Bulgaria Travel Document & Visa Requirements

Bulgaria Visa Requirements

Visa requirements for UK nationals:
UK passport holders, endorsed British Citizen, do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for a period of up to 30 days in a six-month period. Passports should be valid for the period of intended stay. Other UK passport holders require a visa and a passport that is valid for at least six months.

Visa requirements for Americans:
Citizens of the USA do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for a period of up to 30 days within a six-month period. Passports must be valid for at least three months after entry.

Visa requirements for Australians:
Citizens of Australia do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for a period of up to 30 days within a six-month period. A passport valid for at least three months after entry, is required.

Visa requirements for Canadians:
Citizens of Canada do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for a period of up to 30 days within a six-month period. A passport valid for at least three months after entry is required.

Visa requirements for Irish nationals:
Citizens of the Republic of Ireland do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for a period of up to 30 days within a six-month period. A passport valid for the period of intended stay is required.

Visa requirements for New Zealanders:
Citizens of New Zealand do not require a visa for a maximum stay of 30 days within a six-month period. A valid passport valid for at least three months on entry is required.

Visa requirements for South Africans:
Citizens of South Africa need a visa to enter Bulgaria. A passport valid for at least six months on entry is required and a visa will only be issued if blank pages are available.

Visa/Passport Note:
Visitors must have proof of sufficient funds or onward or return tickets in addition to other documents needed for the next destination. Valid health insurance is required. All visitors to Bulgaria must register as foreigners at a local police station within two days of arrival, as a dated registration slip has to be submitted when leaving the country. This registration is carried out by us for all guests booked to stay at Villa Stresov. From 1 January 2006 all children entering Bulgaria will be required to have their own passport.

Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate. The Bulgarian Embassy in London can be contacted at +44 (0)207 584 9400 and the British Embassy in Sofia +359 2 933 9290.