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Germany passport to Bulgaria
Yes — Germany passport holders can visit Bulgaria without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
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Key facts
- Bulgaria lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Germany is one of them.
- Germany passports get “Visa free” at 122 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Bulgaria passports also enter Germany without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Bulgaria
Open to Germany passports near Bulgaria
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
GermanyBulgaria- Typical duration
- 1.9 hours
- From
- MUC · FRA · HHN
- To
- SOF · PDV
Airlines Lufthansa, Wizz Air, Air Canada, Bulgaria Air
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.
Germany
Country profile
Capital
Berlin
Population
83.5 million
Area
357,021 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
16.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
19.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- German85.4%
- other/stateless/unspecified8.3%
- Turkish1.8%
- Ukrainian1.4%
- Syrian1.1%
- Romanian1%
- Other1%
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+359
Airports
SOF · BOJ · VAR · PDV
Highlights
- Rila Monastery
- Nesebar
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Germany · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Germany passport need a visa for Bulgaria?
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 Bulgaria immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Bulgaria typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Bulgaria mission.
What about a Bulgaria passport entering Germany?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.