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Do Belarus citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

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Belarus vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Belarus

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #114 · mobility 97.1

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
38

countries both Belarus and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Belarus + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

53%

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

Where Belarus and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

38 both visa-free
27 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
17 both need a visa
93 access differs

Where Belarus 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 (38)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 30 days #91
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Armenia 90 days #129
Barbados 28 days #48
Brazil 90 days #43
China 30 days #112
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Macao 30 days #67
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Mongolia 30 days #125
Montenegro 30 days #76
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Peru 90 days #57
Saint Kitts and Nevis 30 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Serbia 30 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Turkey 30 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Venezuela 90 days #90
Vietnam 45 days #153

Only Belarus is visa-free (5)

Your odds of getting the visa: Belarus → 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.

1,4%
of Bulgaria visa applications refused in Belarus
-13,1 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
5,741applications filed
5,486visas issued
78refusals
#117strictest of 118 countries
Where Bulgaria visa applications are filed: Minsk

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

2rule changes for the Belarus 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 Belarus 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 Belarus citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Belarus citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Belarus or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 43. Global rank: Belarus #114, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Belarus and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 38 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 Belarus and Bulgaria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Belarus passport ranking

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