France visa for Bulgarian citizens

As a Bulgarian passport holder, you enjoy the convenience of visa-free travel to France, allowing you to explore its rich culture without any application fees for short stays. Both nations being integral parts of the Schengen Area means your journey from cities like Sofia to Paris feels like an effortless internal trip within a unified region, where you can remain for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Numerous direct flights connect Bulgaria's major airports with French hubs, making the transition seamless, and both countries share the Euro as their currency, simplifying financial transactions upon arrival. Whether you're planning a week in Paris or a longer exploration of the French Riviera, this easy access ensures your travel preparations remain straightforward.

Visa-free· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
2+
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required
Biometrics
Required

Visa options

TouristShort-stay Schengen visa (Uniform Schengen visa, type C – tourism)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
BusinessShort-stay Schengen visa (Uniform Schengen visa, type C – business)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
FamilyShort-stay Schengen visa (Uniform Schengen visa, type C – family/private visit)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
StudentShort-stay Schengen visa (Uniform Schengen visa, type C – short course/internship ≤3 months)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
TransitAirport transit visa (type A – transit through international zone)
1d
Apply
OtherLong-stay visa (Visa de long séjour valant titre de séjour – VLS‑TS, general category)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
StudentLong-stay visa (VLS‑TS “Student”)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong-stay visa (VLS‑TS “Employee” – salaried work)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong-stay visa (VLS‑TS “Researcher”)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
RetirementLong-stay “Visitor” visa (VLS‑TS Visiteur)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong-stay visa (Visa de long séjour temporaire – VLS‑T)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong-stay visa (VLS – to apply for residence permit after arrival, “VLS non‑TS”)
90dvalid 3mo
Apply
WorkTalent – European Union Blue Card (long-stay visa / residence permit)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkTalent – European Union Blue Card (multi‑year residence permit following VLS‑TS)
1460dmultiple-entryvalid 4y
Apply
WorkTalent Passport – long‑stay visa for international talent (other than EU Blue Card)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
FamilyLong-stay visa for family reunification (VLS‑TS “Family” / family reunification)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
FamilyLong-stay visa for spouse of French national (VLS‑TS – “Spouse of French citizen”)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
FamilyLong-stay visa for minor children joining family (VLS – “Minor child”)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong-stay visa for au pair
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong-stay visa for trainees (professional training >3 months)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
OtherLong-stay visa “Visitor” (non‑VLS‑TS temporary visitor, no work)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
InvestorLong-stay visa for “Passeport Talent – Business investor”
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong-stay visa for “Passeport Talent – Company director”
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong-stay visa for “Passeport Talent – Innovative project founder”
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong-stay visa for “Passeport Talent – Researcher”
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong-stay visa for “Passeport Talent – Artist/Performer”
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong-stay visa for “Passeport Talent – Highly qualified employee (outside EU Blue Card thresholds)”
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkLong-stay visa for “Passeport Talent – Employee on assignment”
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
Working HolidayLong-stay visa for Working Holiday (France bilateral working holiday schemes)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
HumanitarianHumanitarian long-stay visa
Apply
MedicalLong-stay visa for medical treatment (under “Visitor” or specific medical visa)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
MedicalShort-stay visa for medical treatment (Schengen, type C – medical reasons)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
OtherShort-stay national visa for overseas territories (French overseas collectivities)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
OtherLong-stay visa for overseas territories (French overseas collectivities)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply

Freedom of movement. ID card valid

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