Central African Republic
Bulgaria
Bulgaria visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Bulgaria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Bulgaria visa?
Uniform Schengen visa for tourism (short-stay visa, type C)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days if more checks or documents are needed.
Bulgaria’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Bulgaria states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days if more checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Central African Republic
Bulgaria has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
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Travel advice for Bulgaria
- 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.
For a trip from the Central African Republic to Bulgaria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Bulgaria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 8 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bulgaria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bulgaria (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Bulgaria
How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Bulgaria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
Bulgaria has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Bulgaria accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Bulgaria for visas; the official visa portal of Bulgaria names the right place.
Bulgaria and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Bulgaria lets citizens of the Central African Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to Bulgaria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Bulgaria’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Bulgaria?
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Bulgaria in the Central African Republic?
No. Bulgaria has no embassy in the Central African Republic.
How much does the Bulgaria tourist visa cost?
Bulgaria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days if more checks or documents are needed.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Bulgaria visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Bulgaria obtained in advance.
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.