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United Kingdom visa for citizens of Bulgaria

Citizens of Bulgaria need an e-visa to travel to the United Kingdom. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 24 hours. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $66, government fee included.

For citizens of Bulgaria: the passport opens 119 countries visa-free; Sofia — London: ≈ 2,010 km, about 3 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a United Kingdom visa cost for citizens of Bulgaria?

Tourist, 180 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $26 · Valid for: 730 days$66
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Can I travel to the United Kingdom 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 $66, with no embassy visit.

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United Kingdom 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; United Kingdom passport: 115.
  • Citizens of Bulgaria and the United Kingdom can travel together visa-free to 110 countries, for example: North Macedonia, Kosovo, Romania, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Hungary, Moldova, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, and Turkey.
  • United Kingdom has an embassy in your country of citizenship, so you can apply without travelling abroad.
  • Citizens of the United Kingdom, in turn, don’t need a visa for Bulgaria. Bulgaria visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Travelling to the United Kingdom: good to know

  • Sofia — London: about 2,010 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 3 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −2 hours.
  • Local time: Sofia 12:00 — London 10:00.
  • Local currency: British Pound.
  • Languages: English.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ £0.76.
  • United Kingdom is the 52nd closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Bulgaria.
  • Bulgaria has an embassy in the United Kingdom — contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help during the trip.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Bulgaria:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to the United Kingdom

Visa rules for the United Kingdom for citizens of countries bordering Bulgaria:

Official portal: www.gov.uk

How to get a United Kingdom visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Sofia — London?

About 3 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 2,010 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with the United Kingdom?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −2 hours.

Do citizens of the United Kingdom need a visa for Bulgaria?

Citizens of the United Kingdom, in turn, don’t need a visa for Bulgaria.

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