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Eastern Europe travel guide

Bulgaria

Entry rules for every passport, key facts and neighbouring destinations.

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Key facts

Official name: Republic of Bulgaria
Capital: Sofia
Currency: Bulgarian lev (BGN лв)
Languages: Bulgarian
Calling code: +359
Area: 1,10,879 km²
Region: Eastern Europe

Who can get in easily

93 of 198 passports can enter Bulgaria without arranging a visa in advance.

Visa-free
Visa on arrival
eTA
eVisa
Visa required

Visa requirements for Bulgaria by passport

IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free90 days
AustraliaVisa-free90 days
GermanyVisa-free

Pick any passport above to see the full requirements, or use the selector at the top.

Nearby countries

North Macedonia

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