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Bulgaria visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
Bulgaria requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
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 the Philippines
Bulgaria has 1 mission in the Philippines. Consulates: Manila.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to the Philippines
BulgariaPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines 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 the Philippines 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 Filipino citizens can stay in Bulgaria
How long Filipino citizens may stay in Bulgaria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Filipino citizens apply
In the Philippines, applications go to Bulgaria’s consulate in Manila, 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 Filipino citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Bulgaria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Bulgaria’s neighbours for Filipino citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia require Filipino citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to the Philippines
Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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 the Philippines?
Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Filipino citizens enter Bulgaria visa-free?
No; Filipino 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.