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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ Bulgaria visa requirements for Panamanian citizens

Visa-free ยท 90 days

No visa needed โ€” Panamanian citizens can stay in Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry rules for Panama passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Panama can travel to Bulgaria for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself โ€” if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Bulgaria, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Bulgaria immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

Bulgaria is in the Schengen Area

Your stay in Bulgaria counts against the same 90-day allowance as every other Schengen country, within a rolling 180-day period โ€” the clock does not reset when you cross an internal border.

See the full Schengen rules for Panamanian citizens โ†’

How this compares

The Panamanian passport ranks #69 worldwide, opening 125 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (88 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Bulgaria is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Bulgarian citizens traveling to Panama face the same requirement (visa-free ยท 90 days).

Across Southeast Europe as a whole, 8 of 9 destinations are open to Panamanian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

See the full passport ranking โ†’

About Bulgaria

Capital
Sofia
Region
Southeast Europe
Currency
Bulgarian lev (ะปะฒ)
Languages
Bulgarian

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Frequently asked questions

Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

No visa needed โ€” Panamanian citizens can stay in Bulgaria visa-free for up to 90 days.

How long can Panamanian citizens stay in Bulgaria without a visa?

Panamanian citizens can stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.

What currency is used in Bulgaria?

The currency in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev (ะปะฒ). The capital city is Sofia.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: Visa-free ยท 90 days for Panamanian citizens traveling to Bulgaria. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Bulgaria embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.