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South Korea visa for Bulgarian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Bulgarian citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for South Korea

South Korean citizens travelling to Bulgaria

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Travel advice for South Korea

  • 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.

Bulgarian citizens planning a trip to South Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in South Korea

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

South Korea’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens

North Korea requires Bulgarian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South Korean citizens travelling to Bulgaria

No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Bulgaria and South Korea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Bulgarian citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in South Korea?

Bulgarian citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

Can Bulgarian citizens enter South Korea visa-free?

Yes, Bulgarian citizens can enter South Korea without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

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.