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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Albania citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Albania can visit Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Visa-free
Albania → Bulgaria
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Albania vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Albania

74

visa-free countries

Global rank: #91 · mobility 129

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
71

countries both Albania and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Albania + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

69%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Albania and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

71 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
62 access differs

Where Albania and Bulgaria can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (71)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Albania is visa-free (2)

Your odds of getting the visa: Albania → Bulgaria

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

4,0%
of Bulgaria visa applications refused in Albania
-10,5 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
-2.1 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 6.1%, now 4.0%
227applications filed
202visas issued
9refusals
#102strictest of 118 countries
Where Bulgaria visa applications are filed: Tirana

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Albania — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Albania → Bulgaria

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Albania → Bulgaria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Albania passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Bulgaria: good to know

Sofia

Capital

Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+359

Calling code

Where else Albania goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Bulgaria

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Albania citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Citizens of Albania can visit Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Albania citizens stay in Bulgaria without a visa?
Albania passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Albania or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 74. Global rank: Albania #91, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Albania and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 71 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bulgaria?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Albania and Bulgaria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Albania passport ranking

Where else the Albania passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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