Australia passport → Bulgaria
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Visa-free entry90 days
Australian passport holders can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Bulgaria at a glance
- Capital
- Sofia
- Currency
- Bulgarian lev (BGN)
- Languages
- Bulgarian
- Calling code
- +359
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Bulgaria for other passports
- AustraliaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Europe for Australian passport holders
Common questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Australian passport holders can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Bulgaria?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in Bulgaria?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Australian citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Australia passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Australian citizens (edited 21 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Bulgaria before you travel.