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Portugal passport to Bulgaria
Yes — Portugal 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 — Portugal is one of them.
- Portugal passports get “Visa free” at 121 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Bulgaria passports also enter Portugal without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Bulgaria
Open to Portugal 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
Connection likely
PortugalBulgaria- Typical duration
- 6.1 hours
- From
- LIS · FAO · OPO
- To
- SOF · BOJ · VAR
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 14.4 hours
Türkiye · 7.2 hours
Germany · 6.7 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.
Portugal
Country profile
Capital
Lisbon
Population
10.7 million
Area
92,391 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Portuguese
Time zone
UTC-01:00–UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
1.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
10.8%
Ethnic groups
- Portuguese95%
- and South America and other foreign born5%
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
Portugal · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Portugal 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 Portugal?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.