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πΉπ· Does a Turkish need a visa for Bulgaria π§π¬?
Yes. Turkish 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 Turkish 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 Turkey
If you live in Turkey, 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 Ankara Β· AtatΓΌrk BulvarΔ± β 124 Β· 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 Β· Currency: Euro (EUR, β¬) Β· Official languages: Bulgarian Β· 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 Turkey (C, F) works with sockets in Bulgaria.
More about entering Bulgaria β
Your embassy in Bulgaria
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Bulgaria, contact the embassy of Turkey:
- Embassy of Turkey, Sofia Β· Boulevard Vasil Levski No: 80 Β· sofia-emb.mfa.gov.tr
- Consulate General of Turkey, Burgas Β· burgaz-bk.mfa.gov.tr
- Consulate General of Turkey, Plovdiv Β· filibe-bk.mfa.gov.tr
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 Turkish passport holders
- π¦π± Albania β Visa-free
- π§π¦ Bosnia and Herzegovina β Visa-free 90 days
- π½π° Kosovo β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πͺ Montenegro β Visa-free 90 days
- π²π° North Macedonia β Visa-free 90 days
- π·πΈ Serbia β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
π§π¬ Bulgarian passport holders visiting Turkey: Bulgarian passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Turkish passport at a glance
All destinations for Turkey passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Bulgaria β
Questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Turkish 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 Turkey?
Bulgarian passport holders can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.