Visa-free countries with a passport of Bulgaria n

In 2025, the Bulgarian passport is on the 9th place in the ranking of passports for freedom of movement, it allows its holder to freely enter 171 countries, which is about 87% of the coverage of all world countries.

Map of visa-free countries for Bulgarian citizens in 2025

With a Bulgarian passport it is possible to enter 115 countries without a visa, 50 countries will require a visa on arrival and another 6 countries will require an electronic entry permit. Total: 171 countries in easy access. The Global Relocate interactive map shows the time of stay and entry details. In this material you will find up-to-date information about the destinations with the comments of a visa expert.

Where Bulgarian citizens can apply for an eTA

The eTA is not a visa, but a travel permit, which is linked to the traveler's passport. The process of obtaining an eTA usually takes only a few minutes and once approved, the document is linked to your passport.

List of countries with eTAs

1. Australia

2. Azerbaijan

3. Benin

4. Bhutan

5. Burkina Faso

6. Cameroon

7. Canada

8. Congo - Kinshasa

9. Côte d’Ivoire

10. Djibouti

11. Equatorial Guinea

12. Guinea

13. India

14. Kenya

15. Lesotho

16. Myanmar (Burma)

17. New Zealand

18. Nigeria

19. Pakistan

20. Papua New Guinea

21. Russia

22. South Africa

23. South Sudan

24. Sri Lanka

25. Uganda

26. Vietnam

What you need to know before traveling

• Bulgarians can stay in the UK without a visa for up to 6 months, but a visa will be required for work or study. From 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will be required for entry.
• Complete freedom when crossing borders into European countries. You can not only travel, but also open bank accounts, work, run a business, purchase real estate and other property.
• Before traveling abroad, it is recommended to check the validity of your passport to ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

Guide to the map of visa-free countries

The map shows visa requirements for passport holders and travelers. Color coding will help you quickly navigate through the entry rules of different countries:

How to use the map:

1. Select the country you are interested in.
2. Pay attention to the color indicating visa requirements.
3. Follow these guidelines to obtain a visa or entry permit.

If you have any questions, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section or contact our support team.