Visa Requirements
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for Russia citizens travelling to Bulgaria
Nationals of countries not exempt under EU Regulation 2018/1806 must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria. A Schengen visa (Type C) is valid for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period and requires a valid passport, travel medical insurance of at least 30,000 euros, and supporting documents.
Last checked 5 months ago (18 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
Embassy Application Only
Bulgaria does not offer online visa applications. You'll need to apply in person at the nearest Bulgaria embassy or consulate. Contact the diplomatic mission for the current document checklist and appointment availability.
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At a glance
Key facts for Russian citizens visiting Bulgaria
- Requirement
- Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Official source
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Step by step
How Russian citizens enter Bulgaria
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Book an appointment at a Bulgaria embassy or consulate. There is no online pathway for this route, so the appointment is the application.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 18 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Questions
What Russian citizens ask about entering Bulgaria
Yes. Russian citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Bulgaria. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Up to 90 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Bulgaria uses EUR. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 18 April 2026.
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