Ukraine→Bulgaria
Ukraine to Bulgaria
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Bulgaria.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, make sure you hold your ordinary passport, because a passport is the accepted travel document for entry to Bulgaria.
Arrange travel insurance before departure: travel insurance is a condition of entry for this route.
Be ready to show proof of a return flight and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay, because border officers may ask for those documents.
What happens at the border?
No visa is required for a Ukrainian citizen visiting Bulgaria for tourism for stays up to 90 days. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days you will need a visa.
There is no recorded mandatory vaccination requirement for entry on this route.
No arrival registration or entry card is required for this route.
Bulgaria maintains an embassy or consulate in Ukraine, so any application that must be made may be made without leaving Ukraine.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Bulgaria?
No visa is required for a Ukrainian citizen travelling to Bulgaria for a tourist trip for stays up to 90 days.
What travel document do I need?
You may enter Bulgaria using your ordinary passport; a passport is an accepted travel document for this route.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Bulgaria?
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Bulgaria for a Ukrainian tourist traveller.
Will they ask me for money or a return ticket at the border?
You may be asked at the border to show that you have sufficient funds for your stay and proof of a return flight; have those documents ready.
Do I need any vaccinations to go to Bulgaria?
No mandatory vaccinations are recorded for this route and none are listed as required for entry to Bulgaria.
What documents do minors need to enter Bulgaria?
If you are under 18, you need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Bulgaria.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
You need a valid passport.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- 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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