Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Bulgaria.

As of 2026, Bulgarian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 178 countries and territories, ranking the Bulgarian passport 11th overall in terms of travel freedom (tied with the passport of Romania), according to the Henley & Partners Passport Index.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days 90 days ID card valid ID card valid 30 days 3 months 90 days 180 days 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. 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. Freedom of movement ID card valid 30 days 3 months 14 days Visa is also obtainable online. 30 days 3 months Visa-free until 31 December 2026. Entry possible on all land and air borders, except land borders with Russia. Freedom of movement ID card valid 90 days 90 days90 days within any 6-month period ID card valid 90 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days 90 days 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. 30 days Visa is also obtainable online. 6 months eTA required if arriving by air. 30 days Must apply at least 7 days before arrival but maximum 90 days before arrival. 90 days 30 days Visa-free from 30 November 2024 to 31 December 2026. 180 days 90 days – extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period 7 days 90 days 3 months eVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. Freedom of movement ID card valid Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement (DK) ID card valid 30 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days 90 days 30 days 6 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Malabo International Airport. Freedom of movement ID card valid up to 90 days 120 days Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement (in Regions of France) ID card valid 90 days Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 1 year ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 90 days 3 months Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 60 days 30 days 60 daysVisa 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. Freedom of movement ID card valid 90 daysStarting 1st January 2025, an ETA is required. Freedom of movement ID card valid At the price of US$100 90 days 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) 30 daysarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230091650/http://www.mfa.kz/index.php/en/infographics-eng/7979-45-countries-with-30-days-visa-free-regime |archive-date=2016-12-30 90 days 90 daysMay not exceed 90 days within any given 12 months period 90 daysK-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. Text was copied from this source, which is available under an Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright. 3 months Available at Kuwait International Airport. 60 days 30 days Freedom of movement ID card valid 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 non refundable return or circle trip ticket. 90 daysThe 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. 30 days Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 60 days 90 days 90 daysThe electronic Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia. 30 days Freedom of movement ID card valid 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 30 days An eVisa is mandatory before travel. 90 days 180 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period ID card valid ID card valid 30 days The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia has exempted visas for 34 countries from January 2023 to December 2026. 90 days ID card valid for 30 days 3 months 30 daysTravelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT. airports. 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. eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business purposes (allowed stay is 70 days). 3 monthsAvailable at Hosea Kutako International Airport and other points of entry. 90 days Freedom of movement (European Netherlands) ID card valid 3 monthsMay 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. 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. 90 days ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 14 days 30 days e-Visa also available 90 daysIssued in 7–10 business days. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 180 days 60 days 90 days 90 days90 days within any 6-month period 30 days Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 90 days Freedom of movement ID card valid 30 dayse-Visa holders must arrive and depart via 29 checkpoints 30 days 90 daysAll travelers must apply for an ETA online. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period ID card valid 15 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period ID card valid Travelers must obtain an ETA before departure. 30 days 90 days Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period 30 days All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey 90 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel Freedom of movement ID card valid 30 days 90 daysAn entrance fee of 50 USD or 50 Euros must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry eVisa is also available. Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid 30 days 30 days Visa also available online. e-Visa holders can enter through all border points. 3 months 60 days 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period 2 monthsID card valid on organized tours 90 days90 days within any 180 day period ID card valid. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period up to 24 months May apply online. 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 90 days90 days within any 180 day period 6 months ETA UK (valid for 2 years when issued) required from 2 April 2025. Adults can use ePassport gates. 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period ID card valid 90 days 45 dayshttps://xaydungchinhsach.chinhphu.vn/nghi-quyet-229-nq-cp-ve-viec-mien-thi-thuc-theo-chuong-trinh-kich-cau-phat-trien-du-lich-cho-cong-dan-12-nuoc-119250811083729861.htm|title=Resolution 229/NQ-CP: Visa exemption under the Tourism Development Stimulation Program for citizens of 12 countries 90 days (extendable to 3 months)

Territories and disputed areas

Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognized countries and restricted zones:

Visitor to Visa requirement Notes (excluding departure fees) Europe Mount Athos Special permit required (4 days: 25 euro for Orthodox visitors, 35 euro for non-Orthodox visitors, 18 euro for students). There is a visitors' quota: maximum 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed. Brest and Grodno Visa-free for 10 days Crimea Visa issued by Russia is required. 3 months; ID card valid UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus Access Permit is required for travelling inside the zone, except Civil Use Areas. ID card valid ID card valid Jan Mayen Permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours. Currently 16-days common e-visa is available instead of 8-days free regional e-visa ID card valid Several closed cities and regions in Russia require special authorization. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h. Africa Special permit required. outside Asmara To travel in the rest of the country, a Travel Permit for Foreigners is required (20 Eritrean nakfa). Freedom of movement ID card valid Freedom of movement ID card valid