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Bulgaria Travel Guide

Sofia Capital
BGN Currency
Bulgarian Language
+359 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Tourists From The Eu, Usa, And Many Other Countries Can Enter Without A Visa For Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Entry form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes.

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Overcharging taxis
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 112
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Not Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Uber, Bolt
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10% Is Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $75 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Modest Dress In Religious Sites Is Recommended.
Public Affection Frowned Upon In Rural Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drugs, Relaxed On Alcohol.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsNationalism

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Здравейте
Zdraveyte
Goodbye
Довиждане
Dovizhdane
Please
Моля
Molya
Thank you
Благодаря
Blagodarya
Sorry
Съжалявам
Sazhalyavam
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Говорите ли английски?
Govorite li angliyski?
I don’t understand
Не разбирам
Ne razbiram
Can you speak slowly, please?
Можете ли да говорите бавно, моля?
Mozhete li da govorite bavno, molya?
Can you help me, please?
Можете ли да ми помогнете, моля?
Mozhete li da mi pomognete, molya?
What does this mean?
Какво означава това?
Kakvo oznachava tova?

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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