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Russia visa for Bulgarian citizens
Entry requirement
Bulgarian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bulgaria.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Bulgaria
All missions of Russia in Bulgaria
Russia has 4 missions in Bulgaria, with its embassy in Sofia. Consulates: Varna, Sofia and Rousse.
Russian citizens travelling to Bulgaria
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Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Bulgarian citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Russia
Bulgarian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Bulgarian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Bulgarian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Bulgarian citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Bulgarian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Bulgaria
Russian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Bulgarian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Russia?
Bulgarian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Bulgaria?
The Russian embassy in Bulgaria is in Sofia; there are also consulates in Varna, Sofia and Rousse.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Russian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
Can Bulgarian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Bulgarian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.