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Policy · IsraelPassport Atlas
Bulgaria passport to Israel
Bulgaria passport holders don't need a visa for Israel, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Israel lets 101 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Bulgaria is one of them.
- Bulgaria passports get “eTA” at 10 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Israel passports also enter Bulgaria without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Israel
Open to Bulgaria passports near Israel
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
BulgariaIsrael- Typical duration
- 2.4 hours
- From
- SOF
- To
- TLV
Airlines Bulgaria Air, El Al Israel Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Bulgaria
Country profile
Capital
Sofia
Population
6.4 million
Area
110,910 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Bulgarian
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
299,100 · 2024
Migrant share
4.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Bulgarian78.5%
- unspecified9.4%
- Turkish7.8%
- Roma4.1%
- other1.2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Israel
Country profile
Capital
Jerusalem
Population
10.1 million
Area
20,770 km²
Currency
Israeli new shekel ILS
Languages
Arabic, Hebrew
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
22.3%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Jewish73.5%
- Arab21.1%
- other5.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type H
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 100 · Ambulance 101
Dialing code
+972
Airports
TLV · ETM · HFA · RPN
Highlights
- Old City of Jerusalem
- Dead Sea
- Masada
- White City
Bulgaria · eTA
FAQ
Does a Bulgaria passport need a visa for Israel?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Israel typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Israel mission.
What about a Israel passport entering Bulgaria?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Israel as a visitor?
ETA-IL / visitor visa：Often 90 days。Check whether your passport is in ETA-IL; otherwise apply for B/2 at a mission.