Staying in Bulgaria FAQs

Short visits: No visa is required for UK citizens to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Long-term residence: Yes – to move to Bulgaria long-term (for over 90 days).

Yes. In mid-2025, Bulgaria introduced a Digital Nomad Visa scheme. This enables non-EU remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who work for foreign companies or clients to reside in Bulgaria on a long-term basis legally.

Yes – citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland can live in Bulgaria without a visa. They enjoy freedom of movement rights, requiring only a valid passport or ID card to enter.

Yes - if you are from a developing country (i.e., a country whose citizens are not on the visa-free list), you must obtain a visa to enter Bulgaria even for short stays (MFA).

Short stays: Many non-EU nationals (e.g., from the USA, Canada, Australia, etc.) do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days.

Yes, non-Bulgarian family members of Bulgarian citizens can reside in Bulgaria, but they must undergo a family reunification process.