South Korea Visa for Bulgarian Citizens
Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa to visit South Korea. The permitted stay is up to 90 days. K-ETA required 90 days K-ETA exemption until the end of 2025. Bulgarian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity. You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge. Updated July 2026.
Entry requirements
- Passport validity: Must be valid on arrival
- Blank passport pages: 1
- Vaccinations: None required
- Return ticket: Required
- Proof of funds: Recommended
- Notes: K-ETA required 90 days K-ETA exemption until the end of 2025. Bulgarian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity. You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
Data last verified: 2026-02-13T06:30:12.515Z
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