Bulgaria

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.

There are no known restrictions

Foreign nationals are allowed to transit without restrictions.

All land border crossings are open.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

Proof of a negative test result is no longer required to enter Bulgaria.

Quarantine requirements have been lifted.

There are no known restrictions

Proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter Bulgaria.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

Proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter Bulgaria.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

Proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter Bulgaria.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

Proof of recovery is no longer required to enter Bulgaria.

There is no ease of restrictions.

COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.

Current value: 3. Previous week: 2

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

COVID-19-related travel restrictions are not currently in place.

There are no known restrictions

The mask mandate was lifted, contact restrictions no longer apply and social distancing of 1.5 metres is no longer required.

Shops and businesses are open.

Hospitality venues and bars are open without restrictions.

Hotels are open.

Events may take place without capacity restrictions or other precautionary measures.

Sports, cultural and entertainment venues are open without restrictions.

Public transport in Bulgaria has resumed normal operations. Face masks are no longer mandatory.

Both international and domestic air traffic has resumed normal operations.

If travellers test positive for COVID-19 during their stay, they are required to self-isolate for seven days. Individuals having had close contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases must isolate for five days. Leaving Bulgaria is not permitted while isolating. Exemptions are in place for fully vaccinated individuals and for those who - within the previous 90 days - have received their booster dose and who can additionally present a negative test result.

There are no known restrictions

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website. 

Information about COVID-19 testing in Bulgaria can be found here.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.