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🇸🇦 Does a Saudi Arabian need a visa for Bulgaria 🇧🇬?
Yes. Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabia
If you live in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia · B-53, Dareen street 4067, Diplomatic Quarter · 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
You need a travel adapter: Bulgaria uses plug types C, F, Saudi Arabia uses G. Mains voltage differs (Bulgaria: 230 V; Saudi Arabia: 220/230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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Your embassy in Bulgaria
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Bulgaria, contact the embassy of Saudi Arabia:
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Sofia
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 Saudi Arabian passport holders
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina — Visa-free
- 🇽🇰 Kosovo — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇲🇪 Montenegro — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — e-Visa 90 days
The other way round
🇧🇬 Bulgarian passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia: Bulgarian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, usually at the airport or land border.
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Questions
Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabia?
Bulgarian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, usually at the airport or land border.