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Do Djibouti citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

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Djibouti vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Djibouti

16

visa-free countries

Global rank: #174 · mobility 74.1

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
13

countries both Djibouti and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Djibouti + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

35%

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

Where Djibouti and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

13 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
17 both need a visa
129 access differs

Where Djibouti 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 (13)

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

Only Djibouti is visa-free (3)

Where to apply: Bulgaria has no mission in Djibouti

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Saudi Arabia 1,367 km
Applications accepted in: Riyadh
2
Qatar 1,755 km
Applications accepted in: Doha
3
United Arab Emirates 1,755 km
Applications accepted in: Dubai

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Djibouti → 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.

32,6%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Djibouti
+18,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-4.6 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 37.2%, now 32.6%
4,308applications filed
2,928visas issued
1,404refusals
#26strictest of 118 countries

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

3rule changes for the Djibouti 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 Djibouti 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 Djibouti citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Djibouti citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Djibouti or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 16. Global rank: Djibouti #174, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Djibouti and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 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 Djibouti 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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