Iraq
Bulgaria
Bulgaria visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Bulgaria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.bg
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.
Bulgarian missions in Iraq
Bulgaria has 1 mission in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Iraq
BulgariaIraq e-Visa Iraq 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.
For a trip from Iraq 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 Iraqi citizens can stay in Bulgaria
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Bulgaria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
In Iraq, applications go to the Bulgarian embassy in Baghdad, or to a visa centre acting for Bulgaria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Bulgaria.
Bulgaria and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Bulgaria lets Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Bulgaria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Bulgaria’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Bulgarian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.
Where is the Bulgarian embassy in Iraq?
The Bulgarian embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad.
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 Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Bulgarian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Bulgaria visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens 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.