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Bulgaria visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Bulgaria, 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
Bulgarian citizens travelling to New Zealand
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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.
New Zealand citizens 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Bulgaria
New Zealand citizens 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 New Zealand citizens 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 New Zealand citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to New Zealand
Bulgarian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Bulgaria?
New Zealand citizens 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 New Zealand?
Bulgarian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for New Zealand, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Bulgaria visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens 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.