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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Visa on arrival

Bulgaria citizens can get a visa on arrival for Egypt — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Bulgaria vs Egypt: passport comparison

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167

Egypt

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #166 · mobility 75.8
15

countries both Bulgaria and Egypt can enter visa-free together

Bulgaria + Egypt: passport compatibility

35%

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

Where Bulgaria and Egypt travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
129 access differs

Where Bulgaria and Egypt 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 (15)

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

Only Egypt is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Bulgaria → Egypt

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

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

2rule changes for the Bulgaria 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 →

Egypt: good to know

Cairo

Capital

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+20

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

220V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Bulgaria goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Egypt

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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Bulgaria citizens can get a visa on arrival for Egypt — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Bulgaria or Egypt?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 20. Global rank: Bulgaria #35, Egypt #166.
Where can Bulgaria and Egypt citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Egypt?
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 Bulgaria and Egypt?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Bulgaria passport ranking

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