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Lebanon passport to Bulgaria
Lebanon passport holders need a visa for Bulgaria, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
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Key facts
- Bulgaria lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Lebanon is not one of them.
- Lebanon passports get “Visa required” at 104 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Bulgaria passports get “On arrival” in Lebanon.
Nearby passports travelling to Bulgaria
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 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
Connection likely
LebanonBulgaria- Typical duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- BEY · KYE
- To
- SOF · BOJ · VAR
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 9.5 hours
Türkiye · 4.5 hours
Germany · 7.9 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.
Lebanon
Country profile
Capital
Beirut
Population
5.5 million
Area
10,400 km²
Currency
Lebanese pound LBP
Languages
Arabic, French
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
1.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
24.5%
Ethnic groups
- Arab95%
- Armenian4%
- 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
Lebanon · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Lebanon passport need a visa for Bulgaria?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. 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 Lebanon?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.