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Bulgaria visa requirements for South Africa citizens

Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset

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Visa required
Yes — South Africa citizens need a visa for Bulgaria.

Entry details

Holders of a South Africa passport need a visa obtained in advance when visiting Bulgaria. The South Africa passport currently ranks #68 among the world's top 100 with 98 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.

In the opposite direction: Bulgaria citizens travelling to South Africa — e-visa required.

🧳 Before you travel: South Africa → Bulgaria

🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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More destinations for South Africa citizens

🇫🇷 South Africa → France: Visa required🇪🇸 South Africa → Spain: Visa required🇺🇸 South Africa → United States: Visa required🇮🇹 South Africa → Italy: Visa required🇹🇷 South Africa → Turkey: e-Visa required🇲🇽 South Africa → Mexico: Visa required

Visiting Bulgaria on other passports

🇫🇷 France → Bulgaria: Visa-free🇪🇸 Spain → Bulgaria: Visa-free🇺🇸 United States → Bulgaria: Visa-free🇮🇹 Italy → Bulgaria: Visa-free🇹🇷 Turkey → Bulgaria: Visa required🇲🇽 Mexico → Bulgaria: Visa-free

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