Bulgaria — Schengen Area Member
Bulgaria is one of the 30 Schengen Area member states.
Bulgaria is a full member of the Schengen Area. Whether you require ETIAS, a Schengen Visa, or nothing depends on your nationality. Once inside the Schengen Area, you can reach Bulgaria without border checks.
- Capital
- Sofia
- Currency
- BGN
- Schengen
- Yes
- EU Member
- true
- Passport Rank
- #32
Schengen Membership
Bulgaria is a full member of the Schengen Area, which allows passport-free travel between 30 European countries. Once you enter any Schengen country, you can travel to Bulgaria without additional border checks. Practical Info The Bulgaria passport ranks #32 globally, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 152
- Capital
- Sofia
- Currency
- BGN
- Population
- 6400000
- Exchange Rate
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Bulgaria in the Schengen Area
- Schengen Area
- EU (non-Schengen)
- Other European
Entry Requirements
EU/EEA citizens
Move freely with passport or national ID. No visa or ETIAS needed.
Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, and others)
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. ETIAS required from Q4 2026 (€20).
Visa-required nationals
Schengen Visa required (€80). Apply at embassy of your main destination.