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🇲🇲 Does a Burmese need a visa for Bulgaria 🇧🇬?
Yes. Burmese 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 Burmese 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.
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, F); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Bulgaria's sockets (C, F).
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Easier destinations near Bulgaria for Burmese passport holders
- 🇦🇱 Albania — e-Visa
- 🇧🇾 Belarus — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇷🇺 Russia — Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
🇧🇬 Bulgarian passport holders visiting Myanmar: Bulgarian passport holders need a visa for Myanmar, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Burmese passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Burmese citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Burmese 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 Myanmar?
Bulgarian passport holders need a visa for Myanmar, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.