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🇹🇳 Does a Tunisian need a visa for Bulgaria 🇧🇬?
Yes. Tunisian 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 Tunisian 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 Tunisia
If you live in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia · 5, rue Ryhane, El Aouina · 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
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Tunisia (C, E) works with sockets in Bulgaria.
More about entering Bulgaria →
Easier destinations near Bulgaria for Tunisian passport holders
- 🇦🇱 Albania — e-Visa
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — e-Visa 90 days
The other way round
🇧🇬 Bulgarian passport holders visiting Tunisia: Bulgarian passport holders can visit Tunisia without a visa for up to 60 days.
The Tunisian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Tunisian 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 Tunisia?
Bulgarian passport holders can visit Tunisia without a visa for up to 60 days.