French visa for Bulgarian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Bulgarian passport holders visiting France for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Bulgarian citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Bulgarian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Bulgarian citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Bulgarian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Bulgaria, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Sofia: The Embassy of France in Sofia, Bulgaria (Working hours: Open now. Close in 18 minutes)
- Varna: The Honorary Consulate of France in Varna, Bulgaria (Working hours: Open now. Close in 18 minutes)
- Sofia: The Cooperation and Cultural Activities of France in Sofia, Bulgaria (Working hours: Open now. Close in 18 minutes)
- Sofia: The Regional Economic of France in Sofia, Bulgaria (Working hours: Open now. Close in 18 minutes)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Bulgaria for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Bulgaria traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Bulgaria) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 15,844 | N/A |
| 2009 | 15,353 | -3.10% |
| 2010 | 15,329 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 16,100 | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 16,396 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 16,727 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 16,740 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 16,890 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 16,536 | -2.10% |
| 2017 | 17,352 | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 17,864 | 2.95% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Bulgaria comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Bulgaria is approximately 108,560 km2 (41,915 sq mi). This means Bulgaria is 5.04 times smaller than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 59,105,146 more people than the population of Bulgaria.
We have highlighted France & Bulgaria’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Bulgaria | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 6,742,771 | 59.1 million more people live in France than Bulgaria |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 155 | France has 112 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Bulgaria. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 129 | France passport holders can visit 14 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 164 | French hosts 315 more foreign missions than Bulgaria. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Bulgaria travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Bulgaria visiting France in 2018 was approximately 17,864.
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