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Bulgaria passport to Sweden
Yes — Bulgaria passport holders can visit Sweden without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Sweden lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Bulgaria is one of them.
- Bulgaria passports get “Visa free” at 119 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Sweden passports also enter Bulgaria without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Sweden
Open to Bulgaria passports near Sweden
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
BulgariaSweden- Typical duration
- 5.1 hours
- From
- SOF · BOJ · VAR
- To
- ARN · GOT · NYO
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 12.7 hours
Türkiye · 5.9 hours
Germany · 5.9 hours
Duration 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.
Sweden
Country profile
Capital
Stockholm
Population
10.6 million
Area
449,964 km²
Currency
Swedish krona SEK
Languages
Swedish
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
2.3 million · 2024
Migrant share
21.4%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- <p>Swedish79.6%
- other15.8%
- Syrian1.9%
- Iraqi1.4%
- Finnish1.3%
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 C / Type F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+46
Airports
ARN · GOT · NYO · GSE
Highlights
- Vasa Museum
- Gamla Stan
- Icehotel
Bulgaria · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Bulgaria passport need a visa for Sweden?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Sweden immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Sweden typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Sweden mission.
What about a Sweden passport entering Bulgaria?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Sweden as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination.