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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Ukraine citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Ukraine can visit Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Ukraine → Bulgaria
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Ukraine vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Ukraine

92

visa-free countries

Global rank: #59 · mobility 148.6

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
86

countries both Ukraine and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Ukraine + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

78%

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

Where Ukraine and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

86 both visa-free
29 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
43 access differs

Where Ukraine 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 (86)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Armenia90 days#129 Austria90 days#13 Barbados28 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Bosnia and Herzegovina30 days#88 Brazil90 days#43 Brunei30 days#52 Chile90 days#45 Colombia90 days#74 Costa Rica180 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica90 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong14 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Kazakhstan30 days#116 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan60 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay90 days#64 Peru90 days#57 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia90 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Tajikistan30 days#149 Thailand60 days#110 Tunisia60 days#131 Turkey90 days#94 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60

Only Ukraine is visa-free (5)

Your odds of getting the visa: Ukraine → 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.

16,6%
of Bulgaria visa applications refused in Ukraine
+2,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+1.8 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 14.8%, now 16.6%
1,266applications filed
1,034visas issued
210refusals
#79strictest of 118 countries
Where Bulgaria visa applications are filed: KyivOdesa

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

2rule changes for the Ukraine 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 Ukraine 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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Ukraine citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Citizens of Ukraine can visit Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Ukraine citizens stay in Bulgaria without a visa?
Ukraine passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Ukraine or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 92. Global rank: Ukraine #59, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Ukraine and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 86 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Ukraine and Bulgaria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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