South Korea passport → Bulgaria
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Visa-free entry90 days
South Korean passport holders can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Bulgaria at a glance
- Capital
- Sofia
- Currency
- Bulgarian lev (BGN)
- Languages
- Bulgarian
- Calling code
- +359
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Bulgaria for other passports
- South KoreaVisa-free90 days
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
Nearby in Eastern Europe for South Korean passport holders
Common questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
South Korean passport holders can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Bulgaria?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in Bulgaria?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?
160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.