanon -
Lesotho -
Liberia -
Libya -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Maldives -
Mali -
Mauritania -
Mongolia -
Morocco -
Mozambique -
Myanmar -
Namibia -
Nauru -
Nepal -
Niger - Nigeria
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North Korea -
Oman - Pakistan
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Palestine -
Papua New Guinea - Philippines
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Qatar -
Republic of the Congo -
Russia -
Rwanda -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Saudi Arabia -
Senegal -
Sierra Leone -
Somalia -
South Africa -
South Sudan -
Sri Lanka -
Sudan -
Suriname -
Syria -
Tajikistan -
Tanzania -
Thailand -
Togo -
Tunisia -
Turkey -
Turkmenistan -
Uganda -
Uzbekistan -
Vanuatu -
Vietnam -
Yemen -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Bulgaria?
It depends on your passport. 93 passports can enter Bulgaria visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 105 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter Bulgaria without a visa?
93 passports can enter Bulgaria visa-free, including Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados and others.
Is Bulgaria part of the Schengen area?
Yes. Short stays in Bulgaria count toward the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared across all Schengen countries.
Holding a Bulgaria passport? See where the Bulgaria passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Bulgaria before you book.