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Bulgaria visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Bulgaria requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Kenya
Bulgaria has no embassy or consulate in Kenya on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Kenya
BulgariaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya 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 Kenya 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Bulgaria
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Bulgaria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
Bulgaria has no embassy or career consulate in Kenya. Kenyan citizens apply through a mission of Bulgaria accredited to Kenya 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 Kenyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Bulgaria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Bulgaria’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Kenya
Bulgarian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Bulgaria in Kenya?
No. Bulgaria has no embassy in Kenya.
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 Kenya?
Bulgarian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Bulgaria visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens 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.