You need a visa for Bulgaria if you have a North Korean passport
These visas exist for Bulgaria, but they cannot be applied for online with North Korean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. North Korean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.
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What Bulgaria may ask for
Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
- Recent passport photo 35x45mm with white background
- Travel insurance with minimum 30,000 EUR coverage
- Hotel reservation or invitation letter from host
- Proof of funds: 50 EUR per day of stay
- Round-trip flight reservation or travel itinerary
Entry requirements for North Korean travellers
These rules apply specifically to North Korean passport holders entering Bulgaria as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.
- May be required
Entry requirements for traveling with pets (dogs and cats)
Travelers should check with their airline for pet transport requirements before traveling, as policies differ. Dogs and cats traveling into the EU from outside the EU must meet entry requirements that vary by country of origin. Pets must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Additional requirements may apply depending on where travel originates. Travelers can check the specific requirements for their country of origin on the EU government's pet travel page. Travelers bringing other animals should check the national rules of their destination country directly.
EU Pet Entry Requirements Last checked 2026-08-06
A look at Bulgaria
Rila Monastery — Bulgaria's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site 
Plovdiv Roman Theatre — One of the world's best-preserved ancient amphitheaters 
Tsarevets Fortress — Medieval capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire 
Bulgarian Riviera — Pristine Black Sea beaches and historic coastal towns
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