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title: Bulgaria visa for citizens of Ireland
description: Citizens of Ireland can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Bulgaria visa for citizens of Ireland

Citizens of Ireland can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free entry
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure your Irish passport or Passport Card is valid for the duration of your stay.
2. **Travel to Bulgaria** — Present your passport (or Passport Card) at the border upon arrival.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Border officer will stamp your passport indicating visa-free entry up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Irish passport (or Irish Passport Card, which is accepted for entry)** (Identity): Passport must be valid for the intended stay; Passport Card is accepted.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay cannot exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Passport Card is accepted for entry, but check airline/transit requirements for your specific itinerary.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficiently valid travel document.** — Ensure your Irish passport or Passport Card is valid for the entire intended stay.
- **Past overstay in Schengen area or non-compliance with visa-free rules.** — Do not exceed the 90/180-day limit in any prior EU/Schengen visits.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Ireland need a visa for Bulgaria?

Citizens of Ireland can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry.

### How long can citizens of Ireland stay in Bulgaria?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Ireland need for Bulgaria?

Valid Irish passport (or Irish Passport Card, which is accepted for entry).

## More

- [Bulgaria visa for every passport](/visa/bulgaria)
- [Every destination for Ireland passport holders](/visa/passport/ireland)