Travel Vaccines and Advice for Bulgaria

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Do I Need a Visa for Bulgaria?

A passport which is valid for 3 months from the expected date of departure is required to enter the country. Proof of medical insurance which is valid in the European Union for at least 30,000 euros and covers emergency medical care is also required to enter the country.

A tourist and business visa is not required for 90 days per 6-month period.

Is A …	A Bulgaria Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	At least three months
Blank Passport Pages	One page per entry stamp
Visa	No
Vaccinations	May be required

Sources: Canadian Travel and Tourism and Embassy of Bulgaria

Visit the Canadian Travel and Tourism website for more information on entry and exit requirements.

What is the Climate in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria’s climate is continental with long, cold winters and warm summers. The country is made up of two plains with the Balkan Mountains extending from east to west between them. The northern plain sees temperatures in the 30’s in January and 70’s in July. The southern plain has temperatures in the 30’s for January to 70’s for July.

Bulgaria borders the Black Sea. Its coastal area is milder and influenced by sea breezes. Summers on the coast can be hot with temperatures reaching the 80’s in July and August.

The Balkan Mountains offer quite a contrast to that of the Black Sea coast. Temperatures remain low in the mountains year-round. Skiing is possible through late-March in the mountainous towns of Borovets and Pamporovo.

How Safe is Bulgaria?

Bulgaria’s climate is continental with long, cold winters and warm summers. The country is made up of two plains with the Balkan Mountains extending from east to west between them. The northern plain sees temperatures around 0 degrees Celsius in January to the low 20’s in July. The southern plain has temperatures around 0 degrees Celsius for January to the low 20s for July.

Bulgaria borders the Black Sea. Its coastal area is milder and influenced by sea breezes. Summers on the coast can be hot with temperatures reaching the high 20’s in July and August.

The Balkan Mountains offer quite a contrast to that of the Black Sea coast. Temperatures remain low in the mountains year-round. Skiing is possible through late-March in the mountainous towns of Borovets and Pamporovo.

Boyana Church

Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia, is home to many exciting and vibrant cultural experiences. One experience Sofia has to offer that simply cannot be missed is the Boyana Church. This Bulgarian Orthodox church has been functioning since the late 10th century.

The church is known for its preserved structure and contributions to the European painting movements in the Middle Ages.

What Should I Take to Bulgaria?

Here are some essential items to consider bringing on your trip to Bulgaria:

• Cash is key. Most shops, hotels, and restaurants do not accept travellers’ checkers or credit cards. Be sure to have at least some cash with you on arrival.


• Feminine products can be hard to find in some areas and are not very high-quality.


• Toilet paper as it is not very common to come across a public bathroom that provides toilet paper.

Canadian Embassy in Bulgaria

Canada currently does not have an office in Bulgaria but the embassy in Romania represents all interests in Bulgaria.

Once in Tunisia, the information for the Canadian Embassy is:

Embassy of Canada in Bucharest, Romania
1-3, Tuberozelor St.
011411, Bucharest , sector 1
Romania
Phone: +40-21-307-5000

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