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Bulgaria visa for citizens of the Holy See

Visa-free up to 90 days

Bulgaria admits citizens of the Holy See without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

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

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Bulgarian citizens travelling to the Holy See

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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 Holy See 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Bulgaria

Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days. Days in Bulgaria count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.

Bulgaria and the Schengen area

Visa-free stays of citizens of the Holy See in Bulgaria count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.

Bulgaria’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.

Bulgarian citizens travelling to the Holy See

Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See. The rule is the same in both directions between the Holy See and Bulgaria.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Bulgaria?

Bulgaria admits citizens of the Holy See without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Bulgaria?

Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa to travel to the Holy See.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Bulgaria visa-free?

Yes, citizens of the Holy See can enter Bulgaria 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.