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title: Bulgaria visa for citizens of Norway
description: Citizens of Norway can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Bulgaria visa for citizens of Norway

Citizens of Norway 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 for short stays
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be asked to show sufficient means of support

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond intended stay.
2. **Book travel and accommodation** — Arrange onward/return ticket and place to stay.
3. **Travel to Bulgaria** — Present passport and supporting documents at border control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Bulgaria.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Cash, bank statement, or credit card.
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for visa-free entry.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent to €50 per day of stay
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

May be requested by border officer.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay limited to 90 days within any 180-day period.
- Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 3 months beyond intended stay** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Insufficient funds or no return ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a confirmed return ticket.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel health insurance.

### How long must my passport be valid for Bulgaria?

At least 3 months.

## More

- [Bulgaria visa for every passport](/visa/bulgaria)
- [Every destination for Norway passport holders](/visa/passport/norway)