Bulgaria visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)
- Processing time
- typically up to 15 calendar days (can extend to 45)
- Validity
- Per entry
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
- Arrival card
- None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry
Do you need a visa for Bulgaria?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. can generally enter Bulgaria without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. do not require a visa for Bulgaria for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bulgaria (full Schengen since 1 Jan 2025)) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Bulgaria visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending)
Official fee: Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
- Processing time
- On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
- Where to apply
- No application yet
Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥3 months beyond departure, issued <10 yrs
- Return ticket
- Accommodation proof
- Sufficient funds
- Travel insurance recommended
Arrival card: None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry
90/180 rule counts all Schengen countries together.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bulgaria (full Schengen since 1 Jan 2025) · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)
Official fee: EUR 90- Validity
- up to 5 years (multiple entry possible)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- typically up to 15 calendar days (can extend to 45)
- Processing time
- typically up to 15 calendar days (can extend to 45)
- Where to apply
- e-Consular portal + embassy/VFS appointment
Who needs it: Indian passport holders
Required documents
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond intended departure, issued within last 10 years, 2 blank pages
- Completed online application via e-Consular portal
- Recent 35x45mm photo
- Travel medical insurance min EUR 30,000 coverage
- Return/onward ticket and itinerary
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
Arrival card: None — EES
Extra charges: VFS/service centre fee where applicable
Bulgaria is a full Schengen member since 1 Jan 2025 — a Schengen visa is valid for Bulgaria.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bulgaria · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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