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You need a visa for Bulgaria if you have a Yemeni passport

These visas exist for Bulgaria, but they cannot be applied for online with Yemeni nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Bulgaria Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Yemeni 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 Yemeni travellers

These rules apply specifically to Yemeni passport holders entering Bulgaria as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • May be required

    Transit visa may be required

    International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Bulgaria if they stay within the airport’s international departure area and their next destination is outside the Schengen Area. Travelers should contact their airline to check if transit is permitted through the airport listed on their itinerary. Only certain airlines may allow travelers to transit without a visa through certain airports. Check the source for more details on airport-specific conditions and transit facilities.

    • Travelers don’t need a visa for transit if they hold any of the following documents: -Holders of valid Schengen single visa, long-stay visa, permit for stay issued by any of the Schengen area states; -Holders of valid short-stay visas, long-stay visas and permits for stay issued by Romania and Cyprus; -Holders of a valid permit for stay issued by Lichtenstein.
    Last checked 2026-08-06
  • 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 with its colorful frescoes and striped arches nestled in forested mountains
    Rila Monastery — Bulgaria's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Ancient Roman amphitheater in Plovdiv with the old town and Rhodope Mountains in background
    Plovdiv Roman Theatre — One of the world's best-preserved ancient amphitheaters
  • Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo perched on a hill above the Yantra River at dusk
    Tsarevets Fortress — Medieval capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire
  • Golden sandy beach and turquoise waters of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast near Nessebar
    Bulgarian Riviera — Pristine Black Sea beaches and historic coastal towns

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