Bulgaria
Republic of Bulgaria
At a glance
Bulgaria visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Bulgaria depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Bulgaria, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Bulgaria has been a Schengen member since 2025: no passport checks at internal borders, one 90/180-day allowance for visitors.
Been to Bulgaria already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Bulgaria in →Do you need a visa for Bulgaria?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Bulgaria — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Bulgaria
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 93 countries can currently enter Bulgaria visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Bulgaria they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Bulgaria’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Bulgaria runs on 230V with plug types C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Bulgaria.
Full power guide for BulgariaLocation
Light & dark
Sofia swings from 9-hour winter days to 15 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 19:20.
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