VISA REQUIREMENTS

Bulgaria and the Schengen Area

As of 31 March 2024, Bulgaria is part of the Schengen Area for air and sea travel. This means that border checks at airports and ports between Bulgaria and other Schengen countries have been removed.  Participants arriving by land from Romania should note that border checks will remain in place until 1 January 2025.

Short Stays (Up to 90 Days)

Teams attending the 2026 World Rowing Under 19 Championships and staying in Bulgaria fall under the short-stay visa category.

If you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country, you do not need a visa to enter Bulgaria for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

If you are a citizen of a country that requires a visa, you must apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C). This visa allows travel within the entire Schengen Area, including Bulgaria.

A full list of countries whose citizens, holders of ordinary passports, require/do not require visas to enter Bulgaria can be found here: https://www.mfa.bg/en/services-travel/consular-services/travel-bulgaria/visa-bulgaria

You can check whether you need a visa here: https://www.mfa.bg/en

Important: If you require a visa, please apply at least one month in advance.

If you need a Visa Invitation Letter, contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.