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title: Bulgaria visa for citizens of Israel
description: Citizens of Israel can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/bulgaria/israel
lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Bulgaria visa for citizens of Israel

Citizens of Israel 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 (Schengen Area)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Travel to Bulgaria** — No prior application needed; carry your valid passport and supporting documents.
2. **Present passport at border control** — Israeli passport holders are admitted for up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure)** (Identity): Must be valid for entire stay and issued within last 10 years.
- **Return or onward travel ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested by border authorities.
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation or invitation letter)** (Travel, optional): Recommended to have on hand.
- **Travel health insurance (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory for visa-free entry, but recommended.

## Good to know

- Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from Bulgaria.
- The 90-day limit applies to the entire Schengen Area, not just Bulgaria.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for the required period** — Check passport validity before travel; renew if necessary.
- **Insufficient proof of onward travel or accommodation** — Have printed proof of return ticket and accommodation ready.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Israel can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-Free Entry (Schengen Area).

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure); Return or onward travel ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation or invitation letter); Travel health insurance (if applicable).

## More

- [Bulgaria visa for every passport](/visa/bulgaria)
- [Every destination for Israel passport holders](/visa/passport/israel)