BulgariaMalaysia: e-Visa

BulgariaMalaysia

Do Bulgaria passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

e-Visa

Yes. Bulgaria passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my (checked September 4, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance8,822 km, straight line (~10h 53m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Malaysia86 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Malaysia passport holders visiting Bulgaria: Visa-free.

Malaysia drives on the left, the opposite side to Bulgaria. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Malaysia

Bulgaria passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Bulgaria passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgaria passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?

Yes. Bulgaria passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Malaysia from Bulgaria?

About 8,822 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 53m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Malaysia?

Malaysian ringgit (MYR).

What is the emergency number in Malaysia?

999.

Does Malaysia drive on the same side of the road as Bulgaria?

Malaysia drives on the left, the opposite side to Bulgaria. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Malaysia in?

Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Kuala Lumpur?

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter Malaysia without a visa?

86 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Malaysia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Bulgaria passport holders visit without a visa instead of Malaysia?

Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Brunei, Laos, Vietnam.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Bulgaria

Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea. Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, and Romania across the Danube river to the north. It covers a territory of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855 sq mi), making it the tenth largest within the European Union and the sixteenth-largest country in Europe by area. Sofia is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities include Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas.

CapitalSofia

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population6.4M

Area110,879 km²

CurrencyBulgarian lev (1 USD ≈ 1.75 BGN)

LanguagesBulgarian

Calling code+359

Drives on theright

TimezoneSofia (UTC+3)

Nearest airportSofia Airport (SOF), 8 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites11

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$20,328 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5M (2020)

Climate in Sofia

Warmest August, coolest January, driest November, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, September.

Monthly climate normals for Sofia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.5°C	-3.4°C	21mm	244h
February	10.1°C	-1.4°C	58mm	222h
March	11.9°C	0.7°C	111mm	234h
April	16.1°C	3.1°C	57mm	305h
May	21.4°C	9.5°C	50mm	325h
June	23.3°C	12.9°C	47mm	372h
July	26.7°C	14.6°C	71mm	426h
August	27.7°C	15.5°C	65mm	380h
September	25.9°C	12.9°C	32mm	345h
October	18.6°C	7.4°C	77mm	261h
November	11°C	1.5°C	17mm	220h
December	7.6°C	0.4°C	51mm	185h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Bulgaria, officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in the Balkan region of Europe, west of the Black Sea and south of the Danube river.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient City of Nessebar
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Boyana Church
Madara Rider
Nesebar
Pirin National Park
Rila Monastery
Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Srebarna Nature Reserve
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

Upcoming public holidays

September 22, 2026Ден на независимостта на България

December 24, 2026Бъдни вечер

December 25, 2026Рождество Христово

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About Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. A federal constitutional monarchy, it consists of 13 states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia on Mainland Southeast Asia and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Thailand, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia; East Malaysia shares land borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and maritime borders with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the country's national capital, largest city, and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government, while Putrajaya is the federal administrative capital, representing the seat of both the executive branch and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 34 million, it is the world's 43rd-most populous country.

CapitalKuala Lumpur

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population36M

Area330,803 km²

CurrencyMalaysian ringgit (1 USD ≈ 4.08 MYR)

LanguagesEnglish, Malay

Calling code+60

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKuala Lumpur (UTC+8)

Nearest airportSultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites6

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,125 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.3M (2020)

Climate in Kuala Lumpur

Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, August, October.

Monthly climate normals for Kuala Lumpur, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.5°C	24.1°C	102mm	314h
February	31.6°C	24.1°C	116mm	297h
March	31.8°C	24.6°C	195mm	312h
April	31.4°C	24.7°C	213mm	282h
May	31°C	25.1°C	226mm	228h
June	30.3°C	24.4°C	210mm	253h
July	30.1°C	23.9°C	336mm	251h
August	30.9°C	24.1°C	133mm	299h
September	30.2°C	23.9°C	302mm	247h
October	30.4°C	24.2°C	186mm	248h
November	29.5°C	23.9°C	389mm	213h
December	29.4°C	23.7°C	227mm	244h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, on the Malay Peninsula, as well as on northern Borneo. The country is one of Asia's tiger economies, having seen great economic and human development during the last several decades. While the capital Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city, deep jungles cover vast swaths of the land, and the offshore islands are home to pristine beaches and some of the world's best scuba diving sites. Malaysia is also a foodie's paradise, with its diverse ethnic groups contributing to an incredibly rich culinary heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley
Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor
Gunung Mulu National Park
Kinabalu Park
Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca
Niah National Park

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