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Do Uzbekistan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

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Uzbekistan vs Bulgaria: passport comparison

Uzbekistan

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #142 · mobility 82.9

Bulgaria

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #35 · mobility 167
24

countries both Uzbekistan and Bulgaria can enter visa-free together

Uzbekistan + Bulgaria: passport compatibility

43%

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

Where Uzbekistan and Bulgaria travel together — by entry type:

24 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
17 both need a visa
112 access differs

Where Uzbekistan 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 (24)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Armenia 180 days #129
Barbados 28 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Mongolia 30 days #125
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 30 days #1

Only Uzbekistan is visa-free (4)

Your odds of getting the visa: Uzbekistan → 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.

10,7%
of Bulgaria visa applications refused in Uzbekistan
-3,8 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
5,233applications filed
4,657visas issued
558refusals
#60strictest of 118 countries
Where Bulgaria visa applications are filed: Tashkent

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

3rule changes for the Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Uzbekistan citizens need a visa to enter Bulgaria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Uzbekistan or Bulgaria?
The Bulgaria passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Uzbekistan #142, Bulgaria #35.
Where can Uzbekistan and Bulgaria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 24 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 Uzbekistan and Bulgaria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Uzbekistan passport ranking

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