Get a Bulgaria Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for a Bulgaria Visa for Australian Citizens

Visa Exempt

Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days per 180 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least three months beyond your date of return with one blank page and issued in the previous 10 years
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of confirmed onward/return airline tickets
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Hold a visa for the next destination, if applicable
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
Upcoming requirement for visa‑exempt travellers: ETIAS

Visa exempt travellers to the Schengen Area (incl. Cyprus) will soon be required to obtain an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) travel authorisation once it is introduced. The ETIAS is scheduled to go live in the last quarter of 2026. It is not a visa but will be mandatory for visa-exempt travellers prior to departure.

More information is available here: https://cibtvisas.com/etias

Visa Exempt

Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days per 180 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least three months beyond your date of return with one blank page and issued in the previous 10 years
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of confirmed onward/return airline tickets
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Hold a visa for the next destination, if applicable
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
Upcoming requirement for visa‑exempt travellers: ETIAS

Visa exempt travellers to the Schengen Area (incl. Cyprus) will soon be required to obtain an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) travel authorisation once it is introduced. The ETIAS is scheduled to go live in the last quarter of 2026. It is not a visa but will be mandatory for visa-exempt travellers prior to departure.

More information is available here: https://cibtvisas.com/etias

When is the best time to apply for my Bulgaria visa?
The best time to apply for your Bulgaria visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Bulgaria visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Bulgaria visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application using our secure collection service.