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Bulgaria Travel Advisory

Q: Is it safe to travel to Bulgaria right now?

The U.S. Department of State currently rates Bulgaria at Level 1 — Normal Precautions. Exercise normal precaution in Bulgaria Bulgaria is generally a safe destination for travelers..

Q: Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Visa requirements for Bulgaria depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

Sofia

Normal Precautions

By TravelSafe Research TeamLast updated 2025-10-09Source: U.S. State Department ↗

CapitalSofia

LanguageBulgarian

CurrencyBGN · Bulgarian lev

TimezoneUTC+02:00

Emergency

General Emergency

general emergency

112

Ambulance

ambulance

150

Fire

fire

160

Police

police

166

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Essential Phrases

General

Говорите ли английски?

goh-voh-REE-teh lee ang-LEEY-skee?

Do you speak English?

Извинете / Съжалявам

iz-vee-NEH-teh / suh-zhah-LYAH-vahm

Excuse me / Sorry

Колко струва това?

KOHL-koh STROO-vah twah-VAH?

How much does this cost?

Не разбирам

neh rahz-BEE-rahm

I don't understand

Ще искам това

shteh EES-kahm twah-VAH

I would like this

Благодаря

blah-goh-DAH-ryah

Thank you

Къде е тоалетната?

KUHD-eh eh twah-LET-nah-tah?

Where is the bathroom?

Да / Не

dah / neh

Yes / No

Greetings

Здравейте

zdrah-VAY-teh

Hello

Emergency

Помощ! / Трябва ми лекар

POH-mosht / TRAH-bvah mee LEH-kar

Help! / I need a doctor

US Embassy

Consulate

Sofia

16 Kozyak Street, Sofia 1408, Bulgaria

+359-2-939-5700

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Bulgaria right now?

The U.S. Department of State rates Bulgaria at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Exercise normal precaution in Bulgaria Bulgaria is generally a safe destination for travelers..

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

What are the emergency numbers in Bulgaria?

Emergency services in Bulgaria: general emergency 112; ambulance 150; fire 160; police 166. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.

Is Bulgaria safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Bulgaria is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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