Guinea-Bissau
Bulgaria
Bulgaria visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.
- 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 Guinea-Bissau
Bulgaria has no embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
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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.
Before travelling from Guinea-Bissau to Bulgaria, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Guinea-Bissau can stay in Bulgaria
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in Bulgaria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply
Bulgaria has no embassy or career consulate in Guinea-Bissau. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply through a mission of Bulgaria accredited to Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau travel in all Schengen states; apply to Bulgaria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Bulgaria’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia require citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Bulgarian citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Bulgaria?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.
Is there an embassy of Bulgaria in Guinea-Bissau?
No. Bulgaria has no embassy in Guinea-Bissau.
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 Guinea-Bissau?
Bulgarian citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter Bulgaria visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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.