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Bulgaria visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders

Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit Bulgaria for tourism. The visa fee is EUR 90. A decision usually takes 15 days.

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Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit Bulgaria for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

Fees and timing

Visa feeEUR 90
Fee in nairaabout NGN 144,000
Processing time15 days

Naira figures are approximate, as of July 2026. The official fee is set in EUR.

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

6 required. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport photo (ICAO)PassportProof of financial meansTravel ticket booking confirmation or proof of travelVisa application formFee receipt
Also strengthens a discretionary decision
Data concerning close relatives and family membersProof of onward travel / return ticketInvitation letter if invitedPurpose of visit letterTravel insurance
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter, your itinerary, and an invitation letter

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the EUR 90 visa fee

Paid at Embassy of Bulgaria in Abuja or Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at Embassy of Bulgaria in Abuja or Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Then the consulate decides

Typically 15 calendar days.

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Requirements last updated July 2026.

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