
Israel visa for citizens of Bulgaria
Citizens of Bulgaria need an e-visa to travel to Israel. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $50, government fee included.
For citizens of Bulgaria: the passport opens 119 countries visa-free; Sofia — Jerusalem: ≈ 1,600 km, about 2.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does an Israel visa cost for citizens of Bulgaria?
Can I travel to Israel without a visa on a Bulgaria passport?
No: citizens of Bulgaria need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $50, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaIsrael visa rules at a glance
- With a Bulgaria passport you can visit 119 countries visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 35 with an e-visa; 15 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Bulgaria passport ranks 21st of 199.
- Bulgaria passport: visa-free access to 119 countries; Israel passport: 105.
- Citizens of Bulgaria and Israel can travel together visa-free to 98 countries, for example: North Macedonia, Kosovo, Romania, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Hungary, Moldova, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, and Turkey.
- Citizens of Israel, in turn, don’t need a visa for Bulgaria. Bulgaria visa for citizens of Israel
Travelling to Israel: good to know
- Sofia — Jerusalem: about 1,600 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 2.5 hours.
- No time difference with your country’s capital.
- Local currency: Israeli New Shekel.
- Languages: Arabic and Hebrew.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ₪3.04.
- Israel is the 37th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Bulgaria.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Bulgaria:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Israel
Visa rules for Israel for citizens of countries bordering Bulgaria:
Official portal: israel-entry.piba.gov.il
How to get an Israel visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for an Israel visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Sofia — Jerusalem?
About 2.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 1,600 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with Israel?
No time difference with your country’s capital.
Do citizens of Israel need a visa for Bulgaria?
Citizens of Israel, in turn, don’t need a visa for Bulgaria.
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