In this article, you will be provided with the full list of visa-free countries for Bulgarian Passport holders.
Ranked 17th overall in terms of travel freedom, the Bulgarian passport allows citizens to have access to 173 countries and territories across the world. The list includes 36 e-visas and 18 visas on arrival.
With its capital in Sofia, the total population of Bulgaria is approximately 6.9 million people.
Nearby countries
The following nearby countries are accessible to holders of Bulgarian passports without visas:
- Romania
- North Macedonia
- Kosovo
- Serbia
- Greece and
- Albania.
Visa-free countries
Here is the complete list of countries that Bulgarian citizens can enter visa-free:
Country | Duration of Stay |
Europe | |
Albania | 90 days |
Andorra | N/A |
Austria | N/A |
Belarus | 30 days |
Belgium | N/A |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
Croatia | Freedom of movement ID card valid |
Cyprus | Freedom of movement ID card valid |
Denmark | Freedom of movement DK ID card valid |
Estonia | Freedom of movement ID card valid |
Finland | N/A |
France | N/A |
Germany | N/A |
Greece | N/A |
Hungary | N/A |
Iceland | N/A |
Ireland | N/A |
Italy | N/A |
Latvia | N/A |
Liechtenstein | N/A |
Lithuania | N/A |
Luxembourg | N/A |
Malta | N/A |
Moldova | 90 days |
Monaco | N/A |
Montenegro | 90 days |
Netherlands | N/A |
North Macedonia | 90 days |
Norway | N/A |
Poland | N/A |
Portugal | N/A |
Romania | N/A |
San Marino | N/A |
Serbia | 90 days |
Slovakia | N/A |
Slovenia | N/A |
Spain | N/A |
Sweden | N/A |
Switzerland | N/A |
Ukraine | 90 days |
United Kingdom | 6 months |
Vatican City | N/A |
Faroe Islands | ID card valid |
Gibraltar | ID card valid |
Guernsey | N/A |
Isle of Man | N/A |
Jersey | N/A |
Kosovo | ID card valid |
Americas | |
Antigua and Barbuda | 3 months |
Argentina | 90 days |
Bahamas | 3 months |
Barbados | 3 months |
Belize | N/A |
Brazil | 90 days |
Canada | 6 months |
Chile | 90 days |
Colombia | 180 days |
Costa Rica | 90 days |
Dominica | 90 days |
Dominican Republic | 90 days |
Ecuador | 90 days |
El Salvador | 3 months |
Grenada | 3 months |
Guatemala | 90 days |
Haiti | 90 days |
Honduras | 3 months |
Mexico | 180 days |
Nicaragua | 90 days |
Panama | 180 days |
Paraguay | 90 days |
Peru | 90 days |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | 3 months |
Saint Lucia | 90 days |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
Uruguay | 90 days |
Venezuela | 90 days |
Anguilla | 3 months |
Aruba | 30 days, extendable to 180 days |
Bermuda | Up to 6 months, decided on arrival |
British Virgin Islands | 30 days, extensions possible |
Cayman Islands | N/A |
French Guiana | Freedom of movement ID card valid |
Greenland | N/A |
Montserrat | ID card valid max.14 days. |
Saint Pierre and Miquelon | ID card valid |
Sint Maarten | 3 months |
Turks and Caicos Islands | 90 days |
Falkland Islands | Visa is not required. |
Asia | |
Armenia | 180 days |
Brunei | 90 days |
Georgia | 1 year |
Indonesia | 30 days |
Israel | 3 months |
Japan | 90 days |
Kazakhstan | 30 days |
Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
Malaysia | 90 days |
Oman | 14 days |
Philippines | 30 days |
Qatar | 90 days |
Singapore | 90 days |
Timor-Leste | 90 days |
Turkey | 90 days |
United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
Uzbekistan | 30 days |
Hong Kong | 3 months |
Macau | 90 days |
Palestine | Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. |
Taiwan | 90 days |
Africa | |
Botswana | 90 days |
Cape Verde | 30 days |
Gambia | 90 days |
Mauritius | 90 days |
Morocco | 3 months |
São Tomé and Príncipe | 15 days |
Senegal | 90 days |
Seychelles | 3 months |
Tunisia | 2 months |
Mayotte | Freedom of movement ID card valid |
Réunion | Freedom of movement ID card valid |
Oceania | |
Fiji | 4 months |
Kiribati | 90 days |
Marshall Islands | 90 days |
Micronesia | 90 days |
Palau | 90 days |
Samoa | 90 days |
Solomon Islands | 90 days |
Tonga | 90 days |
Tuvalu | 90 days |
Vanuatu | 90 days |
Cook Islands | 31 days |
French Polynesia | ID card valid |
New Caledonia | ID card valid |
Pitcairn Islands | 14 days visa-free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore. |
Wallis and Futuna | ID card valid |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can a Bulgarian enter without visa?
With a Bulgarian Visa, you can travel to 173 countries and territories around the globe. This list is calculated based on the number of countries that Bulgarians have free visa access to or access through visa on arrival or eTA.
Can Bulgarians go to Canada without visa?
Bulgarians don’t need a visa to enter Canada. However, the Canadian government requires any Bulgarian gaining entry into the country to have an eTA.
Do Bulgarian citizens need visa for USA?
Bulgarians require US Visa type B1/B2 or B-1/B-2 for entry into the US. This is a temporary, nonimmigrant visa allowing Bulgarian citizens to enter the US for the purpose of conducting business or tourism without having to worry about getting two separate visas.
How strong is Bulgarian passport?
Occupying the 17th place on the global passport ranking, the Bulgarian passport is strong and among the most desirable passports in the world.