Belarusian visa for Bulgarian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Bulgarian passport holders visiting Belarus for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Bulgarian citizens to enter Belarus for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Belarus e-visa for Bulgarian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Belarus visa on arrival for Bulgarian citizens | Not Available | |
Belarus tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Bulgarian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Belarus.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Belarus.
If you are looking for Belarus visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Bulgaria, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Belarus nearest your place of residence.
- Sofia: The Embassy of Belarus in Sofia, Bulgaria (Working hours: Close now)
- Burgas: The Honorary Consulate of Belarus in Burgas, Bulgaria (Working hours: Close now)
Belarus visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Belarus diplomatic mission offices to Bulgaria for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Bulgaria traveling to Belarus from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Bulgaria) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18 | N/A |
| 2009 | 19 | 5.56% |
| 2010 | 24 | 26.32% |
| 2011 | 23 | -4.17% |
| 2012 | 1,226 | 5230.43% |
| 2013 | 1,248 | 1.79% |
| 2014 | 1,075 | -13.86% |
| 2015 | 877 | -18.42% |
| 2016 | 2,187 | 149.37% |
| 2017 | 2,212 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2,300 | 3.98% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Belarus & Bulgaria comparison
Belarus's area is approximately 202,910 km2 (78,343 sq mi), while the area of Bulgaria is approximately 108,560 km2 (41,915 sq mi). This means Bulgaria is 86.91% smaller than Belarus.
As of October 2025, Belarus's population is ~9.4 million people - 2,743,797 more people than the population of Bulgaria.
We have highlighted Belarus & Bulgaria’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Belarus | Bulgaria | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 9,435,149 | 6,691,352 | 2.7 million more people live in Belarus than Bulgaria |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 105 | 155 | Belarus has 50 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Bulgaria. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 41 | 129 | Belarus passport holders visit 88 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 53 | 164 | Belarusian hosts 111 fewer foreign missions than Bulgaria. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Bulgaria travel to Belarus in one year?
The number of visitors from Bulgaria visiting Belarus in 2018 was approximately 2,300.
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