🇹🇷 Turkey visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens

Entry rules for Bulgaria passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Bulgaria can travel to Turkey for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Turkey, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Turkey immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Bulgarian passport ranks #39 worldwide, opening 158 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (117 visa-free, 35 with a visa on arrival and 6 with an eTA). Turkey is one of them.

This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Turkish citizens need to arrange entry to Bulgaria in advance (visa required).

Across Western Asia as a whole, 14 of 17 destinations are open to Bulgarian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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