Bulgaria

About the Bulgaria passport

The Bulgaria passport ranks #5 globally with elite international mobility, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 178 of 199 countries. Alongside Romania and Slovenia, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Holders cover 89% of the world without advance visa arrangements, placing them well above the global average. That figure breaks down as: 128 require no visa at all, 6 accept an electronic travel authorization, 44 offer visa on arrival.

Tax in Bulgaria

Bulgaria applies a top marginal income tax rate of 10% and a capital gains tax rate of 10%. The country operates a flat tax regime, applying a single flat rate to all income brackets. The flat-rate structure simplifies tax planning for residents and expats alike, with a predictable single rate applied regardless of income level.

Bloc and regional context

Bulgaria is a member of the European Union, granting holders the right to live, work, and study across 27 EU member states plus 4 Schengen associates.

Where Bulgaria passport holders can travel

Bulgaria passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 158 destinations:

AlbaniaAndorraAngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCanadaChileChinaColombiaComorosCosta Rica

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