Romania→Bulgaria
Romania to Bulgaria
Do I need a visa for Bulgaria?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Bulgaria for a tourist stay. You travel with an accepted travel document only.
The tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Bulgaria with an ordinary passport, a national identity card, a temporary passport or a driving licence; all must be valid. Romanian minors cannot enter on a birth certificate.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Bulgaria.
Are vaccinations required for Bulgaria?
No vaccinations are required to enter Bulgaria.
The Romanian Foreign Ministry recommends consulting the National Institute of Public Health (CNSCBT) travel-health advice for suggested vaccinations before you travel.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. The entry granted for tourism does not allow paid work or study.
The source material does not set out any process for extending this short tourist stay on this route.
Can children travel on this route?
Romanian children travel on the same accepted documents as adults; minors cannot enter Bulgaria on a birth certificate alone. No additional parental-consent paperwork is required for minors on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry to Bulgaria. The Romanian Foreign Ministry advises obtaining the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and/or private medical insurance to cover medical costs and services such as medical transfer or repatriation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel to Bulgaria with my national ID card?
A Romanian national identity card is accepted at the Bulgarian border; you may also use an ordinary passport, a temporary passport or a driving licence.
Will I have to prove I have enough money for my trip?
You are not required to show proof of funds when entering Bulgaria on this route; authorities do not ask for bank statements or cash as a condition of entry.
Do I need to fill in an arrival card or register when I get there?
There is no arrival card or entry registration to complete on arrival in Bulgaria for this tourist route.
Are any vaccines required to enter Bulgaria?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Bulgaria. The Romanian public health advice recommends checking the travel-health recommendations on the National Institute of Public Health (CNSCBT) website for suggested vaccinations before you travel.
Do I need travel or health insurance to enter?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry to Bulgaria. The Romanian Foreign Ministry suggests obtaining the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and/or private travel insurance to cover medical costs, transfers or repatriation if needed.
How long must my passport be valid for?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Bulgaria.
What documents do children need to travel?
Romanian minors may travel with the same accepted documents as adults; children cannot enter Bulgaria using a birth certificate alone.
Who do I contact for consular help in Bulgaria?
If you need consular help while in Bulgaria, Romania maintains an embassy in Sofia and honorary consulates in Silistra and Burgas. The Romanian Embassy in Sofia can be contacted through the eConsulat platform or by the embassy consular email address.
Will I be given or need to complete any paperwork on arrival?
Because no entry form or registration is required, there is no arrival-card process to complete on entry to Bulgaria for tourism.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or unreadable at check-in or at the border you risk being refused boarding or entry; carry a valid accepted travel document in good condition.
Can I work or study while visiting on this permission?
Short tourist visits do not permit paid work or study under this entry permission; the tourist entry is only for holiday or similar short stays.
Will immigration ask to see my bank statements or cash?
Romanian citizens are not required to show proof of funds when entering Bulgaria on this route; you will not be asked for bank statements or cash as an entry requirement.
Where do I get the visa?
There is no application to make for this tourist permission: you travel with an accepted document and receive entry on arrival. For consular assistance, Romania has an embassy in Sofia and honorary consulates in Silistra and Burgas; the embassy can be contacted via the eConsulat platform or by its consular email address.
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 passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 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: Bulgaria — 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
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