Bulgaria passport → Romania
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Romania?
Visa-free entry
Bulgarian passport holders can visit Romania 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.
Romania at a glance
- Capital
- Bucharest
- Currency
- Romanian leu (RON)
- Languages
- Romanian
- Calling code
- +40
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Romania 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 Eastern Europe for Bulgarian passport holders
Common questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Romania?
Bulgarian passport holders can visit Romania without a visa.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Romania?
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 Romania?
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 can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.