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Do Syria citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

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Syria vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Syria

7

visa-free countries

Global rank: #199 · mobility 55.5

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
6

countries both Syria and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Syria + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

26%

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

Where Syria and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

6 both visa-free
11 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
146 access differs

Where Syria 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 (6)

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
Haiti 90 days #175
Malaysia 90 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Seychelles 90 days #58

Only Syria is visa-free (1)

Where to apply: Bulgaria has no mission in Syria

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
Lebanon 306 km
Applications accepted in: Beirut
2
Palestine 472 km
Applications accepted in: Ramallah
3
Cyprus 509 km
Applications accepted in: Nicosia

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: Syria → 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.

26,3%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Syria
+11,8 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
3,216applications filed
2,241visas issued
847refusals
#40strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Syria — 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

Bulgaria: good to know

Sofia

Capital

Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+359

Calling code

Where else Syria 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 Syria citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Syria citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Syria or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 7. Global rank: Syria #199, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Syria and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 6 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 Syria 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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