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Do Morocco citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

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Morocco vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Morocco

38

visa-free countries

Global rank: #121 · mobility 92

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
28

countries both Morocco and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Morocco + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

40%

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

Where Morocco and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

28 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
118 access differs

Where Morocco 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 (28)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Barbados 90 days #48
Belize 30 days #99
Brazil 90 days #43
Cape Verde 30 days #136
Colombia 90 days #74
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Kiribati 90 days #84
Macao 90 days #67
Malaysia 90 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Sao Tome and Principe 15 days #151
Senegal 90 days #141
Seychelles 90 days #58
Thailand 60 days #110
Tunisia 60 days #131
Turkey 90 days #94
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Your odds of getting the visa: Morocco → 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.

5,5%
of Bulgaria visa applications refused in Morocco
-9,0 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
1,628applications filed
502visas issued
89refusals
#52strictest of 118 countries
Where Bulgaria visa applications are filed: Rabat

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

2rule changes for the Morocco 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

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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 Morocco citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Morocco citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Morocco or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 38. Global rank: Morocco #121, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Morocco and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 28 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 Morocco and Bulgaria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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