how long can you stay in bulgaria?
Bulgaria is part of the Schengen Area, so it doesn't have its own clock: your days here count toward one shared limit across all 29 Schengen countries.
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area.
by passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 90 days in any 180 days | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
how the days count
- Arrive in the Schengen Area on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Once those 90 days are used, every day counts back 180 days. After a full 90-day stay you need 90 days outside — the earliest date you could come back for another full 90-day stay is 28 November.
- Leaving and re-entering does not reset the count. Short trips in between still add up.
questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in Bulgaria?
Americans can stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days in any 180-day period — but that allowance is shared with every other Schengen country, not just Bulgaria.
How long can British citizens stay in Bulgaria?
British citizens can stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days in any 180-day period — but that allowance is shared with every other Schengen country, not just Bulgaria.
How long can Canadians stay in Bulgaria?
Canadians can stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days in any 180-day period — but that allowance is shared with every other Schengen country, not just Bulgaria.
Does time in Bulgaria count toward the Schengen 90 days?
Yes. Bulgaria is a full Schengen member, so every day there counts toward the same 90/180 limit as France, Spain, Germany and the rest.
other schengen countries
Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: ec.europa.eu
the rule is simple. the math is not. put your real trips in and we'll tell you exactly how many days you have left.
count my actual days →