VISA EXEMPTION
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Entry to Bulgaria
• Currently, there are no COVID-19 requirements for entry into Bulgaria.
• Australian nationals can travel visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
•No border checks will be conducted for air and sea arrivals from other Schengen countries. Land arrivals are still required to go through border checks.
• Passports are required when crossing borders within the Schengen area.
• Conditions of entry may change abruptly.
Staying in Bulgaria
• Bulgaria does not currently have any COVID-19 requirements in place.
Departure from Bulgaria
• Passports are required when crossing borders within the Schengen area.
• Conditions of departure may change abruptly.
View the complete COVID-19 Guidelines
Bulgaria Tourist Visa Exemption
Switzerland passport holders are visa exempted for up to unspecified provided the traveller:
- hold a valid passport with a validity of at least 6 months with minimum 2 blank visa pages
- have sufficient funds for the trip
- have proof of onward/return flights
- have all necessary documents for the purpose of entry
Need a visa to stay beyond the exempted period ?
The Embassy of Bulgaria requires that the applicant submit their visa application directly if the applicant wishes to stay beyond the exempted period.
Embassy of Bulgaria(02) 6286 971129 Pindari Cresent, O''Malley, ACT, 2606, Australia9:00am-12:30pm/ 2:00pm-5:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Note: It is always recommended that traveller confirm with the airline that they can board without a visa. The final decision is subject to the Immigration Officer's discretion at point of entry.