Bulgaria: COVID-19 Related Entry Restrictions Lifted for Select Travelers  

Last Updated on February 23, 2023

Key Points  

  • Lifting of entrance requirements for travelers from nine countries as of 13 April 2022  

Overview  

The government of Bulgaria announced that COVID-19-related entrance requirements will be lifted for travelers arriving from North Macedonia, Turkey, Romania, Serbia, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Israel. Travelers from these locations will no longer be required to present proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival as of 13 April 2022.  

What are the Changes?  

Travelers from North Macedonia, Turkey, Romania, Serbia, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Israel will be permitted to enter Bulgaria without presenting proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or proof of a negative COVID-19 test result.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Bulgaria’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information. 


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This article was published on 15 April 2022 and may not be the most recent update concerning COVID-19 entrance restrictions, testing requirements and quarantine measurers. For the most recent updates be sure to check our Global Mobility Resource Center.

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