Do citizens of Nigeria need a visa for Bulgaria?

Visa required

Yes. Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Bulgaria and must get it before the trip, from an embassy or consulate.

Entry rule: Visa required
Length of stay: Set by the visa
Where to get it: Embassy or consulate
Last checked: Nov 9, 2026

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Bulgaria missions in Nigeria

EmbassyAbuja

embassy of Bulgaria in Nigeria, Abuja

Data completeness90%

Address

10 Euphrates street, Abuja

Phone

+234 8033078578

Website

mfa.bg

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 09:30-12:00, 14:00-16:00

Also covers

Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, DR Congo, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, São Tomé & Príncipe, Togo

Schengen visa statistics at this consulate

Year 2025

Applications: 2,453
Visas issued: 712
Refused: 1,390
Refusal rate: 66.1%

Multiple-entry share: 7%

Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates

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How a Schengen visa application works

A Schengen visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period and is valid in all 29 Schengen countries.
Apply at the consulate of the country that is the main purpose of the trip. If the purposes are equal, apply to the country where you will stay longest.
Applications are accepted from 6 months until 15 days before the trip. A decision usually takes 15 calendar days and can take up to 45.
Fingerprints are taken at the first application and can be reused for 59 months.

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Document checklist: Nigeria → Bulgaria

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

Passport valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
Completed visa application form.
Recent passport photos.
Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage valid in all Schengen countries.
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
Employment letter or proof of business/studies.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
Return or onward ticket.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

Nigeria missions in Bulgaria

Nigeria has no resident embassy or consulate in Bulgaria on record.

Nigeria embassy & consulates in Bulgaria

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