Australia Visa Requirements for Bulgarian Citizens (2026)
No — Bulgarian citizens can enter Australia without a visa. Maximum stay: 90 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- If proof of financial resources is requested: a bank statement covering the last 3 months showing at least AUD 5,000, plus proof of consistent monthly income.
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
⚠ Official-source material indicates “eVisitor (651) listed as free” — this value is being re-verified. Follow the official portal.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisitor (subclass 651) application fee for this route is AUD 500.
How to apply
- Apply online for the eVisitor (subclass 651) through the official Department of Home Affairs portal on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Before you fly
- •You can check your visa details and conditions online through Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO). [3]
- •VEVO only shows visas that are currently in effect, so it will not display expired or not-yet-active records. [3]
Full Australia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
- •Proof of employment, retirement, or enrollment in a university is mandatory. In the event of being asked for financial resources, a bank statement from the last 3 months showing at least AUD 5,000 and proof of consistent monthly income is recommended. If these conditions cannot be met, additional documents demonstrating intent to return to the home country are recommended to avoid visa refusal.
Watch out for
Overstay: Foreign nationals who remain in Australia after their visa has expired are termed overstayers.
Recent changes
- · confirmedWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedSubclass 417 Working Holiday not open to Cyprus, Finland, Germany or South Korea → From 1 Jul 2026 passport holders of Cyprus, Finland, Germany and South Korea may apply for 417 (ages 18–35); Uruguay added to Work and Holiday (462) with up to 1,500 places per programme year — Australia expands Working Holiday (subclass 417) eligibility
Frequently asked
How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Australia?
Up to 90 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
If proof of financial resources is requested: a bank statement covering the last 3 months showing at least AUD 5,000, plus proof of consistent monthly income..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/evisitor-651#Overview
What happens if I overstay in Australia?
Foreign nationals who remain in Australia after their visa has expired are termed overstayers.
Do Bulgarians need a visa to visit Australia?
No visa is required for ordinary Bulgarian passport holders staying up to 90 days per visit, with travel arranged through the eVisitor (subclass 651).
How can I check my visa conditions later?
Use Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO), which shows the details and conditions of your current in-effect visa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens” and “Visa policy of Australia”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] immi.homeaffairs.gov.au [2] immi.homeaffairs.gov.au [3] immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.