Bulgarian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Bulgaria for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Bulgaria for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Bulgaria e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Bulgaria visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Bulgaria tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Bulgaria nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Bulgaria in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 25 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Bulgaria in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Bulgaria in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 25 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Bulgaria in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Permanent Representation of Bulgaria in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
Bulgaria visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bulgaria diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Bulgaria from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 102,232 | N/A |
| 2009 | 105,268 | 2.97% |
| 2010 | 98,183 | -6.73% |
| 2011 | 96,159 | -2.06% |
| 2012 | 98,183 | 2.10% |
| 2013 | 104,256 | 6.19% |
| 2014 | 102,232 | -1.94% |
| 2015 | 81,979 | -19.81% |
| 2016 | 82,465 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 90,963 | 10.30% |
| 2018 | 101,220 | 11.28% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bulgaria & United States comparison
Bulgaria's area is approximately 108,560 km2 (41,915 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 84.26 times bigger than Bulgaria.
As of November 2025, Bulgaria's population is ~6.7 million people - 334,075,877 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Bulgaria & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bulgaria | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 6,691,352 | 340,767,229 | 334.1 million fewer people live in Bulgaria than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 155 | 273 | Bulgaria has 118 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 129 | 134 | Bulgaria passport holders visit 5 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 164 | 1147 | Bulgarian hosts 983 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Bulgaria in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Bulgaria in 2018 was approximately 101,220.
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