Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK passport holders, endorsed British Citizen, do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for a period of up to 90 days in a six-month period. Passports should be valid for the period of intended stay. Other UK passport holders require a visa and a passport that is valid for at least six months.
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for a period of up to 90 days within a six-month period. A passport valid for at least three months after entry is required.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australians do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for a period of up to 90 days within a six-month period. A passport valid for at least three months after entry is required.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealanders do not require a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days within a six-month period. A valid passport valid for at least three months on entry is required.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for a period of up to 90 days within a six-month period. A passport valid for the period of intended stay is required.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans need a visa to enter Bulgaria. A passport valid for at least six months on entry is required and a visa will only be issued if blank pages are available.
Full Name :
Republic of Bulgaria
Capital City :
Sofia
Area :
110,910 sq km or
42,822 sq miles
Population :
7,358,000
Time Zone :
GMT/UTC +2 ()
Daylight Saving Start :
Last Sunday in March
Daylight Saving End :
Last Sunday in October
Languages :
Bulgarian (official)
A South Slavonic language closely related to Macedonian. It became the official language in 1879.
Russian (other)
French (other)
Religion :
85% Bulgarian Orthodox, 13% Muslim
Currency :
Bulgarian Leva (Lv)
Electricity :
230V 50HzHz
Electric Plug Details :
European plug with two circular metal pins
Country Dialling Code :
359
Tipping: Tips of 10% of the bill are customary in restaurants, while hotel porters and taxi drivers expect the change to round up the bill. With non-metered taxis you needn't add a tip to the fare you agreed on beforehand.
Safety: Most visits to Bulgaria are trouble-free. Violent crime is rare, but criminal groups target casinos and nightclubs and groups of young pickpockets are active in city centres and the Black Sea holiday resorts. Car theft is common.
Customs: Foreigners should be aware that a shake of the head means ‘yes’ and a nod means ‘no’, although allowances are often made for visitors. |
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