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Covid-19: Regulations for travel to Bulgaria
Vaccinations and travel rules for vaccinated people
Travelers presenting a valid international certificate for full COVID-19 vaccination, using an approved vaccine, are exempt from pre-departure testing requirements. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days prior to departure.
EU COVID digital certificate
Travelers can provide their EU digital certificate on paper or digitally as proof of vaccination, negative test result or prior recovery. Health documents provided in this way will not require additional verification on arrival. Full details on the EU digital certificate, including how EU residents can access their certificate, can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu / coronavirus-response / safe-covid-19 -european- vaccines / eu-digital-covid-certificate_en
It is mandatory to submit medical certificate / proof
Upon arrival, proof of a negative PCR test must be presented, taken within the previous 72 hours. Alternatively, a negative rapid antigen test can be presented, taken within 48 hours of arrival. Instead, travelers can provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive PCR or rapid antigen test result, taken within at least 11 days and no more than 180 days prior to arrival. Arrivals without health documentation must be quarantined for 10 days. This period may be shortened if a PCR or antigen test is performed within 72 hours of arrival and a negative result is confirmed and presented to the director of the respective regional health inspection.
Test is done upon arrival
Arrivals are subject to rapid random antigen testing at the airport.
For more details COVID Portal, Bulgaria
Always remember to check with your airline, your itinerary and requirements at the time of boarding, to comply with the protocol and restrictions according to the destination you are going to.
Tips before departing
Make sure you arrive at Sofia airport (SOF) at least 3 hours before the flight if it is an international flight or 2 if it is a domestic one.
Check the luggage limits (size, weight, items forbidden, etc) with your airline.
Have all the documentation to carry out the check in (ticket, passport, Visa).
Check the Transportation available towards the Sofia airport (SOF) and the Terminal where you depart. If you arrive at the airport by car check the airport Parking facilities.
Check the Facilities and Lounges (if there are) within the airport grounds, to organize your waiting.
Once inside the terminal, look at the electronic screens to know the status of your flight. If necessary, declare your new electronic devices at the Tax office.
At the check-in desk (if necessary) you can check the big baggage, show your ticket (printed or in your phone) and passport and receive your boarding pass. In case you do not need to check a luggage, some airports have self-service check in kiosks where you can get and print your boardking pass.
Then, at the security control area, if you bring a laptop or a similar device, in you cabin luggage, you will have to place it outside the hang bag. After passing the security area you will get in at the boarding zone. Check you boarding gate and wait the airline call, always having in hand your passport and boarding pass.
If you are a handicapped passenger, you should coordinate your trip with your airline at least 48 hours in advance and check the Disabled Passengers facilities. Enjoy your flight!
Check the luggage limits (size, weight, items forbidden, etc) with your airline.
Have all the documentation to carry out the check in (ticket, passport, Visa).
Check the Transportation available towards the Sofia airport (SOF) and the Terminal where you depart. If you arrive at the airport by car check the airport Parking facilities.
Check the Facilities and Lounges (if there are) within the airport grounds, to organize your waiting.
Once inside the terminal, look at the electronic screens to know the status of your flight. If necessary, declare your new electronic devices at the Tax office.
At the check-in desk (if necessary) you can check the big baggage, show your ticket (printed or in your phone) and passport and receive your boarding pass. In case you do not need to check a luggage, some airports have self-service check in kiosks where you can get and print your boardking pass.
Then, at the security control area, if you bring a laptop or a similar device, in you cabin luggage, you will have to place it outside the hang bag. After passing the security area you will get in at the boarding zone. Check you boarding gate and wait the airline call, always having in hand your passport and boarding pass.
If you are a handicapped passenger, you should coordinate your trip with your airline at least 48 hours in advance and check the Disabled Passengers facilities. Enjoy your flight!
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