Bilig

Visa Route Detail

🇺🇸 USA to Bulgaria: visa and entry requirements 🇧🇬

Visa-freeOrdinary passport

Visa-free · Visa-free Bulgarian and Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period · A United States citizen travelling on an ordinary tourist passport may visit Bulgaria without a visa for no more than 90 days in a six-month period. Bulgaria now participates in the Schengen area, so the operational limit is modelled as 90 days in any rolling 180-day period shared with other Schengen stays rather than a separate Bulgarian allowance. The passport must remain valid beyond departure as required, and visa-free entry does not authorise employment or residence. Border authorities may request evidence supporting the trip and make the final admission decision.

Current statusVisa-free
Applies toOrdinary passport
Max stayVisa-free Bulgarian and Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period · A United States citizen travelling on an ordinary tourist passport may visit Bulgaria without a visa for no more than 90 days in a six-month period. Bulgaria now participates in the Schengen area, so the operational limit is modelled as 90 days in any rolling 180-day period shared with other Schengen stays rather than a separate Bulgarian allowance. The passport must remain valid beyond departure as required, and visa-free entry does not authorise employment or residence. Border authorities may request evidence supporting the trip and make the final admission decision.
Last verifiedJuly 16, 2026
Explore BulgariaAll destinations

Route Brief

Central route brief

Current tourism rule for USA ordinary passport holders traveling to Bulgaria: Visa-free · Visa-free Bulgarian and Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period · A United States citizen travelling on an ordinary tourist passport may visit Bulgaria without a visa for no more than 90 days in a six-month period. Bulgaria now participates in the Schengen area, so the operational limit is modelled as 90 days in any rolling 180-day period shared with other Schengen stays rather than a separate Bulgarian allowance. The passport must remain valid beyond departure as required, and visa-free entry does not authorise employment or residence. Border authorities may request evidence supporting the trip and make the final admission decision..

Rule history

FAQ

Common questions about USA to Bulgaria

Do USA citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

For ordinary passports, Bilig currently models this route as Visa-free · Visa-free Bulgarian and Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period · A United States citizen travelling on an ordinary tourist passport may visit Bulgaria without a visa for no more than 90 days in a six-month period. Bulgaria now participates in the Schengen area, so the operational limit is modelled as 90 days in any rolling 180-day period shared with other Schengen stays rather than a separate Bulgarian allowance. The passport must remain valid beyond departure as required, and visa-free entry does not authorise employment or residence. Border authorities may request evidence supporting the trip and make the final admission decision.. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Can I travel to Bulgaria without a visa?

The current tourism policy is modeled as visa-free: Visa-free · Visa-free Bulgarian and Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period · A United States citizen travelling on an ordinary tourist passport may visit Bulgaria without a visa for no more than 90 days in a six-month period. Bulgaria now participates in the Schengen area, so the operational limit is modelled as 90 days in any rolling 180-day period shared with other Schengen stays rather than a separate Bulgarian allowance. The passport must remain valid beyond departure as required, and visa-free entry does not authorise employment or residence. Border authorities may request evidence supporting the trip and make the final admission decision..

How long can I stay in Bulgaria?

Visa-free · Visa-free Bulgarian and Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period · A United States citizen travelling on an ordinary tourist passport may visit Bulgaria without a visa for no more than 90 days in a six-month period. Bulgaria now participates in the Schengen area, so the operational limit is modelled as 90 days in any rolling 180-day period shared with other Schengen stays rather than a separate Bulgarian allowance. The passport must remain valid beyond departure as required, and visa-free entry does not authorise employment or residence. Border authorities may request evidence supporting the trip and make the final admission decision.. Reconfirm the permitted stay and entry count before travel.

When was this entry rule verified?

Bilig last verified this rule from official sources on July 16, 2026. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Official sources

Coverage note: this route detail is based on countries currently modeled in Bilig and is not a full global passport dataset. Always verify final entry requirements on official government sources.