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Bulgaria visa for Yemeni citizens

Visa required

Bulgaria requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 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.

All visa types for Bulgaria

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 Yemen

Bulgaria has 1 mission in Yemen, with its embassy in Sanaa.

Bulgarian citizens travelling to Yemen

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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.

Before travelling from Yemen to Bulgaria, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Yemeni citizens can stay in Bulgaria

How long Yemeni citizens may stay in Bulgaria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Yemeni citizens apply

In Yemen, applications go to the Bulgarian embassy in Sanaa, 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 Yemeni citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Bulgaria when it is the main destination of the trip.

Bulgaria’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens

North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia require Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Bulgarian citizens travelling to Yemen

Bulgarian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen. The rule is the same in both directions between Yemen and Bulgaria.

Frequently asked questions

Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Bulgaria requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Bulgarian embassy in Yemen?

The Bulgarian embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.

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 Yemen?

Bulgarian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen.

Can Yemeni citizens enter Bulgaria visa-free?

No; Yemeni 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.