Italian visa for Bulgarian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Bulgarian passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: "Freedom of movement
".
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Bulgarian citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | "Freedom of movement " |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for Bulgarian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for Bulgarian citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Bulgarian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy 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 Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Sofia: The Embassy of Italy in Sofia, Bulgaria (Working hours: Close now)
- Plovdiv: The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Plovdiv, Bulgaria (Working hours: Close now)
- Varna: The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Varna, Bulgaria (Working hours: Close now)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to Bulgaria for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Bulgaria traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Bulgaria) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,547 | N/A |
| 2009 | 8,648 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 8,725 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 9,224 | 5.72% |
| 2012 | 9,272 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 9,541 | 2.90% |
| 2014 | 9,715 | 1.82% |
| 2015 | 10,146 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 10,474 | 3.23% |
| 2017 | 11,651 | 11.24% |
| 2018 | 12,313 | 5.68% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & Bulgaria comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of Bulgaria is approximately 108,560 km2 (41,915 sq mi). This means Bulgaria is 2.71 times smaller than Italy.
As of October 2025, Italy's population is ~60.0 million people - 53,317,010 more people than the population of Bulgaria.
We have highlighted Italy & Bulgaria’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | Bulgaria | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 60,008,362 | 6,691,352 | 53.3 million more people live in Italy than Bulgaria |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 155 | Italy has 54 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Bulgaria. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 129 | Italy passport holders can visit 17 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 164 | Italian hosts 385 more foreign missions than Bulgaria. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Bulgaria travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from Bulgaria visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 12,313.
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