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Do Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

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Papua New Guinea vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Papua New Guinea

38

visa-free countries

Global rank: #115 · mobility 94.7

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
32

countries both Papua New Guinea and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Papua New Guinea + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

45%

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

Where Papua New Guinea and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

32 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
109 access differs

Where Papua New Guinea 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 (32)

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
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Belize 90 days #99
Botswana 90 days #119
Colombia 90 days #74
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Peru 90 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Thailand 60 days #110
United Arab Emirates 30 days #1
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Only Papua New Guinea is visa-free (6)

Where to apply: Bulgaria has no mission in Papua New Guinea

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
Australia 2,370 km
Applications accepted in: Canberra
2
Indonesia 3,388 km
Applications accepted in: Jakarta
3
Vietnam 4,542 km
Applications accepted in: Hanoi

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.

How the entry rule changed: Papua New Guinea → 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 Papua New Guinea → Bulgaria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Papua New Guinea or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 38. Global rank: Papua New Guinea #115, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Papua New Guinea and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 32 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 Papua New Guinea 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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