Bulgaria to Cyprus: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇧🇬 Bulgaria → 🇨🇾 Cyprus
Visa Free

Visa-free entry — verify exact stay limits at destination.

Bulgaria citizens can enter Cyprus without a visa. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Cost of living in Cyprus runs about 36% higher than in Bulgaria (index 68 vs 32, NYC=100).

Bulgaria Passport Strength

119 Visa-free
29 Visa on arrival
36 e-Visa
15 Visa required

Entry Details — Cyprus

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
Varies — check destination
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Cyprus
68.0
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Cyprus
35%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,700/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Europe Destinations — Bulgaria Passport

🇦🇱AlbaniaVisa Free 🇦🇩AndorraVisa Free 🇦🇹AustriaVisa Free 🇧🇾BelarusVisa Free 🇧🇪BelgiumVisa Free 🇧🇦Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa Free 🇧🇬BulgariaVisa Required 🇭🇷CroatiaVisa Free

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Cyprus is approximately 36% more expensive than Bulgaria (index 68 vs 32, NYC=100). Budget accordingly for accommodation and daily expenses.
Cyprus cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Cyprus — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa to visit Cyprus?+

Bulgaria passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Cyprus. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Bulgaria passport holders stay in Cyprus?+

Bulgaria citizens enjoy visa-free access to Cyprus. The standard permitted stay is 90 days within any 180-day period for Schengen and most bilateral agreements — verify the exact limit with the official immigration authority before travel.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Cyprus?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Cyprus?+

The cost of living index for Cyprus is 68.0 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Cyprus.

What documents are required for Bulgaria citizens to enter Cyprus?+

A valid Bulgaria passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.