Bulgaria Eliminates all COVID-19 entry Restrictions
SOFIA, Bulgaria – As of May 1, 2022, Bulgaria has removed all COVID-19 related entry requirements for travelers, signaling a important easing of travel restrictions and a move towards normalizing international movement. The decision impacts all incoming travelers, regardless of vaccination status or prior infection.
The lifting of these measures removes the previous obligations to present proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, or a negative COVID-19 test result for entry into Bulgaria. This change is poised to benefit tourism, business travel, and individuals seeking to enter the country, streamlining the process and possibly boosting economic activity.Travelers should still verify they possess the necessary visa or authorization for entry prior to arrival.
The Bulgarian goverment’s announcement, initially reported by the Ministry of Foreign affairs, reflects a broader trend across Europe of relaxing pandemic-era restrictions as vaccination rates increase and the severity of the virus diminishes.This decision aligns with efforts to facilitate international travel and support the recovery of the travel and tourism sectors.
For ongoing updates and further details, travelers are advised to consult the official website of the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (https://www.mfa.bg/en/) and Envoy Global’s resources for global mobility (https://resources.envoyglobal.com/global-mobility/?europe=1&all=1&all=1&).
originally published May 3, 2022.
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