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

Citizens of Ukraine 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 Tourist (90 days in any 180-day period in Schengen Area)
- **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
- **Proof of funds:** €50 per day

## How to apply

1. **Prepare for entry** — Ensure your Ukrainian passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from Bulgaria.
2. **Travel to Bulgaria** — No prior visa required. Arrive by air, land, or sea at any Bulgarian border crossing.
3. **Present passport to border control officer** — Upon arrival, the border officer may request to see your passport and ask the purpose and duration of your stay.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — If admitted, you will receive an entry stamp permitting a stay of up to 90 days.
5. **Observe stay limits** — Your total stay within the Schengen Area (including Bulgaria) must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 3 months validity beyond departure from Bulgaria, and issued within the last 10 years)** (Identity): Must contain two blank pages.
- **Proof of accommodation (e.g., hotel booking, host invitation letter)** (Travel, optional): Border officers may ask for proof of stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested at border to show intention to leave the Schengen area.
- **Evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., cash, bank statement, credit card)** (Financial, optional): Suggested amount: €50 per day of stay.
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory for visa-free entry but strongly recommended.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €50 per day
- cash
- bank statement
- credit card

This amount is not formally required but may be asked to show you can support yourself.

## Good to know

- Bulgaria partially applies Schengen rules but is not yet a full Schengen member; however, the 90/180-day rule applies for Ukrainian citizens.
- Overstaying may result in fines, deportation, or a future entry ban.
- Always carry your passport when crossing internal borders (still possible).
- Travel health insurance is not mandatory but is highly recommended for unexpected events.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 3 months beyond departure date** — Check passport expiry before travel and renew if necessary.
- **Previous overstay or violation of visa-free rules in Schengen area** — Respect the 90/180-day limit and any prior entry bans.
- **Lack of sufficient funds or inability to prove intended stay** — Carry evidence of sufficient funds (bank statement, cash, credit card) and return ticket.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Ukraine can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-Free Tourist (90 days in any 180-day period in Schengen Area).

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport (with at least 3 months validity beyond departure from Bulgaria, and issued within the last 10 years); Proof of accommodation (e.g., hotel booking, host invitation letter); Return or onward ticket; Evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., cash, bank statement, credit card); Travel health insurance.

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

At least 3 months.

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- [Bulgaria visa for every passport](/visa/bulgaria)
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