Hungary passport → Bulgaria
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Visa-free entry
Hungarian passport holders can visit Bulgaria 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.
Bulgaria at a glance
- Capital
- Sofia
- Currency
- Bulgarian lev (BGN)
- Languages
- Bulgarian
- Calling code
- +359
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Bulgaria for other passports
- HungaryVisa-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 Hungarian passport holders
Common questions
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Hungarian passport holders can visit Bulgaria without a visa.
How long can Hungarian citizens stay in Bulgaria?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Hungarian citizens get a visa on arrival in Bulgaria?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Hungarian citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Hungary passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Hungarian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Bulgaria before you travel.