Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across all Schengen states combined, including time spent in Bulgaria.

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沙特阿拉伯(Saudi Arabia) 前往保加利亚(Bulgaria) 签证要求

Q: Does my Bulgaria visa work in other Schengen countries?

Yes. Since Bulgaria fully joined Schengen on 1 January 2025, a uniform Schengen visa issued by Bulgaria is valid throughout the entire Schengen Area, subject to the 90/180-day rule.

Q: Can I get a visa on arrival or an eVisa for Bulgaria?

No. Bulgaria does not offer visa-on-arrival or eVisa to Saudi nationals. You must apply in advance at the embassy/consulate or VFS Global center.

Q: Does ETIAS apply to me?

No. ETIAS is only for visa-exempt travelers. Because Saudi passport holders need a Schengen visa, ETIAS is not an option for them.

Q: Where do I apply in Saudi Arabia?

Through the Bulgarian Embassy/Consulate in Riyadh or its authorized VFS Global visa application center, where you submit documents and biometrics.

Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holders need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa to visit Bulgaria for tourism. Bulgaria became a full Schengen member on 1 January 2025 and issues uniform Schengen visas valid across the whole area. Bulgaria fully joined the Schengen Area on 1 January 2025 (it began issuing uniform Schengen visas on 31 March 2024). Saudi Arabia is an Annex I (visa-required) nationality under EU Regulation 2018/1806, so holders of an ordinary Saudi passport must obtain a Schengen Type C short-stay visa before traveling. The visa permits stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area, and time spent in Bulgaria now counts toward that allowance. Applications are submitted through the Bulgarian embassy/consulate in Riyadh or its outsourced visa application center (VFS Global) in Saudi Arabia. The standard adult visa fee is EUR 90 plus a VFS service charge. There is no visa-on-arrival or eVisa channel for Bulgaria, and ETIAS does not apply to Saudi nationals because they are not visa-exempt. Travelers should apply well in advance, as appointments and processing can take several weeks.

需签证旅游灵活入境最近核实 2026-05-30

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/01 — 关键数字

关键事实

最近核实 2026-05-30

签证类型

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C / uniform Schengen visa)

最长停留

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen-wide)

每次入境

入境次数

Single, double, or multiple entry (as issued)

自签发日起

签证费

EUR 90 visa fee + VFS service charge (approx. SAR 360 base visa fee equivalent)

仅领事费

办理时间

Typically 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in complex cases

常规通道

有效期

Per visa sticker; multiple-entry visas may be valid up to 5 years with the 90/180 limit

自签发日起

/02 — 办理流程

如何申请

/01

Confirm visa type and gather documents

You need a Schengen Type C tourist visa. Prepare a passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure with 2 blank pages, recent biometric photos, and proof of travel purpose.

· Type C· Tourism

/02

Book travel and supporting bookings

Arrange round-trip flight reservations, confirmed accommodation for the full stay, and a detailed day-by-day itinerary as supporting evidence.

· Flights· Hotels

/03

Buy Schengen travel insurance

Obtain travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire trip.

· EUR 30,000 cover

/04

Complete the application and book an appointment

Fill in the Schengen application form and schedule a biometrics appointment at the Bulgarian embassy/consulate in Riyadh or the VFS Global center.

· Online form· Appointment

/05

Submit application and give biometrics

Attend in person to submit documents, pay the visa and service fees, and provide fingerprints and a photo (unless on file from a recent Schengen visa).

· Biometrics· In person

/06

Collect passport and verify the visa

Track the application and collect your passport. Check the validity dates, number of entries, and duration of stay on the visa sticker before traveling.

· Track· Collect

/03 — 材料清单

所需材料

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签证类型出行日期

截止提醒导出前请填写日期

必需Passport valid 3+ months beyond return, 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years

护照原件；按要求保留空白页和剩余有效期

required

必需Completed and signed Schengen visa application form

官方表格；按要求在线提交或打印后签名

required

必需Two recent biometric passport photos (35x45mm)

按官方尺寸、背景和拍摄时限提供原件或电子照片

required

必需Round-trip flight reservation

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

required

必需Confirmed hotel bookings for entire stay

与申请停留日期一致的订单、行程单或确认函

required

必需Travel medical insurance with min EUR 30,000 coverage

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

required

必需Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3-6 months)

银行流水、存款、收入或资产证明，姓名和日期需清晰

required

建议Proof of employment/income or business registration

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

recommended

建议Cover letter explaining purpose and itinerary

与申请停留日期一致的订单、行程单或确认函

recommended

按情况Saudi residency/Iqama proof if non-citizen resident applying locally

按官方来源或受理机构要求提供清晰扫描件、电子件或原件

conditional

必需机票和酒店行程

按本路线要求提供确认订单或代办机构安排行程

行程日期应符合允许停留期和签证有效期。

建议旅行医疗保险

保单证明需显示姓名、目的地和保障日期

即使签证规则只建议购买，部分目的地或代办机构仍可能要求提供。

官方来源Bulgaria Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Visa for Bulgaria VFS Global - Bulgaria Visa Information (Saudi Arabia)European Commission - Bulgaria and Romania join the Schengen Area (Jan 2025)

已包含申请链接：Bulgaria Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Visa for Bulgaria

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/04 — 费用

费用明细

全包估算

项目金额来源

Schengen visa fee (adult)EUR 90Standard short-stay Type C fee; non-refundable even if refused

Schengen visa fee (child 6-11)EUR 45Reduced fee; children under 6 are exempt

VFS Global service chargeApprox. SAR 145-180Per application when applying through the outsourced center

Travel medical insuranceApprox. SAR 100-250Mandatory; varies by provider and trip length

总计估算EUR 90 + approx. SAR 245 — EUR 90 + approx. SAR 430含全部

/05 — 办理时间

办理时间

Standard processing

15 calendar days

Typical decision time after the appointment for most complete applications.

Extended review

Up to 30-45 days

Applies when additional documents or further scrutiny are required.

/06 — 拒签风险

常见拒签原因

按频率

/01

Saudi Arabia is a visa-required (Annex I) nationality

Under EU Regulation 2018/1806, Saudi ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for the Schengen Area, so a visa must be obtained before travel.

High

/02

Bulgaria is now a full Schengen member

Since 1 January 2025 Bulgaria applies the common Schengen visa policy and issues uniform Schengen visas, so the Schengen Type C visa applies.

High

/03

No visa-on-arrival or eVisa for Bulgaria

Bulgaria does not offer arrival or electronic visas to Saudi nationals; the application must be lodged in advance.

Medium

/04

ETIAS does not apply to Saudi nationals

ETIAS is only for visa-exempt travelers; because Saudi passport holders need a visa, ETIAS is not an alternative.

Medium

/05

EU-Saudi visa waiver not yet in force

The EU is discussing future visa facilitation for Saudi citizens, but no waiver is implemented as of 2026.

Low

/07 — 抵达之后

落地后须知

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — 政策历史

政策变更记录

自 2024 年起

2026-05-30 · 重大

Saudi Arabia to Bulgaria route verified

Confirmed via Bulgaria MFA and EU sources that Bulgaria is a full Schengen member (since Jan 2025) and that Saudi ordinary passport holders require a Schengen Type C visa. No eVisa, VOA, or ETIAS channel available.

/09 — 常见问题