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Do Azerbaijan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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Azerbaijan citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Azerbaijan vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Azerbaijan

34

visa-free countries

Global rank: #126 · mobility 90.3

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
31

countries both Azerbaijan and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Azerbaijan + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

48%

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

Where Azerbaijan and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

31 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
17 both need a visa
102 access differs

Where Azerbaijan 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 (31)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Armenia 90 days #129
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 28 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Colombia 90 days #74
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kyrgyzstan 30 days #134
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Montenegro 90 days #76
Morocco 90 days #121
Palestine 90 days #193
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Serbia 90 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Only Azerbaijan is visa-free (3)

Your odds of getting the visa: Azerbaijan → 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.

24,5%
of Bulgaria visa applications refused in Azerbaijan
+10,0 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
1,341applications filed
919visas issued
328refusals
#82strictest of 118 countries
Where Bulgaria visa applications are filed: Baku

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Azerbaijan — 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: Azerbaijan → 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 Azerbaijan → Bulgaria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Azerbaijan passport, 2 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 Azerbaijan 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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Azerbaijan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Azerbaijan citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Azerbaijan or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 34. Global rank: Azerbaijan #126, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Azerbaijan and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 31 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. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Azerbaijan passport ranking

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