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🇮🇳 Does an Indian need a visa for Bulgaria 🇧🇬?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Bulgaria, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bulgaria before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Indian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Bulgaria or its official government website before you travel.
Bulgaria is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in India
If you live in India, visas for Bulgaria are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Bulgaria in India · 16/17 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri · mfa.bg
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Bulgaria at a glance
Capital: Sofia · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: Bulgarian · Calling code: +359
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Bulgaria: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 9 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Bulgaria's sockets (C, F).
More about entering Bulgaria →
Your embassy in Bulgaria
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Bulgaria, contact the embassy of India:
- Embassy of India, Sofia · 4 Alfred Nobel Street · indembsofia.gov.in
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Bulgaria for Indian passport holders
- 🇦🇱 Albania — e-Visa
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — e-Visa 90 days
The other way round
🇧🇬 Bulgarian passport holders visiting India: Bulgarian passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Indian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Bulgaria, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bulgaria before travelling.
Does a Bulgarian need a visa for India?
Bulgarian passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.