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Bulgaria visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Bulgaria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Bulgaria visa?
Uniform Schengen visa for tourism (short-stay visa, type C)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days if more checks or documents are needed.
For the tourist visa, Bulgaria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Bulgaria states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days if more checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Afghanistan
Bulgaria has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Bulgaria
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Afghan citizens planning a trip to Bulgaria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Bulgaria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 8 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bulgaria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bulgaria (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Bulgaria
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Bulgaria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
Bulgaria has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Bulgaria accredited to Afghanistan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Bulgaria for visas; the official visa portal of Bulgaria names the right place.
Bulgaria and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Bulgaria lets Afghan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Bulgaria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Bulgaria’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Bulgaria in Afghanistan?
No. Bulgaria has no embassy in Afghanistan.
How much does the Bulgaria tourist visa cost?
Bulgaria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days if more checks or documents are needed.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Can Afghan citizens enter Bulgaria visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.