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title: Bulgaria visa for citizens of Portugal
description: Citizens of Portugal 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 Portugal

Citizens of Portugal 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
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple 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:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure you have a valid passport or EU national identity card for the trip.
2. **Travel to Bulgaria** — As a Portuguese citizen, you may enter Bulgaria without a visa and stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
3. **Carry identity documents during stay** — You must always have your passport or ID card with you in Bulgaria as it may be requested by authorities.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid national passport or identity card** (Identity): Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Bulgaria.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid national passport or identity card.

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

At least 3 months.

## More

- [Bulgaria visa for every passport](/visa/bulgaria)
- [Every destination for Portugal passport holders](/visa/passport/portugal)