DR Congo
Bulgaria
Bulgaria visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Bulgaria visa guide
Checked 31 October 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.
For the tourist visa, Bulgaria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. 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 DR Congo
Bulgaria has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to DR Congo
BulgariaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo visa for citizens of Bulgaria
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.
Citizens of DR Congo planning a trip to Bulgaria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Bulgaria
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Bulgaria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
Bulgaria has no embassy or career consulate in DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo apply through a mission of Bulgaria accredited to DR Congo 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 DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Bulgaria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Bulgaria’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to DR Congo
DR Congo requires a visa from Bulgarian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Bulgaria?
Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.
Is there an embassy of Bulgaria in DR Congo?
No. Bulgaria has no embassy in DR Congo.
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 DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Bulgarian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Bulgaria visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Bulgaria obtained in advance.
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.