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Do Cuba citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

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Cuba vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Cuba

29

visa-free countries

Global rank: #138 · mobility 84.9

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
25

countries both Cuba and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Cuba + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

43%

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

Where Cuba and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

25 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
113 access differs

Where Cuba 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.

Only Cuba is visa-free (4)

Your odds of getting the visa: Cuba → 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.

9,6%
of Bulgaria visa applications refused in Cuba
-4,9 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
+7.6 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 2.0%, now 9.6%
208applications filed
165visas issued
20refusals
#49strictest of 118 countries
Where Bulgaria visa applications are filed: Havana

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

1rule changes for the Cuba passport, 0 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 Cuba 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 Cuba citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Cuba citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Cuba or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 29. Global rank: Cuba #138, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Cuba and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 25 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 Cuba and Bulgaria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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