🇧🇬Bulgaria Visa for Emirati Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Emirati passport holders do not need a visa for Bulgaria. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period per Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806.

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Entering Bulgaria on an Emirati passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Emirati passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • → See the exact document checklist for Emirati applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Bulgaria visa documents for Emirati applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Emirati citizens enter Bulgaria with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

transitAirport Transit Visa

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Airport Transit Checklist

touristTourist Visa

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Short Stay Tourist Visa Checklist

otherPrivate Visa

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Private Visit Visa Checklist (PDF checklist ↗) There is a format for Invitation Letter (PDF checklist ↗)which needs to be followed for anyone applying for Private Visit through VFS Global for Bulgaria

touristMedical Treatment visit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Medical Visa Checklist

studentSport / Cultural / Artistic & Scientific Visa

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Sport / Cultural / Artistic and Scientific Visa Checklist (PDF checklist ↗)

touristBusiness Visit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) SHORT STAY BUSINESS VISA CHECKLIST There is a format for Invitation Letter (PDF checklist ↗)which needs to be followed for anyone applying for business Visa through VFS Global for Bulgaria

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Bulgaria visa for Emirati citizens — FAQ

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

No — Emirati passport holders do not need a visa for Bulgaria. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can Emirati citizens stay in Bulgaria?

Emirati passport holders can stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Emirati citizens need for Bulgaria?

A valid passport is all Emirati citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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