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Do French passport holders need a visa for Bulgaria?

Covers 11 passports and 80 destinations. Rules older than 30 days are flagged for re-check.

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No visa. French passport holders can stay in Bulgaria for up to 3 months without further formalities.

French travelers can enter and stay for up to 3 months with a valid passport or national identity card. A document previously declared lost or stolen cannot be used to enter Bulgaria, even if it is later found.

Source: France Diplomatie. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 3 months
Passport validity: Valid for the stay; Expired passports are invalid for entry.

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