Bulgaria passport → Italy
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Visa-free entry
Bulgarian passport holders can visit Italy without a visa.
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.
Italy at a glance
- Capital
- Rome
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Italian
- Calling code
- +39
- Region
- Southern Europe
IT42.8°N · 12.8°EPhoto: FeaturedPics · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsItaly for other passports
- BulgariaVisa-free
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 Southern Europe for Bulgarian passport holders
AlbaniaVisa-free90 days
AndorraVisa-free
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free90 days
CroatiaVisa-free
GreeceVisa-free
KosovoVisa-free90 days
MaltaVisa-free
MontenegroVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Bulgarian passport holders can visit Italy without a visa.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Italy?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Bulgarian citizens get a visa on arrival in Italy?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Bulgarian citizens visit without a visa?
156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bulgaria passport ranks #8 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Italy before you travel.