Lithuania→Bulgaria
Lithuania to Bulgaria
Do I need a visa for Bulgaria?
No — a Lithuanian citizen does not need a visa or other travel authorisation for a tourist visit to Bulgaria. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This short‑stay entry does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Accepted travel documents are a Lithuanian passport or a Lithuanian national identity card (asmens tapatybės kortelė). A Lithuanian driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Bulgaria?
No vaccinations are required to enter Bulgaria for this tourist route. The official guidance refers travellers to the National Public Health Centre recommendations on prevention of infectious diseases while travelling as informational advice.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry allows a stay of up to 90 days. The source gives procedures for registering residence for longer stays, which apply only if you remain beyond a short visit. The official material does not state any entry penalties or extension procedures for short tourist visits on this route.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only the accepted travel documents (passport or national identity card). No parental‑consent letters or additional notarised paperwork are required for this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended and the official guidance suggests cover for health, property and documents during your trip. Insurance is not a condition of entry for Lithuanian tourists to Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel to Bulgaria with my national ID card or do I need my passport?
A Lithuanian national identity card (asmens tapatybės kortelė) is accepted for travel to Bulgaria and can be used instead of a passport at the border and check‑in.
Will I need to show proof of funds when I arrive or at check‑in?
No. You will not be asked to show proof of funds such as cash, bank statements or similar documents on this route.
Is there an arrival card or online registration I must complete when I arrive?
Bulgaria does not require an arrival registration or paper entry card for short tourist visits on this route.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter Bulgaria?
Travel insurance is recommended and the official guidance suggests buying travel insurance that covers health, property and document protection during your trip, but it is not a condition of entry.
Are any vaccinations required to enter Bulgaria?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry. The source provides a link to the National Public Health Centre recommendations on preventing infectious diseases while travelling as informational advice.
Can I work or study in Bulgaria on this trip?
You may not use this short‑stay entry to undertake paid work or study in Bulgaria.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or otherwise looks invalid, border officials can refuse boarding or entry; carry a good‑condition passport or your national ID card as the accepted document.
Can I use a temporary passport or an emergency travel document?
A Lithuanian temporary passport is not accepted for entry on this route; use a regular Lithuanian passport or your national identity card instead.
Can I present my driving licence as ID at check‑in or the border?
A Lithuanian driving licence is not accepted as a travel document for entry to Bulgaria; you must use a passport or national ID card.
What do children and teenagers need to travel with me?
Travellers under 18 do not need any extra documents beyond an accepted passport or national ID card; no parental consent or notarised letters are required for this tourist route.
Where do I get consular help if I need it while in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria does not have a Lithuanian embassy in Lithuania; for consular help Lithuanians may contact the Lithuanian embassy in Romania or the listed honorary consuls and the Bulgarian embassy information provided on the official page.
What if I want to stay longer than a short visit?
This route permits stays of up to 90 days per single entry; if you plan a longer stay the official page gives information about registering residence but that concerns longer stays and local procedures rather than short tourist entry.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is required before travel for this tourist entry; you board with your passport or national identity card and that is the travel document checked on arrival. For consular help, Lithuanians may contact the Lithuanian embassy in Romania and the listed honorary consuls or consult the Bulgarian embassy information cited on the official page.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Romania — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Bulgaria
Europe
- Capital
- Sofia
- Currency
- Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
- Known for
- Rose Oil, Cyrillic Alphabet, Mountains
- Food
- Banitsa, Shopska Salad, Kavarma
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Lithuania embassy in Romania