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Bulgaria

Bulgaria completed full Schengen membership at air and sea borders in March 2024 and at land borders in January 2025. Sofia, Plovdiv and the Black Sea coast are the main destinations. Bulgaria is an EU member and now a full Schengen country.

Visa and entry summary

Bulgaria entry rules depend on your passport, purpose and stay duration. Use Passula to run a personalised check before you travel.

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We are building a full travel and visa guide for Bulgaria. In the meantime, use Passula tools to check entry rules and start your preparation.

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This guide is for information only and not legal advice. Entry rules change frequently — always verify with official sources before travelling.