Australia → Bulgaria: do you need a visa?

Tourist Visa (Type C)

Documents

• Valid passport (expires 3+ months after planned Schengen departure, 2+ blank pages, issued within 10 years)
• Photocopy of travel-document pages with personal data and affixed visas, and/or residence permits held
• Recent color 3.5 x 4.5 cm photograph on a light background (70–80% face)
• Unorganized tourism: Bulgarian hotel/accommodation reservation; organized tourism: voucher from a tour operator accredited by a Bulgarian mission
• Proof of subsistence funds (at least €50/day, minimum €500) or prepaid tourist services
• Proof of accommodation funds, prepaid nights, or a host invitation-declaration covering all stay costs
• Return/onward ticket or funds to leave (at least €100 extra when self-driving)
• EU-licensed medical insurance of at least €30,000 covering repatriation, emergency care, and hospital treatment
• Fee-payment evidence; minors traveling alone also need a birth certificate plus notarized parental consent (or death certificate/court decision as applicable)

FAQ

How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area, counted from first entry — including time spent in Bulgaria.

Can I work on this visa?
No. It covers tourism/short visits only; employment needs a work-based long-stay route.

Can I get a multiple-entry visa?
Yes, if you meet the cascade conditions (e.g., facilitation-agreement nationals or a compliant prior multiple-entry history).