Depending on why you’re travelling and how long you plan to stay, you may require a visa for travel to the Schengen area. Check the European Entry and Exit (EES) and visa rules before you travel. If you’re a dual national of a European country, check whether the EES applies to you and what passport you should enter on. There may be delays at border crossings (see ‘Travel’).

When planning your travel to Bulgaria, check the travel advice for countries you intend to transit, including the Middle East. Read our Middle East Conflict pages (see ‘Travel’).

We advise:

Exercise normal safety precautions in Bulgaria.