Do I need a visa to travel from France to Bulgaria?

No, no visa is required to travel from France to Bulgaria.

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Essential Bulgaria information

Capital : Sofia

Bulgaria is a Southeastern European country in the Balkans, an EU member since 2007. It features mountains, Black Sea beaches, and rich Thracian and Byzantine heritage. Its capital is Sofia.

Weather in Sofia

Updated : 2026-04-21 12:30 ⟳

8.2°C

Pluie modérée

Feels like : 5.9°C

Humidity : 93%

Practical travel information

Population : 6,700,000

Languages :

bulgare
turc

Currency : лв (Bulgarian lev)

Continent : Europe

Area : 110,994 km²

Coordinates : Lat: 42.70, Lng: 23.32

Government : Unitary parliamentary republic

National day : 3 March - National Liberation Day

Essential preparations

Timezone : Europe/Sofia

Calling code : +359

Internet domain : .bg

Tap water : unsafe

Driving : Right

Tipping : 10-15% in restaurants

Emergency numbers :

Police : 112
Ambulance : 112
Fire brigade : 112

Electricity : 230V / 50Hz / Plugs : Type C, Type F

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