Bulgaria passport → Portugal
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Visa-free entry
Bulgarian passport holders can visit Portugal without a visa.
Official entry rules: vistos.mne.gov.pt
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.
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Portugal at a glance
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +351
- Region
- Southern Europe
Portugal 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
Common questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Bulgarian passport holders can visit Portugal without a visa.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Portugal?
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 Portugal?
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 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.