BULGARIA
VISA REQUIREMENTS

update as of 06 / 09 / 2023
EUROPE
POLISH CITIZENS
Visa Not Required
A visa is NOT required for Polish passport holders visiting Bulgaria for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
GERMAN CITIZENS
Visa Not Required
A visa is NOT required for German passport holders visiting Bulgaria for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
BRITISH CITIZENS
Visa Not Required
A visa is NOT required for England/Ireland passport holders visiting Bulgaria for a short-term stay: 90 days.
AMERICA
USA CITIZENS
Visa Not Required
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Bulgaria for a short-term stay: 90 days.
MIDDLE EAST
INDIAN CITIZENS

Visa Required

Indian citizens must obtain a visa before entry into Bulgaria.

Processing time: 10-15 Business days.
Validity: up to 3 months.

eVisa is not available.
SAUDI ARABIAN CITIZENS
Visa Required
The processing time for a Saudi Arabia visa for Bulgarian citizens is very depending on the chosen processing option: Normal, Rush, or Super Rush. Here are the estimated processing times for each option:

  • Normal Processing: The normal processing time for a Saudi Arabia visa is typically within a few business days. This is the standard processing option, and it is recommended to apply well in advance of your intended travel dates to allow for any unforeseen delays.
  • Rush Processing: If you require your visa more urgently, you can opt for the Rush processing option. Rush processing expedites the application and reduces the processing time. It usually takes around 1 to 3 business days to process the visa under this option.
  • Super Rush Processing: For the most urgent situations, the Super Rush processing option is available. With Super Rush processing, the visa application is given the highest priority, and the processing time is significantly accelerated. Typically, the visa can be processed within 24 hours or even a few hours under this option.
eVisa is available.
LEBANESE CITIZENS
Visa Required
A visa is REQUIRED for Lebanese passport holders visiting Bulgaria for tourism and business purposes.

Bulgaria visas A and C take approximately 15 calendar days to be fully processed and issued, while Bulgaria visa D for long-term stays takes about 35 days.

eVisa is not available.
UAE CITIZENS
Visa Not Required
A visa is NOT required for UAE passport holders visiting Bulgaria for a short-term stay: 90 days.
ASIA PACIFIC
JAPANESE CITIZENS

Visa Not Required

Bulgaria business/tourist visa is not required for citizens of Japan for a stay up to 90 days.
SOUTH KOREAN CITIZENS
Visa Not Required
A visa is NOT required for South Korean passport holders visiting Bulgaria for a short-term stay.
MALAYSIAN CITIZENS
Visa Not Required
A visa is NOT required for Malaysian passport holders visiting Bulgaria for a short-term stay: 90 days.
CHINESE CITIZENS
Visa Required
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese (PRC) passport holders visiting Bulgaria for tourism and business purposes.

Hong Kong and Macau (Special Administrative Regions of the PRC) citizens may not need a visa. Contact the embassy for detailed information.

Processing time: 1 business days.
Validity: up to 3 months.

eVisa is not available.
SINGAPORE CITIZENS
Visa Not Required
Bulgaria business/tourist visa is not required for citizens of Singapore for a stay up to 90 days.
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