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🇿🇼 Does a Zimbabwean need a visa for Bulgaria 🇧🇬?
Yes. Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwean 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
You need a travel adapter: Bulgaria uses plug types C, F, Zimbabwe uses G. Mains voltage differs (Bulgaria: 230 V; Zimbabwe: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Bulgaria →
Easier destinations near Bulgaria for Zimbabwean passport holders
- 🇦🇱 Albania — e-Visa
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — e-Visa
The other way round
🇧🇬 Bulgarian passport holders visiting Zimbabwe: Bulgarian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, usually at the airport or land border.
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Questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwe?
Bulgarian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, usually at the airport or land border.