Bulgaria
Turkey
Turkey visa for Bulgarian citizens
Entry requirement
Turkey admits Bulgarian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sofia.emb.mfa.gov.tr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Turkish citizens travelling to Bulgaria
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Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Bulgarian citizens planning a trip to Turkey can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Turkey
Bulgarian citizens may stay in Turkey for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens
Georgia, Greece and Armenia admit Bulgarian citizens visa-free.
Turkish citizens travelling to Bulgaria
Turkish citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey admits Bulgarian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Turkey?
Bulgarian citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
Can Bulgarian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
Yes, Bulgarian citizens can enter Turkey without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.