Bulgaria passport → United Arab Emirates
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Visa-free entry90 days
Bulgarian passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates 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.
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United Arab Emirates at a glance
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Region
- Western Asia
AE24.0°N · 54.0°EPhoto: imran shahabuddin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited Arab Emirates for other passports
- BulgariaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Western Asia for Bulgarian passport holders
Common questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Bulgarian passport holders can visit the United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Bulgarian citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates?
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 contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.