Bulgaria
Canada
Canada visa for Bulgarian citizens
Entry requirement
Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
Canada’s ETA costs CA$7 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in Bulgaria
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Sofia
7 Pozitano Street, Block #3, 1st Floor, Office #4, 1000 Sofia
Today 08:30–13:00
Canadian citizens travelling to Bulgaria
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Travel advice for Canada
- 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.
Before travelling from Bulgaria to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Canada
Bulgarian citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How Bulgarian citizens apply
Bulgarian citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canada’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens
The United States requires Bulgarian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Bulgaria
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Canada?
Bulgarian citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bulgarian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Bulgarian citizens need an ETA for Canada.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.