Bulgaria: Travelling

Entry Requirements

Check IATA Travel Website for visa requirements and health advices.

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Sofia (SOF)	10 km / 6 miles	EUR 3-4 / 15 min	EUR 0.25	Not available	Available
Burgas (BOJ)	8 km / 5 miles	EUR 2-3 / 10 min	Available	Not available	Not available
Plovdiv (PDV)	12 km / 8 miles	Available	Available	Not available	Available

Health Precautions: While Bulgarian physicians are trained to a very high standard, most hospitals and clinics, especially in village areas, are generally not equipped and maintained to meet Western European standards. Basic medical supplies and over-the-counter and prescription medications are widely available, but highly specialized treatment may not be obtainable. Pediatric facilities are in need of funding and lack equipment.
All foreign citizens traveling to Bulgaria may be asked to present valid evidence of health insurance to the Bulgarian border authorities in order to be admitted into the country.
No vaccines needed.
For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions: World Health Organization
For Further Information on Safety Conditions: US Dept of State: Travel information for Bulgaria

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Time and Time Difference: It is %T:%M %A In Sofia (GMT+2 in winter, GMT+3 in summer)
Summer Time Period: Summer time from March to October.

Time zone

Type of Climate: Temperate; cold, damp winters; hot, dry summers.
Tempetures vary from -1°C in January to 30°C in June.
For further information: Country guide on World travels website

Climate

Domestic Currency: Bulgarian Lev
ISO Code: BGN
Possible Means of Payment: Major hotels accept credit cards, but most shops and restaurants do not. ATM cash machines are increasing in numbers in Sofia and other major cities, but bankcards, debit cards and credit cards should be used with caution due to the potential for fraud or other criminal activity.

Official Language: Bulgarian
Other Languages Spoken: Many Bulgarians have some level of Russian language comprehension. German and French are also widely spoken.
Business Language: Russian, English, German and French. Turkish is also used for business in the South.

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