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Israel visa for Bulgarian citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for Israel, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Israel visa?

ETA-IL – Electronic Travel Authorization to Israel

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per visit
Fee
₪25
Processing time
Usually 24 to 72 hours, sometimes a few minutes

Apply on ETA-IL – Population and Immigration Authority

All visa types for Israel

Israel’s ETA costs ₪25 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Processing time, as Israel states it: Usually 24 to 72 hours, sometimes a few minutes. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.

Where to apply in Bulgaria

  • Embassy of Israel in Sofia

    Embassy · Sofia

    бул. Шипченски проход 18, 1113 София

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Israeli citizens travelling to Bulgaria

IsraelBulgaria Visa-free, 90 days Bulgaria visa for citizens of Israel

Travel advice for Israel

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • 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.

For a trip from Bulgaria to Israel, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Israel at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Israel (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Israel (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Israel

Bulgarian citizens may stay in Israel for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Israel.

How Bulgarian citizens apply

Bulgarian citizens apply for the ETA for Israel online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Israel’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens

Palestine admits Bulgarian citizens visa-free.

Israeli citizens travelling to Bulgaria

No visa is needed by Israeli citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Israel?

Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for Israel, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Israel?

Bulgarian citizens can stay in Israel for up to 90 days with an ETA.

How much does the Israel ETA cost?

Israel’s official sources give a standard fee of ₪25 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually 24 to 72 hours, sometimes a few minutes.

Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

No visa is needed by Israeli citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Bulgarian citizens enter Israel visa-free?

No; Bulgarian citizens need an ETA for Israel.

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.