Bulgaria Travel Advice
FCO Travel Advice for Bulgaria
Due to earlier heavy snows followed by a recent abrupt increase in temperatures there is a danger of avalanches in some areas of Bulgaria. You should take advice on weather and avalanche conditions before you travel and also while you are in the resort. Helmets are recommended when skiing; for children under 15 their use is mandatory in most areas.
Since March 2011, all railway connections between Greece and Bulgaria have been suspended for an indefinite period.
There are regular strikes and demonstrations in Greece. If you are transiting Bulgaria to Greece you may need to change your travel arrangements en route. These strikes and demonstrations are sometimes called at short notice and can cause disruption to public transport in and out of Greece (including air travel and ports). See our Travel Advice for Greece.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
97 British nationals required consular assistance in Bulgaria in the period 01 April 2010 - 31 March 2011. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.
Be aware of pickpockets in city centres and tourist resorts especially in crowded areas e.g. buses, trains and busy streets. Keep valuable belongings in a hotel safe where possible. If you need to contact the emergency services in Bulgaria call 112 - English speaking operators are available.
British citizens holding valid passports can enter Bulgaria without requiring a visa. However, individuals entering Bulgaria without a visa on “BRITISH SUBJECT†passports, may be refused entry. If you are in any doubt contact the Bulgarian Embassy in London before you travel.
Carry a copy of the information pages of your passport at all times as proof of identity.
You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.
Source: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
