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Visa Free Countries For Bulgarian Passport Holders 2024

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10 months ago

January 25, 2024

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According to the VisaGuide Passport Ranking, the Bulgarian passport currently ranks 39th in the world as of January 2024. This means that Bulgarian people can travel without a visa to 140 countries worldwide. To access the remaining countries, Bulgarian passport holders must first apply for a visa.

Where Can Bulgarian Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?

As of January 2024, Bulgarian passport holders can travel visa free to 140 countries and territories:

Albania
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Caribbean Netherlands
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Canada
Cabo Verde
Cayman Islands
Chile
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Réunion
Romania
Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Gambia
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Türkiye
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Zambia

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What Countries Issue eVisa to Bulgarian Citizens?

The following 17 countries issue eVisas for Bulgarian passport holders:

Azerbaijan
Ivory Coast
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Guinea
India
Iran
Kenya
Lesotho
Myanmar
Papua New Guinea
Russia
South Africa
South Sudan
Suriname
Tajikistan
Vietnam

The process of getting an eVisa is similar to applying for a regular visa. However, in this situation, you are not required to attend a visa application facility; instead, you can complete your application, including the visa payment, online.

After your application is approved, you will receive an email confirming your visa status, as well as a document to print and carry with you while crossing the border. Your visa will be registered electronically, but certain officers may want a physical copy of the permit; thus, maintain a copy with you when traveling.

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What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Bulgarian Passport Holders?

If you are a Bulgarian citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 35 countries listed below:

Bahrain
Bangladesh
Benin
Bolivia

Burundi
Cambodia
Comoros
Egypt
Gabon
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritania
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Saint Helena
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Uganda
Zimbabwe

You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.

Countries With Visa Requirements for Bulgarian Citizens

You need a valid visa to enter the following 34 countries with a Bulgarian passport: