Published: 10.10.2026
Bulgaria continues to admit Russian tourists who hold a type C Schengen visa, generally allowing stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Russian citizens can also apply for Schengen visas through visa centres in Russia; apartments can be purchased without restrictions, while houses and land require registration of a Bulgarian company.
According to the source, Bulgaria is applying the minimum level of Europe-wide restrictions and has not stopped Russian citizens from submitting visa applications through centres in Russia. For short visits, the key document remains a type C Schengen visa with a 90/180-day limit, making this relevant to tourists and people planning a pre-relocation visit. For investors, the reported property rules are also important: apartments can be bought directly, while houses and land require a Bulgarian corporate structure. Russian citizens planning travel or property purchases should pay attention to this, although the source does not describe a change to the general residence-permit procedure.