Reissued with updates to health information.

Exercise normal precautions in Bulgaria.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bulgaria.  

If you decide to travel to Bulgaria:

• Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.  
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Country Security Report for Bulgaria.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

 

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• Albania (90 days)
• Andorra (90 days)
• Argentina (90 days)
• Australia (90 days)
• Austria (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
• Bahamas (3 months)
• Barbados (3 months)
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• Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days)
• Brazil (3 months)
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• Colombia (90 days)
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• Cyprus (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
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• Dominica (90 days)
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• Nicaragua (90 days)
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Visa free access

• Croatia

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• France (Unlimited stay)
• Germany (Unlimited stay)
• Ireland
• Latvia (Freedom of movement ID card valid)
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