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Do Somalia citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

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Somalia vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Somalia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #197 · mobility 60.4

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
9

countries both Somalia and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Somalia + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

27%

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

Where Somalia and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

9 both visa-free
13 both visa on arrival
14 both e-visa / eTA
17 both need a visa
144 access differs

Where Somalia 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 (9)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58

Only Somalia is visa-free (3)

Where to apply: Bulgaria has no mission in Somalia

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 2,087 km
Applications accepted in: Riyadh
2
United Arab Emirates 2,191 km
Applications accepted in: Dubai
3
Qatar 2,308 km
Applications accepted in: Doha

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: Somalia → 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 Somalia → Bulgaria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Somalia 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 Somalia 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 Somalia citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Somalia citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Somalia or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Somalia #197, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Somalia and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 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 Somalia and Bulgaria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Somalia passport ranking

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