Bulgaria Moves Closer to Achieving Visa-Free Travel to the US
Government
Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov has expressed optimism about the potential abolition of US visas for Bulgarian citizens. In a written response to MP Martin Dimitrov, Kondov outlined the progress and challenges in meeting the criteria for inclusion in the US Visa Waiver Program. The minister noted that Bulgaria must achieve a visa refusal rate of 3% by September 2025 to meet the conditions for visa-free travel. However, in 2024, the refusal rate stood at 6.02%, a marked improvement compared to 11%
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