Bulgarian visa for Polish citizens
A visa is NOT required for Polish passport holders visiting Bulgaria for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Polish citizens to enter Bulgaria for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Bulgaria e-visa for Polish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Bulgaria visa on arrival for Polish citizens | Not Available | |
Bulgaria tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Polish passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Bulgaria.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Bulgaria.
If you are looking for Bulgaria visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Poland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Bulgaria nearest your place of residence.
- Warsaw: The Embassy of Bulgaria in Warsaw, Poland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 25 minutes)
- Czestochowa: The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Czestochowa, Poland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 25 minutes)
- Katowice: The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Katowice, Poland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 25 minutes)
- Bialystok: The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Bialystok, Poland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 25 minutes)
- Krakow: The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Krakow, Poland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 25 minutes)
- Wroclaw: The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Wroclaw, Poland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 25 minutes)
- Gdansk: The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Gdansk, Poland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 25 minutes)
- Warsaw: The Consulate of Bulgaria in Warsaw, Poland (Working hours: Open now. Close in 25 minutes)
Bulgaria visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bulgaria diplomatic mission offices to Poland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Poland traveling to Bulgaria from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Poland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 299,727 | N/A |
| 2009 | 288,309 | -3.81% |
| 2010 | 291,164 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 274,036 | -5.88% |
| 2012 | 276,891 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 299,727 | 8.25% |
| 2014 | 299,727 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 285,455 | -4.76% |
| 2016 | 388,833 | 36.22% |
| 2017 | 424,724 | 9.23% |
| 2018 | 474,984 | 11.83% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bulgaria & Poland comparison
Bulgaria's area is approximately 108,560 km2 (41,915 sq mi), while the area of Poland is approximately 306,230 km2 (118,236 sq mi). This means Poland is 2.82 times bigger than Bulgaria.
As of October 2025, Bulgaria's population is ~6.7 million people - 30,947,102 fewer people than the population of Poland.
We have highlighted Bulgaria & Poland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bulgaria | Poland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,691,352 | 37,638,454 | 30.9 million fewer people live in Bulgaria than Poland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 155 | 118 | Bulgaria has 37 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Poland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 129 | 139 | Bulgaria passport holders visit 10 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 164 | 207 | Bulgarian hosts 43 fewer foreign missions than Poland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Poland travel to Bulgaria in one year?
The number of visitors from Poland visiting Bulgaria in 2018 was approximately 474,984.
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- Travel time: 2 hours 19 minutes
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