Burkina Faso passport → Bulgaria

Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Visa required in advance

Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Bulgaria, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Bulgaria at a glance

Capital: Sofia
Currency: Bulgarian lev (BGN)
Languages: Bulgarian
Calling code: +359
Region: Eastern Europe

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Bulgaria for other passports

Burkina FasoVisa required
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 Burkinabe passport holders

MoldovaeVisa
BelarusVisa required
CzechiaVisa required
HungaryVisa required
PolandVisa required
RomaniaVisa required
RussiaVisa required
SlovakiaVisa required

Common questions

Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Burkinabe passport holders need a visa for Bulgaria, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Burkinabe citizens stay in Bulgaria?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Burkinabe citizens get a visa on arrival in Bulgaria?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Burkinabe citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Burkina Faso passport ranks #72 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.