Travel

Bulgaria adopts the euro on Jan 1, 2026. Learn what it means for travelers and expats—what changes, what improves, and what to do with your leva.

How to get emergency care in Bulgaria: call 112, public vs private hospitals, EHIC/GHIC rules, uninsured rights, and exactly who pays—plus key official links.

How to stay safe hiking in Bulgaria: trail markings, hut network, 112 vs PSS, weather & avalanche checks, insurance, and easy summer routes near Sofia, Rila & Pirin.

Short visits: No visa is required for UK citizens to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Long-term residence: Yes – to move to Bulgaria long-term (for over 90 days).

Yes. In mid-2025, Bulgaria introduced a Digital Nomad Visa scheme. This enables non-EU remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who work for foreign companies or clients to reside in Bulgaria on a long-term basis legally.

Yes – citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland can live in Bulgaria without a visa. They enjoy freedom of movement rights, requiring only a valid passport or ID card to enter.

Yes - if you are from a developing country (i.e., a country whose citizens are not on the visa-free list), you must obtain a visa to enter Bulgaria even for short stays (MFA).

Short stays: Many non-EU nationals (e.g., from the USA, Canada, Australia, etc.) do not need a visa to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days. Entry/Exit System (EES)