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Do Kyrgyzstan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

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Kyrgyzstan vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Kyrgyzstan

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #134 · mobility 86.2

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
23

countries both Kyrgyzstan and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Kyrgyzstan + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

43%

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

Where Kyrgyzstan and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

23 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
17 both need a visa
112 access differs

Where Kyrgyzstan 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 (23)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Armenia 180 days #129
Barbados 28 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Dominica 21 days #70
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Malaysia 90 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Mongolia 30 days #125
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 30 days #128
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
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vietnam 30 days #153

Only Kyrgyzstan is visa-free (3)

Where to apply: Bulgaria has no mission in Kyrgyzstan

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
Uzbekistan 850 km
Applications accepted in: Tashkent
2
Kazakhstan 979 km
Applications accepted in: Astana
3
Pakistan 1,299 km
Applications accepted in: Islamabad

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: Kyrgyzstan → 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.

10,9%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Kyrgyzstan
-3,6 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
30,843applications filed
27,188visas issued
3,367refusals
#75strictest of 118 countries

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

2rule changes for the Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Kyrgyzstan citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Kyrgyzstan or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Kyrgyzstan #134, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Kyrgyzstan and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 23 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 Kyrgyzstan and Bulgaria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Kyrgyzstan passport ranking

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